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  • Wordless Wednesday #4

    These pictures were taken at Folly Beach, South Carolina.  If you look carefully at the second picture, you will see a little surprise. This post has been linked with Wordless Wednesday at “And Miles to Go Before I Sleep” and At… Continue reading

  • Cranberry Pecan Muffins

    Two days ago, I posted about a recipe for an All-Star Muffin Mix that I found in Taste of Home’s Simple and Delicious magazine.  One of the add-ins I used in the muffin mix was dried cranberries and pecan pieces.  The… Continue reading

  • Menu Plan Monday – August 2

    I can’t believe summer is almost over for me. In a week and a half, I’m back at work; in two weeks, students are back in school. Time flies by so quickly. I have a chiropractor appointment on Wednesday. I… Continue reading

  • August Meals

    In a week and a half, I’m going back to work. This past weekend, I did some freezer cooking to prepare for returning to work. I’ve indicated which meals are going to be from the freezer. Having things in the… Continue reading

  • Freezer cooking in preparation for school year

    Breakfast Items: Lunch/Dinner Items: Side Dishes: Bread: Continue reading

  • Wordless Wednesday #3 – View from Gateway Arch

    This post is linked to Wordless Wednesday. Continue reading

  • Homemade Hamburger Buns

    A few months ago, I found this recipe for homemade hamburger buns. Since then, I’ve made them three times. My fourth attempt is currently in the bread machine. If I could describe them in one word, it would be delicious.… Continue reading

  • Pictures from the St. Louis Zoo

    On Saturday morning, we decided to go to the St. Louis Zoo.  It’s free to the public; however, some exhibits cost money.  Between eight and nine o’clock, visitors can visit certain exhibits for free.  We rode the Conservation Carousel and… Continue reading

  • Menu planning week of July 26

    Last Tuesday, I had a stomach virus, so I didn’t cook anything. So we didn’t have the almost famous chicken sandwiches. I am going to save the meal for the first week of August. Since I’m returning to work in two weeks, I… Continue reading

  • Easy Rolls

    A while ago, I was looking for a recipe for biscuits or rolls on Paula Deen’s website.  I found this recipe for Easy Rolls.  They looked easy, so I decided to try them.  Once I tried them, I was hooked.  They… Continue reading