Recipes

  • Fried Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    The Fourth of July was a bust at our house.  On the third, I went to our town’s annual block party.  It was rainy and chilly during the block party.  Even though I wore jeans and a pullover, I ended… Continue reading

    Fried Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  • Taco Hamburger Helper – Secret Recipe Club (July 2016)

    Today’s my monthly Secret Recipe Club Reveal.  Before I reveal who I was assigned this month, I’m going to have a quick commercial break because it’s a special day at our house.  I don’t want the person whose blog I’m… Continue reading

    Taco Hamburger Helper – Secret Recipe Club (July 2016)
  • Peach Quick Bread

    One thing I am realizing is that even though I’ve shared recipes, I’ve not shared much about the kids or really welcomed you into my kitchen for a meal. My kids are now eleven and almost thirteen.  Another chapter in… Continue reading

    Peach Quick Bread
  • Trail Mix (Easy Snack and DIY)

    The Imaginative One is now in Boy Scouts and goes on hikes.  One of the hiking trips requires him to carry all of his supplies and food for the weekend.  Trail mix is one of the easiest items to carry.… Continue reading

    Trail Mix (Easy Snack and DIY)
  • Cake Mix Donuts – Foodie Extravaganza (July 2016)

    This month’s theme is donuts.  I have some favorite donut shops around the area – Bill’s Donuts and Abbey’s Donuts are two of our favorite donut shops.  Plus Tim’s (aka Tim Horton’s) Sometimes though it’s fun to make your own… Continue reading

    Cake Mix Donuts – Foodie Extravaganza (July 2016)
  • Mom, What’s For Dinner? – July 2016

    This month is crazy because we have a road trip, a birthday trip, and a friend visiting from out of town.  When my friend comes to town, we are going out to eat so that she can try some local… Continue reading

    Mom, What’s For Dinner? – July 2016
  • Vegan Mexican Ranch Dressing

    Almost every Sunday, we have a family dinner with my mother-in-law.  Sunday night dinners were a tradition even before I was part of the family. Continue reading

    Vegan Mexican Ranch Dressing
  • Vanilla Wacky Cakes or Cupcakes (Vegan)

    This cake requires NO eggs and NO dairy.  Say what!  In order for the cake to rise, it requires a chemical reaction between the baking soda and vinegar. I’m now obsessed with baking these cupcakes/ cake since it’s so easy… Continue reading

    Vanilla Wacky Cakes or Cupcakes (Vegan)
  • Top Posts of June 2016

    Can you believe it is already July?  I’m going to be back at work in a month.  Once I’m back to work, most of the meals will be easy meals.   I shared a lot of recipes during June.  -The… Continue reading

    Top Posts of June 2016
  • Yummy Chicken Marinade

    As I was cooking this chicken, the Wee One walked into the kitchen.  He asked me what smelled so good.  I showed him the chicken that was already cooked.  The Wee One wanted to eat the chicken right then and… Continue reading

    Yummy Chicken Marinade