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Quesadillas made with slow cooker Carnitas. (Pork in a crock pot… nothing is easier.)

March 10, 2018 10 Comments

slow cooker Carnitas for quesadillas

So the other morning I realized I had no idea what I was going to make for dinner, which is actually pretty good because I usually don’t realize that until about 5:00.  However, I had an easy meal waiting to be cooked, thanks to my crock pot.  (And the fact I thought about dinner at […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, food, kitchen stuff, Main Dish, Mexican Food, pork, recipes

20+ Fall Apple Projects & Recipes

October 12, 2015 Leave a Comment

Now that fall is here, you know what that means…apples! Apples just scream fall like none other, and I have put together 20+ Fall Apple Projects & Recipes! This is the perfect way to get into fall mode! Crafts & Projects 3D Apple Magnets by Create. Craft. Love DIY Faux Candy Apples by House of […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts, food, recipes, Round-Ups

Freezing tomato paste: Use what you need and save the rest.

March 4, 2013 10 Comments

I cook a lot, and I often have recipes that call for a tablespoon or two of Tomato Paste.  A tablespoon is about .5 ounces… the smallest can of tomato paste I have ever seen is 6 ounces.  What’s a frugal cook to do? Freeze it in portions, of course.  Freezing tomato paste is easy […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, food, kitchen stuff, Let me help you, recipes, Tip of the Day

A Green Smoothie. (It actually tastes good…. who’d a thunk?.)

January 17, 2013 9 Comments

green smoothie, spinach, oranges, healthy

Many of you know that I don’t like veggies, but I am happy to report that I’ve been managing to get a little more of them these days.  (Does anyone else find it mildly hilarious that one of my most popular posts is on how to store fresh fruits and veggies…?) This green smoothie is […]

Filed Under: Beauty Tips, Drinks, food, health, kitchen stuff, recipes

The easiest make ahead chicken, ever.

January 10, 2013 4 Comments

I am trying to eat more protein these days.  Handsome Hubby eats chicken and salsa almost every morning for breakfast.  The boys are eating more and more and more…. everything. What’s a girl to do? Well, one of the things is to make sure there’s plenty of chicken on hand and ready to eat.  This […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, chicken, food, health, kitchen stuff, Main Dish, planning ahead, recipes, Tip of the Day

Chocolate hazelnut butter toffee brittle. Yum!

December 20, 2012 4 Comments

toffee, chocolate, hazelnut, brittle, gifts, food, dessert

I make this around Christmas time each year and give it out to friends and neighbors. It is a big hit! Easy to make, yummy to eat, and hazelnuts make it extra special.

Filed Under: concoction of the week, Desserts, food, gift giving, kitchen stuff, recipes, You asked...

Mocha Brownie Tart – yummy in my tummy.

December 13, 2012 5 Comments

Today I want to share one of my favorite recipes: Mocha Brownie Tart.  This is super easy and is one of my family’s favorites.  It combines some of my favorite things… brownies, coffee and hazelnuts.  (I am a sucker for hazelnuts!) This is really yummy.  For the past 2 years, Mitch has requested this for […]

Filed Under: baking, chocolate, concoction of the week, decor, Desserts, food, kitchen stuff, Mitch, recipes

Baked Smashed Potatoes. A twist on a classic Thanksgiving side dish.

November 9, 2012 26 Comments

potatoes, recipe, cheese, sour cream, butter, chives, bacon, comfort food

Loaded baked potatoes are delicious. Mashed potatoes are the ultimate in comfort food. How about an easy recipe that combines both? Baked Smashed Potatoes.

Filed Under: food, recipes, Side Dish, Thanksgiving

Mother’s Day: The food, the family, and the funny.

May 16, 2012 9 Comments

Our annual Mother’s Day Brunch was a bit smaller than usual, but it was still filled with love, laughter and some really good food.  I know some people think it’s a bit unusual that I (a mom) want to have hostessing/cooking duties on Mother’s Day, but I enjoy it. Me and my beautiful mom.  Love […]

Filed Under: Breakfast, family, food, Mother's Day, Oh Mother, party, recipes, The Boys In General, very cool

Field Trip: The Orange County Swap Meet

May 9, 2012 12 Comments

Do you have a swap meet near you?  The Orange County Swap Meet is near us and we forget how much fun it is to go there, so a few weeks ago that’s how we decided to spend a Saturday morning. I decided to take my camera so that I could blog about our little […]

Filed Under: Bargain, family, Field Trip, food, no reason - just fun, shopping, wacky strangers

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