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. Â However, I had an easy meal waiting to be cooked, thanks to my crock pot. Â (And the fact I thought about dinner at […]
20+ Fall Apple Projects & Recipes
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 […]
Freezing tomato paste: Use what you need and save the rest.
I cook a lot, and I often have recipes that call for a tablespoon or two of Tomato Paste. Â A tablespoon is about .5 ounces… the smallest can of tomato paste I have ever seen is 6 ounces. Â What’s a frugal cook to do? Freeze it in portions, of course. Â Freezing tomato paste is easy […]
A Green Smoothie. (It actually tastes good…. who’d a thunk?.)
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. Â (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 […]
The easiest make ahead chicken, ever.
I am trying to eat more protein these days. Â Handsome Hubby eats chicken and salsa almost every morning for breakfast. Â 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. Â This […]
Chocolate hazelnut butter toffee brittle. Yum!
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.
Mocha Brownie Tart – yummy in my tummy.
Today I want to share one of my favorite recipes: Mocha Brownie Tart. Â This is super easy and is one of my family’s favorites. Â It combines some of my favorite things… brownies, coffee and hazelnuts. Â (I am a sucker for hazelnuts!) This is really yummy. Â For the past 2 years, Mitch has requested this for […]
Baked Smashed Potatoes. A twist on a classic Thanksgiving side dish.
Loaded baked potatoes are delicious. Mashed potatoes are the ultimate in comfort food. How about an easy recipe that combines both? Baked Smashed Potatoes.
Mother’s Day: The food, the family, and the funny.
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. Â 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. Â Love […]
Field Trip: The Orange County Swap Meet
Do you have a swap meet near you? Â 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 […]