What’s for Dinner Wednesday: Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken
This was a great crock pot recipe, and I’d definitely make it again! I will apologize in advance that I do not know where this recipe originated. Don saw it online and sent it to me in an email. I...
View ArticleFun Friday: Mozaik 48 Piece Mini Dessert Set
These were so much fun I just had to feature them for a Fun Friday post! A few weeks ago we hosted our daughter’s First Communion at our house. Besides cake, we had several other desserts and today I...
View ArticleMonday Musings: The Making of a 50 States Bedroom
Alex’s project had gone viral. Last April we began renovations on our house that would allow each daughter to have their own bedroom for the first time ever. Choosing colors and themes and decor became...
View ArticleWhat’s for Dinner Wednesday: Anthony’s Stir Fry in Valerie’s Cast Iron Skillet
This was a recipe with all the best ingredients. Many of you who have been reading this blog since its inception and even those of you who used to read my Sauce vs. Gravy recipe blog way back when,...
View ArticleWhat’s for Dinner Wednesday: Pork Marinade
Dinner: marinated pork, rice pilaf, and carrots/apples/craisins ORIGINALLY POSTED JANUARY 16, 2012 One of the things I often purchase at Aldi’s at least once per month are their Pork Tenderloins....
View ArticleFun Friday: Spiced Chickpeas for an After School Snack
Everyone enjoyed this snack! I forget sometimes that as much as I love sweets, that there are some people in this house who like the salty, more savory flavored foods. My three kids have a mix of...
View ArticleWhat’s for Dinner Wednesday: Balsamic Chicken with Rosemary (A South Beach...
This was both simple and delicious! This is a recipe we tried and liked some time back. It’s a South Beach Diet recipe and it was simple, easy and delicious! At this time of year we need quick and easy...
View ArticleWhat’s for Dinner Wednesday: Miss Meg’s Marinade
In honor of Meg’s last week, a recipe from her to me. “What’s for Dinner Wednesday” is my editor Meg’s brainchild. As my blog was in its infancy, it was Meg who asked me if I’d like to do a weekly post...
View ArticleFun Friday: Kale Chips
These really were a fun after school snack! Kale doesn’t sound all that fun does it? It really doesn’t. But, I’ve chosen it for my Fun Friday post today for several reasons. First: We had Kale Chips at...
View ArticleWhat’s for Dinner Wednesday: Taco Stuffed Shells from She Knows and Gina
This Mexican/Italian meal was yummy! I am never afraid to admit it: I love Facebook. I really do. I love connecting with people and I really love re-connecting with people. I also love food. I love...
View ArticleWhat’s For Dinner Wednesday: Macaroni & Shrimp Salad
This macaroni and shrimp salad is something we look forward to all year long! ORIGINALLY POSTED JULY 11, 2012: If you’re like me, you’re always looking for the perfect side dish to go with the...
View ArticleA Sweet Treat for a Summer Snack
These barely had any time on the plate before they were devoured! We tried a new snack recently. I’d seen a recipe somewhere for chocolate covered apricots. I love dried apricots, and I love chocolate,...
View ArticleWhat’s for Dinner Wednesday: Fajita Quesadillas
I love the look of fresh vegetables when they’re mixed up and cooking! ORIGINALLY POSTED JANUARY 25, 2012: Today’s recipe is again, one that I did not grow up with! Imagine that, four recipes in two...
View ArticleIt was a Ronald McDonald House Birthday Party
Elizabeth couldn’t wait for a chance to help out the Ronald McDonald House in Providence. I’ve always said that one of the things I love about Girl Scouts is that the kids get the chance to do things...
View ArticleWhat’s for Dinner Wednesday: Strawberry English Muffin Fruitwiches
English muffins: not just for breakfast! A while back I posted about Elizabeth’s cookbook and I posted one of the recipes we’d tried at the time, a tuna salad recipe. Since then we’ve had it for lunch...
View ArticleA delicious weekend breakfast: Baked Eggs
These were absolutely fabulous! This past Saturday I was in the mood for something different for breakfast. I wasn’t sure what, but I knew I didn’t want the same old thing. While I was pondering what I...
View ArticleWhat’s for Dinner Wednesday: Tracey’s Pork Schnitzel
This was a delicious new meal for us! My mom discovered the Tracey’s Culinary Adventures blog several months ago and since then she has tried some of her recipes. When she loves them she passes them...
View ArticleWhat’s For Dinner Wednesday: DIY Pasta
Choose your own toppings. You can have all of it, some of it or none of it! I know I’ve said it before, but it’s awfully hard to come up with new and exciting meals AND please the taste buds of five...
View ArticleA Once-a-Year Dessert: Plum Crunch
I try to convince myself that if I could have this dessert more than once a year, it would not be as special. I’m not quite convinced yet. Originally Posted September 14, 2012. Reposting this recipe...
View ArticleWhat’s for Dinner Wednesday: Anything I can crock pot
On the table and ready to eat! It’s back to school time. Back to sports time. Back to scouts time. And of course, back to work time. That makes cooking dinner time quite complicated. This fall, for the...
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