Today starts off a short series of posts that I’m doing this month on traditional Thanksgiving recipes that have a little “twist” to them. I’m hosting the family Thanksgiving festivities this year at my house. That’s a big deal! I thought that this series would allow me to do three things: Practice … Read more
Are you guys ready for this? I didn’t know if I was when I started but yeah…I’m glad I went through with it. I did a post on homemade candy corns a couple of weeks back and it was a pretty big success (both on the internet and with my family). So, … Read more
I love ravioli. In fact, I love most Italian food but I think ravioli might be one of my favorites. But making pasta at home? Not so much. I mean, I’m sure I could do it and I probably will someday. But right now in my life? I don’t think my life right now … Read more
I’m not one of those moms who forbids candy at Halloween. We go trick or treating (last year was our first year, actually). We get candy, we eat it (in moderation) and we enjoy it. But I’m never THRILLED by all the sugar and junk that I’m filling my kids’ belly with … Read more
I love soda. There. I said it. And more specifically, I love Coca-Cola Classic. There. I said it again. I’m not proud of this fact but alas, it is part of me. Nothing beats the tingly feeling of a freshly “cracked” can of Coke as it slithers down your throat. But enough … Read more
Every year, after we’ve carved our pumpkins, I always say I’m going to save the seeds and roast them. And every year, a bucket of pumpkin “guts” sits on my counter for 5 days or more before it is sent to the compost. But I declared that this year was going to … Read more
I know I’m not the only one who loves to put pumpkin into everything this time of year. Here’s a simple a delicious recipe for homemade, pumpkin waffles. Ingredients 1 cup flour (your choice) 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tbsp cinnamon 1/2 tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 eggs 1 cup milk … Read more
We had an amazing Labor Day weekend. One of the best weekends in recent memory. We headed three hours south to the little town and did some serious apple picking. It was so much fun and only a *tiny* bit hot and humid. (Ok…. maybe it was a lot bit hot and … Read more
Beans are one of the delicious and healthy food items that you can add to different types of dishes. However, some people use dried beans instead of regular beans. One may ask – Why use dried beans? Are they any better? Or do they provide more health benefits? To answer these questions … Read more
Have I mentioned that I froze a bunch of tomatoes last spring? Yeah, I know, I’ve mentioned it only a million times. Well, you should know, they’re gone now. I’ve used them all! My freezer has never felt so empty! Originally I made pasta sauce, then I made pizza sauce and now … Read more
