Apr 29 2013
Bonjou, mes amis! I had fun with the title of today’s post. I hope you had a lovely weekend. Ours was very busy and the weather was teasing us with warmer temps, But we know a cool front is just around the corner. We did take advantage of the weather and we spent time outside …
Apr 15 2013
I’m feeling a bit blue today….blueberries that is, my blueberry muffin recipe is now yours too! Now go on, I know you want to feel a bit blue too. What You Need 2 Cups flour 2 tsp. Baking powder 3/4 tsp. Salt 1/2 Cup light margarine (softened) 1 Cup granulated sugar substitute 1/4 Cup brown …
Apr 01 2013
Hello sweet bloggy friends, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. We made happy memories that I will share with you later this week. I look forward to reading your posts too. With the busy-ness of the holiday weekend ( sweet hubby took Good Friday off) I didn’t make it around to everyone’s blog …
Mar 04 2013
It’s snowy and cold here but the promise of spring is not far off. Fresh tomatoes are scarce. But if you are lucky enough to find some nice ones at the market you will enjoy this yummy taste of summer. This is my version of Caprese salad also known as Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Salad. What You …
Feb 04 2013
Happy Monday, I hope you had a lovely weekend. Did you get your entry in for the new giveaway? Today’s recipe just needs you to add some potatoes and your favorite green veggie and its a wonderful Sunday meal. What You Need 3-4 Lb boneless pork loin (do not remove fat) 3 Tbsp. olive oil …
Oct 22 2012
Sometimes the best recipes are also the easiest. This one is made with just a few ingredients..I had some fresh pears from a recent trip to the market and a can of Pillsbury crescent rolls. I made some pear tarts. My sweet husband ate his with whipped topping far to quickly for me to photograph.giggle. So just …
Oct 08 2012
Interesting term laid up, does that mean I was sitting up or laying down? Either way I spent the majority of the weekend laying on the couch with a heating pad. I hurt my back, and well, it’s a real pain. Pun intended. Why am I sharing this little tid bit when it’s not tid …
Sep 24 2012
Wow, Monday already! We (hubby and I) are making happy memories with our grandchildren this week. Yes, we have a houseful of energy. We have four of our five sweet grandchildren staying with us for a few days while their parents are out of town. Early mornings, homework and school schedules….Today’s recipe is one of …
Sep 17 2012
Meals on Monday has a little twist today. I’m a bit under the weather ( head cold) so I am sharing some yummy book club worthy treats from the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. It’s also the perfect time to blow the dust off of the Katherines Corner book club. The summer is winding down, children are back in …
Sep 10 2012
It’s time for Meals On Monday. We received some wonderful peaches fresh from our neighbors tree this weekend. We share our veggies, they share their fruit! What You Need 4 Cups peaches (sliced or bite size pieces) 1 Package yellow cake mix 1/2 Cup butter (softened) 1/4 Cup brown sugar (packed) 1 tsp. Ground cinnamon …
Aug 13 2012
It’s Meals On Monday, I decided to stop putting it in the title it’s just to looonnnnggggg! As long as we have fresh zucchini from the garden I will be sharing zucchini recipes, giggle What You Need: 2 Cups zucchini, skin and seed removed (very finely shredded, it should look like applesauce) 4 Cups flour …
Jul 30 2012
In our area corn is abundant. I love the taste of grilled corn. Grilling corn is eazy peazy. What You Need Corn on the cob Barbecue grill ( or broiler) Olive Oil Butter Salt and pepper Seasoning of your choice ( fresh garlic, or basil finely chopped) Aluminum Foil ( optional) Large bowl Basting brush …
Jul 23 2012
Okay as you know I have a whole lot of zucchini. So I did some experimenting and today’s recipe is for zucchini cookies ( you can find more zucchini recipes in my recipe section). Enjoy! What You Need 1 Cup zucchini (grated)-about 4 small 3/4 Cup butter (softened) 1 1/2 Cups sugar 1 Egg 1 tsp Nutmeg 1/2 …
Jul 16 2012
A classic dessert recipe perfect for Meals on Monday.One of my very favorite treats! What You Need 1/4 lb. butter ( unsalted) 1 Cup boiling water ( see before you start) 1 Cup flour (sifted) 3/4 tsp. Salt 6 Eggs (2 eggs, lightly beaten and set aside) 1/3 C flour 1/2 Cups sugar 2 Cup …
Jul 09 2012
Zucchini, did someone say zucchini? Yes. We have plenty. Our garden is producing quicker than I can cook it. We have baskets full, bowls full and a fridge full. I heard someone say once .”when zucchini season arrives don’t leave your car unlocked” Because you will surely find it filled with zucchini . We have …
Jun 18 2012
For Fathers Day my darling husband requested spaghetti salad with extra peas ( from our garden) This is a wonderful cold pasta salad to have for a barbecue or summer meal. It’s so delicious with fresh veggies from the garden ( or your local market). You can use leftover spaghetti pasta for this too! What …
Jun 11 2012
Spinach is growing abundantly in our garden so today I am sharing two yummy spinach dip recipes, one cold and one hot. Perfect for entertaining . What You Need 1 Lb spinach 2 Cups sour cream 1 Cup Mayonnaise ( I use Kraft olive oil mayo) 1 (1.4 oz) Package vegetable recipe mix (I use …
Jun 04 2012
You will be joining in our delicious anniversary dinner with this easy shrimp recipe for today’s meals on Monday Enjoy! What You Need 1 1/2 Lbs large shrimp (tails on, peeled and deveined) 1 /4 Cup olive oil 2 Tbsp butter (unsalted) 2 Lemons (cut into wedges) 4 Garlic cloves (minced) 2 Tbsp fresh parsley …
May 28 2012
As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Please join me in prayer as we ask our Lord to hold our service men and women in His strong arms. To cover them with His sheltering grace and presence as they stand in the gap for our protection. May all …
May 21 2012
It was our daughter’s birthday on Friday and she requested blueberry cheesecake. So guess what I am sharing today..you guys are great guessers! What You Need 1 Can (21 oz.) blueberries in sauce 1-1/2 cups honey graham cracker crumbs 1 Cup plus 3 Tbsp. Sugar (separated) 1/3 Cup margarine (melted) 4pkg. (8 oz. each) cream …
May 14 2012
I hope all of the Mothers and Mother figures had a wonderful weekend! I had a lovely Mothers Day starting with breakfast made by my sweet hubby and then working in the garden. We had a nice barbeque dinner at our daughters house, then our niece stopped by with her sweet new baby boy. It was a terrific day . Before I get …
May 07 2012
Monday already?! I hope you had a nice weekend. This recipe always reminds me of my Mother. She used to make it for us when I was young. Enjoy! What You Need 2 1/2 Cups milk 1/3 Cup short grain white rice (uncooked) 1 /4 tsp Salt 1 Egg 1/4 Cup brown sugar 1 …
Apr 30 2012
We have had a crazy busy weekend.One of our granddaughter’s had a birthday, we worked around the house and in the yard, and we had one other very special thing occupying a lot of our time this weekend ( I’ll be blogging about it on Friday). Although the weather wasn’t very warm ( fine by me) we enjoyed some refreshing lemonade.The …
Apr 23 2012
It’s Meals on Monday and it’s meatless today! You are going to love this simple recipe. I make it with eggplant (or zucchini.) So I hope you will try both ways. Enjoy! What You Need 1 Eggplant ( or you can use 4 small or two large zucchini) 1 Cup flour 1 Cup Italian bread …
Apr 16 2012
A trip to the hospital this weekend! Our baby ( yes I know she is 31 years old, but she will always be my baby) had emergency surgery to remove her gallbladder. She is recovering well after a second ( post op) trip to the ER for dehydration.Why am I so tired? Yes it was …
Apr 09 2012
I hope everyone had a nice Easter Sunday. I thought I’d start your week off with something I really love, crab cakes. I hope you will enjoy this yummy twist. What You need 1 Lb. Fresh crab meat crumbled (okay to use canned just drain well) 4 Tbsp sour cream 2 Large eggs ( lightly …
Apr 02 2012
We had Chinese food this weekend, one of my favorites. You can make this yummy fried rice too. If you are feeling veggie? Just leave the ham out of this recipe.note this recipe is perfect for leftover rice and leftover ham! What You Need 1 Cup cooked rice (cold) 2 eggs (lightly beaten) 1 1/2 …
Mar 26 2012
Lately cooking time has been a little hard to come by. So I find myself using quick and easy recipes like today’s eazy peazy cherry pie! What You Need 2 Cans cherry pie filling (21 oz each) 2 Pre-made pie crusts (found in your markets dairy section) 2 tsp Milk 1 1/2 tsp Sugar 2 …
Mar 19 2012
I think you may want to make this easy and delicious beef recipe for dinner tonight! What You Need Rice or pasta ( optional) 1 lb. Beef sirloin steak (cut into strips) 3 Cups broccoli florets 3 Carrots, (peeled and sliced julienne) 1 Green pepper ( chopped …
Mar 05 2012
I often notice that the simplest meals are the best ones. This is one of our favorites. It is an easy “go to” recipe for lunch, a side dish, or in our case, a complete meal with a little crusty bread. What You Need 8 oz. Pasta (Linguine, spaghetti or fettuccini) 1 Clove garlic (minced) …
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