Hello friends, Halloween is just around the corner. And I know a lot of you enjoy that holiday so I thought it would be fun to step outside the box of your standard jack o lantern and carve a unique pumpkin! But before we start carving we’ll need to hollow out the pumpkin. This is…
Hello friends, on the blog today I’m starting a new series, Sunday Supper! Recipes for your main course, side dish, or a sweet dessert. I’ll share delicious and easy to cook recipes every Sunday until January! As the season changes so does our cooking. We go from crisp salads fresh from the garden to tummy…
Hello friends, it doesn’t matter if you call it supper or dinner we all know it just needs to be delicious. I love pasta, who doesn’t? So today I’m sharing 4 different ways to enjoy a delicious lasagna dinner. Mangia, mangia! ( Italian for eat) Traditional Lasagna Lets start with the traditional lasagna recipe we…
Hello friends, did you know your favorite comfort foods (nostalgic or sentimental foods) don’t just taste yummy; they can actually lower stress level by decreasing the stress hormone called cortisol. This makes you feel calm and comfortable. My husband has a few comfort foods that also bring fond food memories. As the oldest of five…
Hello friends, I’m a huge advocate of celebrate everything. I think we can always find something to celebrate. So I did a little research and I found some fun celebrations not on your calendar ( well they may be on some of your calendars, smile). Lets enjoy some out of the box fun. 06 National…
Hello friends, we’ve had quite a bit of snow since Christmas day. I love a white winter. (smile) Fresh fluffy snow makes me think of happy memory making. Building snow families with our daughter when she was little. It always had to be a family, not just a single snowman. Building forts and snowmen with…
Hello friends, yes, pumpkin seeds are edible. You may have seen them sold in small bags at your local market. They are usually raw or salted. Would you like to make your own pumpkin seed snacks? It’s messy and fun and filled with fiber and a variety of flavors, so lets make some! Did you…
Hello friends, it’s national Chip and Dip day! Who knew, right? I can’t think of a better reason to enjoy a bit of dipping, so I’m sharing some tasty combinations with you today. Louisiana Hot Crab Dip served with thick salted pita chips Homemade French Onion Soup with ruffled potato chips. My Hot Spinach Dip…