Easy Fig Preserves
The weekend before school started I took the boys to visit my parents for one last hoora. My mom had a few pounds of figs from her tree that needed something done with them. Fig tarts, jam and spreads … Continued
Alpha-Bits Crispy Bars
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post by Alpha-Bits cereal. They provided the cereal and my Little Free Library. Everybody knows and loves Rice Crispy Treats. Have you ever tried making them with a different cereal? What about a Alpha-Bits … Continued
Trail Mix Oatmeal Bars
The last month of the school I find myself needing to make a batch of cookies or brownies or some other baked good about every other minute. Teachers appreciation…can you make something? My pleasure. End of the year banquet…can … Continued
Black Bean and Corn Relish
Let me first start by saying that I’m calling this Black Bean and Corn Relish even though I don’t know if it’s technically a dip or a relish. To be honest, I just like the way relish sounds as opposed … Continued
Easy Aioli Recipe
Thanks to Red Gold Tomatoes I have a new love…Aioli. What’s aioli, you ask? Aioli is a mayo based spread that you can use on sandwiches, burgers, chip dip, french fry dip, in casseroles, on top of enchiladas…basically anywhere you … Continued
Easy Beef Stroganoff with Peppers and Leeks
You know those little packets from Lawry’s or McCormick’s that help you create a meal? You know what I’m talking about…they are in the soup aisle…dried pesto mix, pasta sauce mix, slow cooker mix. I’m not ashamed to admit it…I … Continued
Sweet Potato and cornbread mashup
You know what I love? Jiffy cornbread mix. When I was a kid I made this with my mom all the time. Except she would add an extra egg and half a cup of sugar and turn it into a … Continued
Cheese Grits Vlog
My mom came for a visit this weekend. The big boys were away on a ski trip so it was just us, Harry and the dog. Whenever my parents come to visit it’s always a nice combo of eating in … Continued
Red Gold Sausage Lasagna Recipe and Vlog
This is actually a happy face. He changes expressions so often it’s hard to capture the exact one I need. We’re on our second snow day here on the windy plains and I’ve decided to mix things up a … Continued
Purple Cole Slaw
Yes, I said Purple Cole Slaw. I’m not a huge fan of cole slaw; except when it’s purple. It makes it all seem so much more healthy (despite the fact that the dressing is made with mayo. shhhhhh) I also … Continued
