I love a great bargain, especially when fresh produce is involved. So when I could pick up fresh pears for 50 cents a pound, I did what any halfway normal person who loves cooking, canning, and baking does - OR not- I bought a whole box. Yep. Thirty-five pounds of pears, just waiting to be turned into something fabulous. Within a few days, all of the pears were ripe and ready. All thirty-five pounds. So what is a crazy canning lady to do but apron up and get down to business. I ... View the Post
RECIPE OF THE MONTH – Shepherd’s Pie
Hi everyone! I had so many requests for this recipe that I posted on Instagram and Facebook that I decided to start a RECIPE OF THE MONTH. I remember those hectic days of soccer practice and football games where your schedule was packed and it seemed like trying to juggle all the meals to keep the crew fed was a sporting event in itself. This is a recipe that includes ingredients I usually have on hand and if you are in a real pinch..just use a good instant mashed potato on the top. ... View the Post
Almond Strawberry Tea Cake ~ simple yet elegant!
Ohh my word! In a time when life is moving a crazy speed, what would you do if you had a few unexpected hours in your day? That happened to me. Today! I thought I was going to work but there was a last minute schedule change and I had the whole afternoon off. I could have done so many things that I feel I am behind on; writing projects, cleaning out my closet, organizing a mountain of papers. My list is endless. I am sure yours is as well. But instead, I thought about the ... View the Post
I will eat this here and there… Ratatouille Toast with Fried Egg
For some reason, I have had a serious aversion to eggplant. I probably sounded like the beloved Suess character who does not like green eggs and ham, he does not like them, Sam I am! But something changed my mind. It was not a goat, boat, house, mouse, box, or even an adorable fox. It was a picture in a magazine. The photo was so appetizing that before I could say Wizzer-wazzar-what I had picked up all the ingredient, "aproned up", and started dicing. Just to be on the safe side I decided ... View the Post
3 Life Lessons From the Wheel
Seeing school supplies line the shelves of every store was a reminder that this season has ended for me. While moms across the country restocked backpacks with fresh supplies of pencils, notebooks, and either scientific calculators or crayons, this was the first time in 27 years that I didn't. It isn't like I was totally caught off guard. As a mom of six kids, I have actually been preparing for this empty nest moment for several years, but it is still a hard transition to make. Instead ... View the Post
Bake This Biscotti Recipe and Your Coffee Will Thank You!
I am not sure what it was that inspired me to spend the afternoon baking. Maybe it was the fact that our family's favorite football team was having their worst game of the season. Maybe it was because I had nothing better to do. But really, I think it was the fact that I had never baked a biscotti and wanted to try it without feeling rushed. It was a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Trying something new is a risk. Sometimes it doesn't work out..oh well. But sometimes it turns out so ... View the Post
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