So you ask, “What is this contraption?” It looks like it belongs more in a mad scientist’s lab than in an everyday kitchen, right? This nerdy little apparatus is your alternative to all those over-priced espressos at the local coffee shop or even the new-high-fangled, high-priced espresso machines. I got your back. As long as … [Read more…]
As I was about to take my first bite of this delicious, protein-packed frittata, my husband came stammering down the stairs and into the kitchen. Yes, the aroma led him right to my plate. He said, “Whatever that is…it looks and smells amazing.” It’s a frittata! (Basically just an Italian version of an omelette) And … [Read more…]
Today was the ice storm of the century. Call me crazy, but all that ice got me in the mood for a frozen smoothie. Maybe I’m subconsciously thinking spring because this smoothie contains all the flavors of a classic carrot cake: fresh carrots, Greek yogurt, yummy pineapple, and of course some carrot cake spices. There’s … [Read more…]
I was recently asked, do I ever have any disasters with my recipes? (Shout out to Evie, for such a great question!) Sometimes it takes several attempts before I’m satisfied with a recipe, and other times I just declare defeat! My taste-testing crew can vouch for me. If you asked them, they would say …. … [Read more…]
It’s been an unwritten rule in our house to have one meal together as a family each day. I think it is important for all the family to sit together, enjoy good food and conversation. How relaxing and soothing it must be for everyone to gather at the breakfast nook, right? Au contraire, breakfast at our house … [Read more…]
There they were in the fruit bowl…the three spotted yellow bananas. Should I toss them in the trash, and say good-bye? ….or perhaps Hello to you beautiful Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins? You guessed it! I knew those babies were capable of bringing a delicious, fragrant smell to the whole house and waking up the tribes … [Read more…]
I’ve been making everything pumpkin this month. Pumpkin cookies, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin butter, pumpkin soup…I’ve had some winners and losers. Sometimes I just have to go back to the drawing the board, before I get it right. I should start a section on the flops, you would laugh and roll on the floor for sure. … [Read more…]
Years ago my husband had to go to southern Ohio on business. His job consisted of stopping at nine state parks. My son and I got to tag along, and it ended up being one of my favorite adventures of all time. We would hop around from park to park and town to town. It’s … [Read more…]
Have you tried the Special K Blueberry with Lemon Clusters cereal? I love finding new flavors of cereal, ice cream and even chips at the grocery store. One time I got a little carried away and bought the Southern Biscuit and Gravy chips…I’m telling you if it’s new, in the cart it goes. Hello, … [Read more…]
I got a request from my son to add Chocolate Chip French Toast to the blog. And why not?…the whole family loves French Toast. It’s fun to experiment with different flavors and toppings. I especially love Caramel Apple French Toast, but I’m still trying to decide on which is my favorite. Because this one is … [Read more…]
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