This past Saturday the heaven’s finally opened up and gave our landscape a reprieve. I love a good rainstorm….. thunder and lightning….even better! We have had such a mild winter, having 80+ degree weather in the month of February, it was … Continue reading
Wicked Weekend #4 If you don’t know my family, then you wouldn’t know that for every peanut butter recipe I create, or BORROW, I also have to make one without. You see, K….my youngest….is allergic to peanuts and ALL tree … Continue reading
In a short 7 weeks summer will be upon us…..and I am not ready! As much as I love to bake, I think it’s time to focus on lighter dishes for a while. Still coming to grips with my decision! … Continue reading
I think this is the first Easter that my Mom and Dad have not spent it with us. That may be an exageration, but it has been at least since Nigel killed the Easter Bunny in ’07. The boys … Continue reading
Wicked Weekend #3 In honor of Easter, I wanted to turn my favorite peanut butter cup recipe into chocolate easter eggs. What I didn’t plan on was an overheated kitchen—the oven being used all morning/afternoon and an unusually hot day…..what … Continue reading
Wicked Weekend Part Deaux! Last weekend we truly splurged with Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars, so this week we need to tone in down with something a little more subtle. I can’t get enough of these pretzel nuggets! What makes … Continue reading
I love a good dip! If it is quick and easy……even better! If it keeps you coming back for just one more bite, it is a WINNER! This recipe has been in my treasure chest of favorites for years. It is great for … Continue reading
Wickedly Good Weekend! It brings me straight back to the 80’s when I say the word wicked. It was our go to word for anything and everything amazing. Love how it feels coming off my lips…wicked… We are going to … Continue reading
This is the perfect dish when you are short on time. Blackened Chicken with Roasted Garlic Alfredo (adapted from www.plainchicken.blogspot.com) Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast 2 Tbsp Creole Seasoning (I prefer Tony Chacheres Cajun) Olive Oil 1 … Continue reading
Don’t judge a book by its cover! How many times have we heard this? I try to tell my kids to give everything and everyone a second chance, that the world is not totally black and white! Many shades of … Continue reading
I can’t tell you how thankful I am that it is Thursday, it has been one hellish week! Hmmmm…maybe I should start a new series called Thankful Thursday’s? Original? No…I am pretty sure someone else has already put it into play. But maybe it … Continue reading
I guess I have never grown up, I still adore macaroni and cheese. As a child we used to eat this a few times a month. It is great warm out of the oven, but stands the test of time … Continue reading
Would you agree that the relationships that should be nurtured are often times the ones that get neglected? I see this in marriage, friendship and even in family connections. Why do we do this? Are our lives so busy that … Continue reading