Seriously Mr. Groundhog?! March starts at the end of this week and it seems that our winter is not letting up. Not that I mind winter...I ABSOLUTELY LOVE SNOW! We've had the super cold, dreary days but snow has been a rarity this winter. Like I said, I don't mind winter, especially since it's one pot meal time...think beef stew, chicken & dumplings, or pot pies. One pot meals are ... read more
Homemade Pop Tarts
Recently, Alyson's main request at breakfast was Pop Tarts. You know, boxed, dry, sweet, with ingredients that sound like a science project! "But they're so good!", she'd plead. Of course, I took it as a challenge. In honor of Valentine's Day, I've even made some in heart shapes and filled them with milk chocolate and walnuts. I WON!!! First, pulse flour, sugar, salt, and ... read more
Valentine’s Treats
Clockwise from upper left: Browned Butter Sugar Cookies, Ultimate Valentines Cake, Magic Cookie Bars, & Chocolate Dipped Meringues with Tipsy Berries Back to normal! With the Raven's Super Bowl win on Sunday and parade on yesterday, it seemed like time stood until it was all completed. It was like an unexpected holiday! Now, I'm feeling like I can move on into February and ... read more
Super Bowl Best Dishes
Looking for some Super Bowl food inspiration? I gotcha covered. After all, living in Baltimore county, I really have to do it up special...this is Ravens territory! Just click the links for the recipes Savory Mustard Wings Cheese Straws Cheese Cake Brownies Ultimate Spinach Shrimp Dip Buffalo Chicken Puffs Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Sausage Puffs Beefy ... read more
Chicken & French Toast Waffles…Learning New Technology
The best chicken strips start with a well seasoned flour coating. It's then fried to perfection and drenched in a warm spicy maple syrup, and piled atop french toast that you cook with a waffle iron. I'm getting the hang of new technology. Blessed to have an IPhone(my first), my daughter has been teaching me all about photography Apps, especially using Pic Stitch(see the photo above) ... read more
Maple & Black Pepper Bacon
Other than Salvation, a new baby, or shih tzu puppy, can anything really top bacon? Actually, I'd probably give up the puppy for the bacon! (It's okay, Zoe the shih tzu would trade me for bacon any day of the week) For bacon, I'm usually a black skillet on the stove top, curly, crispy kinda girl. Something changed that for me...Maple & Black Pepper Bacon, as served at Founding Farmers in ... read more
Oatmeal…Yes, More & Please!
You might be wondering why I'm posting a recipe for something as simple and basic as oatmeal. Well, remember...In my last post, I was lamenting the fact that I need to make sure that I've taught Alyson EVERYTHING before she goes out into "the real world". The real world will start with breakfast too! Okay, you might be saying to yourself 'It ain't that hard, the directions are already printed ... read more
Not a Resolution…Just Real Life
The Alyson that is still in my mind...5 years old and wanting to grow up to be a mermaid. My current Alyson...Getting ready for the real world. In this blog, from time to time I talk about my daughter, Alyson. Alyson is a junior in high school which gives me about roughly 18 months before she is off ... read more
Just What You Need Before That Resolution….Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls
Since tomorrow is all about resolutions, treat yourself today! These cream cheese cinnamon rolls have become the most "begged for" treat in our home. I promise, they won't disappoint! Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls ... read more
Edwards Pie Giveaway Winner
Yes, we have a winner:1froglegs has been notified and the prize has been mailed. ... read more
