This time of year is always so hectic and full of a flurry of activities: baking, shopping, and getting homes ready to welcome guests. Yesterday I was in a flurry of baking -- making our traditional iced cut-out cookies. But this time, I tried something for the very first time -- flooding the icing. How is it that during … [Read more...]
Holiday Turkey Recipe
December 15, 2014 By 1 Comment
I can hardly believe how quickly Christmas is coming. I still have so many things to do to get ready before my kids are out of school and my out-of-state family starts arriving. I'm still debating what I'll make for our big family meal Christmas day but I am seriously considering cooking a turkey again instead of our traditional ham. … [Read more...]
Quick & Easy Fudge Recipe
December 11, 2014 By 1 Comment
Anyone who knows me knows that I have a sweet tooth. I cut way back on sweet goodies about 6 months ago but now it's the holiday season and I'm indulging a little here and there. I love to bake and I can't possibly resist all of my favorites but I am vowing not to go overboard this season. One of my holiday staples is … [Read more...]
Almond Bark Pretzels {11 Pipers Piping}
December 6, 2014 By 22 Comments
If there is one thing that is an absolute holiday tradition around our house, it is making almond bark dipped pretzels. My kids absolutely love them! I don't know if it's the salty mixed with sweet flavor or the fact that they're fun for the kids to make all by themselves...whatever, they are always a "must make" around here … [Read more...]
Virtual Cookie Exchange Link Party
November 28, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The Christmas season is officially here! If you were visiting here earlier this week, you know that 14 other bloggers and I all participated in a Virtual Cookie Exchange and shared some of our favorite holiday cookie recipes. You can link up your recipes below, but first, here's a look at all of the delicious recipes … [Read more...]
Snowball Cookies: Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange
November 25, 2014 By 10 Comments
Christmas and baking go hand in hand. I have so many memories of spending the holidays with family and seeing plates full of special treats baked just for the Christmas season. Many of those recipes are like cherished friends. Over the years I made many of my tried and true favorites but I have also added new ones that come … [Read more...]
Moscow Mules Recipe and a Free Offer
November 14, 2014 By 5 Comments
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CANADA DRY - a registered trademark of Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. ©2014 Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. There's no question, I love a good recipe. Ordinarily, you'll find me posting about pecan pie or my family's "farmer cookie" recipe but, I swear I love a … [Read more...]
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
August 25, 2014 By 7 Comments
Today, my kids went back to school. And, to celebrate, I am stuck at home with a head cold. It hit me hard yesterday and I'm feeling it pretty good today, too. My head is stuffy, I'm sneezing...you know the drill. So, I'm heading to the grocery store to buy a chicken. Because this is the best home remedy there … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Salsa
March 27, 2014 By 1 Comment
Growing up in Minnesota, I didn't eat a lot of spicy food. I ate a lot of meat and potatoes seasoned with good ol' salt and pepper -- no fancy herbs and spices. Honestly, that's still my kind of comfort food, but I have to confess that I have become a Mexican food lover during my 20 years here in the great state of Texas. My … [Read more...]
Why My Heart is at Home
January 31, 2014 By 19 Comments
Today, I'm excited to be sharing why my heart is at home as a part of a 14-blog tour: 14 bloggers are sharing their ideas about why their hearts are at home. If you are visiting here for the very first time - thank you and welcome! I am so glad you are here! *** My parents were here visiting me last week and I had forgotten … [Read more...]
Rich and Delicious Pecan Pie Recipe
November 15, 2013 By 24 Comments
If you've been reading my blog lately, you know that I love Thanksgiving. I love the focus on being grateful, I love the traditional food and most of all, I love the pies. In my opinion, Thanksgiving dinner just wouldn't be complete without pumpkin or pecan pies. Today, I'm honored to be participating in a Virtual Progressive … [Read more...]
Pan Sauteed Chicken Your Kids Will Like
October 8, 2013 By 5 Comments
The taste testers in my family can be tougher than Gordon Ramsay. Well, that might be a slight exaggeration, but my kids are quick to tell me what they don't like and they certainly don't get excited when I experiment in the kitchen.Last night, I had chicken breasts I needed to cook but I had forgotten to marinate them. So, I did a quick Internet … [Read more...]
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes {& Pleasing Everyone}
September 4, 2013 By 1 Comment
I have a feeling I'm not alone when I say that cooking for a family is no piece of cake.Mr. Longhorn only wants heart-healthy, low-sugar, and mostly organic food.Little Miss Pumpkin wants anything sweet.Cowboy likes about 20 things rotated on a regular basis. According to him, we must not try new brands of anything because it might make his food … [Read more...]
