I know it's back to school time and students in classrooms all over will be collecting insects for their science projects this fall. I've had my own little science project going - a bug collection - … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken
I'm always on the lookout for new crock pot recipes, and this one for Hawaiian Chicken is a new one that I tried and added to my collection. The version of the recipe that I made was quite delicious, … [Read more...]
Holy Mackerel!
Our family recently traveled on vacation to Orange Beach, Alabama. We were able to get all three of our children and their spouses, as well as the three grandchildren together in one place for a whole … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 32 – Those Dusty (Achoo!) Ficus Trees
For Mission Organization this week I tackled one of the most dust catching items in the house - my artificial ficus trees. I like to use the silk trees and other silk greenery, but they can be … [Read more...]
Vanilla Milkshakes
Summer vacation from school is winding down quicker than most children want to admit. My grandson has spent much of his summer at my house, helping out with the gardening and other chores, while still … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pudding Dump Cake
Oh my goodness! I have made many dump cakes before, but never a chocolate one until now. All last week I was craving something chocolate, and I didn't know just what I wanted until I saw this recipe, … [Read more...]
NY Apple Muffins
The flavors of apples, cinnamon, and walnuts are the perfect combination for a breakfast muffin, but the real secret that makes these muffins special is the cream cheese. This is a big batch recipe … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 31 – My Freezers or “The Frozen Wasteland”
I have two freezers in my kitchen, a large one and a smaller one, and I'm ashamed to say that I have allowed each of them to become a "frozen wasteland." My mission this week is to get both of … [Read more...]
Crispy Roasted Potato Rounds
This recipe combines the flavor of roasted potatoes with the crispiness of french fries into one wonderful crispy potato round. This is a simple side dish to make and will go over equally well with … [Read more...]
Crockpot Roast Beef
This recipe is a tasty and super simple way to cook a beef roast in the crockpot. With a minimum of prep time you can have a delicious meal that cooks itself while you attend to other business during … [Read more...]
