This is the time of year that I sometimes meet myself coming and going. Because of all that I need to get done, I look for ways to keep things as simple as possible. One example of keeping things … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 47 – Cleaning the Oven Door
We had a great Thanksgiving at our house this year with all the children and grandchildren and some family friends. I did my best to use mise en place in the preparations so that I could get it all … [Read more...]
Sweetened Condensed Milk Pound Cake
Pound Cake has always been a favorite of mine because it is such a versatile dessert. Some pudding and sliced fruit will turn an ordinary pound cake into a fancy Trifle, or some strawberries and … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 46 – A DIY Jewelry Rack
Most of my jewelry stays neatly organized in its jewelry box or stashed away in dresser drawers, but some of my jewelry always seems to be tossed on the bathroom counter. I don't know why I have the … [Read more...]
Acorn Kisses
Although most people I know love and appreciate good food, not everyone I know likes to cook. In fact, one could even go so far as to say that the world is divided into two groups - those who truly … [Read more...]
Harvest Time Door Decor
As soon as Halloween was gone it was time to change out the door decor, so I did away with all my creepy spiders and moved on to something more appropriate for the fall season. There's not much time … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 45 – An Emergency Disaster Kit for the Home
Wow, after seeing the devastation that Superstorm Sandy caused recently for so many, I have been thinking about what would happen at our house in a similar emergency. I'm embarrassed to say that I … [Read more...]
Dilly Beef Cheese Ball
This Dilly Beef Cheese Ball is a recipe that was given to me by my friend Tammy. The recipe came to her from a friend years ago, and I'm glad that I now have a chance to enjoy it by making it for my … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 44 – Mise en Place
Who among us has not been frustrated in our own kitchens by disorganization? At the very least, a lack of organization might cause a meal to be served late, but frequently it causes more serious … [Read more...]
Texas Star Chili Cook Off 2012
I was so excited this week to learn that my Beef and Black Bean Chili had been selected as the winning entry in the Texas Star Chili Cook Off 2012! This is an annual chili recipe contest that anyone … [Read more...]
