Today was one of those gray, rainy days outside. After waiting in line for 45 minutes at one of my business errands, then getting wet as I dashed for my car, I decided this would be a perfect day for … [Read more...]
Beer Braised Beef Roast
Some people never get enough jewelry. They love their diamonds. Others have a closet full of shoes, somewhat resembling a mini shoe store. I love my diamonds and shoes, but what I really love is to be … [Read more...]
Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy
If you're looking for a recipe that's sure to be "the way to a man's heart" this is it. Chicken Fried Steak is pure comfort food and a real southern classic. Authentic Chicken Fried Steak has to be … [Read more...]
A Message From the Principal
Sometimes I get busy with what's going on in my house and in my head and totally miss things around me that signal change. For example, I'm so disappointed when I miss the awesome sight of my … [Read more...]
Easy Vegetable Beef Soup
Have I mentioned I detest cold weather? Temperatures have hit in the single digits for the past two days in Northeast Arkansas. I'm accustomed to being able to dash out to the grocery store with only … [Read more...]
Playoff Chili
No other food can welcome the cool days of fall quite like a spicy bowl of chili. Whether you make it up for your family or for a crowd, it is usually a meal received with gratefulness. Playoff Chili … [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...]
Beef and Black Bean Chili
The weather was cool this morning, and I needed a jacket when I went outside so I knew it was going to be the perfect day to make a pot of chili. The recipe that I used today comes from the food … [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...]
Beef Stew
My Beef Stew recipe is one that has been developed over the years; I just make it the way my husband likes it. His favorite version has an ample amount of meat compared to the vegetables. This recipe … [Read more...]
