Quesadillas. I love them. I mean, really love them. They are my go-to meal… my version of grilled cheese. They are comfort food, and are so easy to make! My favorite are Chicken Quesadillas. They are a sure fire hit every time I make them. Easy enough for family night and good enough for company. […]
Archives for January 2012
What are you serving up on Superbowl Sunday?
People who watch the Superbowl fall into two categories: Those who pretend to watch the game, but are really only there for the company and the Superbowl Commercials. Those fans who are so focused that they get annoyed if anyone speaks during the game. (Or coughs… or makes any little non-football-related sound at all…) No matter […]
A S’Mores Recipe Round-Up (since I can’t wait for summer…)
Ah, camping and summer vacations… Ah, S’Mores…. Ah, Pinterest. We’re starting to plan our summer camping trip and vacations. It’s got me thinking about S’Mores. I love them, but sometimes they are hard to make, (or messy) or your vacation plans are taking you someplace that isn’t good for S’Mores Making. Pinterest has some answers […]
Keep herbs fresh longer, plus a guest post on Craft Gossip.
Yesterday I posted a list of fresh fruits and vegetables and the best way to store them. One of the things I also buy that go bad quickly are fresh cut herbs. We make our own fresh salsa and we go through a lot of cilantro…. We have found that the best way to keep them […]
How to store fresh produce – From A to Zucchini.
Do you ever buy fresh fruits and vegetables, toss them into the produce drawer and forget about them? Then a few days later you open the drawer only to discover that it’s all spoiled? Here are some of the best methods for storing your fresh produce.
Make “sun-dried” tomatoes in the oven.
I love sun-dried tomatoes. In salads, in sauces, on sandwiches… seriously on just about anything. We did NOT have a bumper crop of tomatoes this past year (bummer) but the little grape tomatoes frequently go on sale at the grocery store. I buy 3 or 4 boxes at a time. Sometimes I use them quickly… […]
A quick, easy repair for shower liners. (And a chance to win some cool home decor.)
Can someone please explain to me why boys are hard on everything? Everything they touch seems to get banged up, ripped, torn, rumpled, bruised or dirty. (Sometimes all at once.) They can’t even seem to open or close a shower curtain without destroying it. They are constantly pulling down on the curtain and the liner, […]
Wine marinated Beef Stew, served with a side of Funny. mmm mmm good.
Yesterday Giada De Laurentiis was on The Today Show sharing some recipes for comfort foods. One of them was for a Chianti marinated beef stew. Sounded good. I didn’t have the exact ingredients that she used, so I winged it. I used a Cabernet to marinate the meat instead of Chianti. Grant was watching the wine-marinating process. […]
Get meaningful with your Valentine’s Day gift.
Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching, and I am wracking my brain to think of something sweet and meaningful for Handsome Hubby. And it has to be better, more original and more creative than the things he does for me. Yes, competition is one of the cornerstones of our marriage… why do you ask? We do […]
2012: The Year of the Chopstick
Little boys aren’t known for their lovely penmanship. We have had an ongoing problem with little boys who don’t hold the pencil properly and who write their letters from the bottom up instead of the top down. (Take a quick moment and draw an I, a T and an F for me… from the top, […]