You know how you see these holiday specials that show how to make treats for Halloween but they show it to you the DAY before Halloween (I'm not mentioning names...MARTHA!). Well, how is THAT supposed to help me? Unlike you (MARTHA!) I don't have 30 yards of muslin, 2 pounds of fresh truffles and a container of edible gold dust in my closet unlike some insanely rich entertaining guru who has a full time staff, show and a magazine but shall remain nameless.
Continue reading...11. September 2008
When did school become a second job for parents? Is it just ME!?
Continue reading...2. September 2008
Starting today, Blissfully Domestic, of which I am now a cooking contributor (ahem!), is relaunching. If you a woman, you’ll find something of interest in this new online mag. Whether you’re a fashionista or a bookworm, a techie or a handcrafter, there’s something for you here. It really is a one-stop shop for all the [...]
Continue reading...30. August 2008
So you like Sloppy Joes, right? Who doesn't? (Well, ok, I see you raising your hand, but I also see that you collect those freakish Marie Osmond "Little Elvis" dolls, so how can we trust your opinion?) But Sloppy Joes + Young Kids = Dog gets extra dinner. What to do? Well, rest easy, chickens. Francie is coming to your rescue with my Neat Joes and they couldn't be simpler.
Continue reading...19. August 2008
You know how, when you chop an onion, you get that stuff that makes you cry like the time you got your first perm at the beauty school and you looked like a giant meatball on a toothpick? Well, that stuff is a sulfuric compound. It's also the stuff that turns your onion discolored, slimy and icky when you try to save it in your fridge.
Continue reading...12. August 2008
Looking for something quick, easy and frugal that your kids will devour? Look no further.
Continue reading...9. August 2008
Back from our Appalachian Road Tour, well rested and in love with the little towns hidden in the mountains. I stopped in Abingdon, Virginia to do some genealogy research as my ancestors settled here in 1682. I didn't forget all my tens of readers though. I brought you some of my own picture postcards.
Continue reading...23. July 2008
The Amish were green before green was hip. They reuse, recycle and make do. Simplicity is a way of life. So with today's economy, I'm reaching back into the recipes my Amish neighbors taught me. From Shoofly pie to Soda Cracker Pudding, Homemade Egg Noodles to Half Moon Pie, Amish recipes are simple, frugal and delish!
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26. September 2008
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