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...Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Looking for something quick, easy and frugal that your kids will devour? Look no further.
Continue reading...Friday, May 16, 2008
I stuffed them with chopped roasted red pepper, the chopped stems of the mushrooms (you saved those, right?), parmesan and mozzarella, garlic and oregano. I grilled them for about 10 minutes on medium and then browned them a bit under the broiler to give it that nice, golden brown toasty look (totally optional.) This is one [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Coming from the hollers my dad did, it was no wonder that the dinner he requested on his birthday was always the same...fried taters, a pot of greens, cornbread (made in a cast iron skillet...else it wasn't cornbread), and a big batch of soup beans.
Continue reading...Sunday, March 30, 2008
As I recover from being sick the entire month of March, I’m gearing up for the one thing scarier than Tom Cruise when you ask him for a recommendation for a good psychologist…that scariest of scary events…the slumber party! (Ominous organ and thunder crashing.) My eleven year old has invited eight of her bestest friends [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, February 24, 2008
Yes, I know, I know. I promised some healthier food and the last few posts were more along the line of “once in a while” foods. I heard you thinking, “How about stuff we can actually eat everyday and not feel guilty about! Is that too much to ask?!” Well, maybe in [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Or as I like to call it “ROAFHCWLFHAC.” It saves on keystrokes, don’tcha know. Of course, I’ve asked myself (probably not enough times) why I would want to add another blog to the crowded field of blogs out there. Some people do seem to write about the most mundane details of their lives. There’s [...]
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Friday, September 26, 2008
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