I have some exciting news to share. I'm featured in Taste of Home's August/September issue of Simple & Delicious Recipes magazine. You can find it on newsstands starting today and until September 8. My Chocolate and Peanut Butter Goody (Crispy) Bars are part of the back-to-school treat ideas. You can find the recipe on my past blog post here … [Read more...]
Blueberry Stuffed French Toast
My friend Anne made this delicious Blueberry Stuffed French Toast for my family this summer. I love french toast and I love breakfast dishes, but I don't enjoy making breakfast. I'm not a get up and go morning person (just ask my husband). I'm more of a lounge in my pajamas, drink coffee, journal, read and then eat breakfast about an hour later. … [Read more...]
Hearty Wild Rice Soup
This recipe for hearty wild rice soup was submitted by Kathy Herink of Gladbrook, IA to Taste of Home magazine. It's featured in the Oct./Nov. issue of Taste of Home's Simple and Delicious magazine I received at the Taste of Home Cooking School. I've tried several recipes from the magazines I received and so far I've been pretty happy with most … [Read more...]
Asparagus, Bacon & Herbed Cheese Pizza
This isn't your average pizza, but I tend to like things a little out of the ordinary. I think I get it from my mother who likes to try new things as well. I grew up eating steamed artichoke hearts and red beet eggs. Oftentimes we questioned what new dish we were having for dinner. We all looked forward to spaghetti … [Read more...]
Exciting News
For years I cut recipes out of Taste of Home magazine and looked forward to some of their special publications like the Halloween issue. I'm excited to announce I have joined the Taste Ad Network anchored and promoted by Taste of Home media and Reader's Digest. The Taste of Home website features Blogs We Love and I'm … [Read more...]
Simple Joys
Summer is officially over for my kids. School started this week and I can't recall a cooler August than the one we are currently experiencing. It's starting to feel like Fall, but I'm not getting my hopes up just yet. I thought I'd reflect upon some of the simple joys of summer. We enjoy spending time with our friends at their lake house. The … [Read more...]