Gifts from the Kitchen, Hostess gift ideas
The advantages of working from home are many, from being able to go to work in your PJs, to throwing a load of clothes in the washer and therefore multitasking work and housework, and working odd hours…but there are some disadvantages too, the distractions of home life and…having your kitchen look like this! and this… … Continue reading
Take out Tuesday, Savory Ricotta Pie
Heading into the Holiday season things get pretty busy in my studio. Take out Tuesday began last spring when I was helping my son and his family while his wife was on bed rest expecting their second child. I cooked them a meal every Tuesday while I babysat for their son Super Boy. Now New … Continue reading
Creations, gift wrapping
Remember that freezer paper I discovered recently? [see August 24] I have been putting it to good use lately… it is great for wrapping gifts! Obviously ANY ribbon you have will work, and you can use it for boy, girl, adult, child, anyone. Tie on an extra treat with the bow or tuck in a … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Walk on the Wild Side
These chargers inspired a Safari table for friends that were coming over for dinner It was the perfect excuse to get out my favorite china I started gathering things from around the house to set a table for the evening I couldn’t believe all the things I found! I also couldn’t believe I had never … Continue reading
Party Panache, Asparagus Party Sandwiches
Easy to make, a breeze to serve, sure to please because they are warm and creamy liked grilled cheese, and yes, they FREEZE! I make these often, and wrap and freeze extras before cooking. For parties you can cut them into 4 triangles for an appetizer bite, or cut in 1/2 to serve with a … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Alabama Sassy Chicks
This recipe has been floating around for a long time but we hadn’t tried it and I wanted something easy and tasty to do with grilled chicken. After thinking about the recipe for a minute I decided to add a little white BBQ sauce to give it a little more attitude. This is a winner! … Continue reading
Gifts from the Kitchen, easy party favors
Cruising around Costco one day, I spotted the large containers of spices and noticed the prices…Holy Herbs, this stuff was cheap in large quantities! I bought a 24 oz. jar of taco seasoning for about $5.50 which will be a great savings, considering one 1 oz. packet of the stuff is $1-$1.29. The jar contains … Continue reading
Take out Tuesday, Asian Chops & Pineapple Cashew Rice
Take out Tuesday has an Asian theme this week, the pork chops have a far eastern BBQ sauce and the rice is cooked in coconut milk. The ingredients…. slice the onion and make the sauce Brown the chops. I used an extra large shallow grill pan and rotated in on the eye a little so … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Easy Anytime dinner
We were having some friends over for a casual evening and some dinner. I planned to make several salads, a chicken casserole, rice and wanted to try a recipe for bread sticks that has been floating around Pinterest lately. The bread sticks caught my eye because they are LONG and look so cool served vertically … Continue reading
Organized Life, Menu Planning
Weekly Menu Planning…I know what you’re thinking, “I don’t have time!” The thing is you don’t have time not to! I can not express strongly enough how much time you will save by doing this! If you make this a priority for one month, 4 times planning, and stick to it, you will thank me … Continue reading
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