Creations, Tacoladas
My favorite part of cooking is the creating part. I guess that is why it is so difficult for me to follow recipes exactly, I just can’t do it! I have to change something, good or bad, I can’t help it. Last week when I fixed tacos I cooked an extra pound of seasoned ground … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Heaven in a Cookie Bar
Not much new here, just your basic blondie with nuts and chocolate chips…YUM! YES! PERFECT! and perfectly easy…make these and give them all away except this one little corner which you MUST taste, being the cook and all… Ok, so get the stuff out, this recipe is so basic you probably have everything in your … Continue reading
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
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
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
Party Panache, Fisherboy Cupcakes
With a house full of company I love to spoil them with some homemade snacks and goodies. I saw these cupcakes on Pinterest [from nothingbutcountry.com] and thought they would be perfect for the big Labor Day weekend on the coast. I made red velvet cupcakes with blue buttercream icing. Something about Labor Day makes me … Continue reading
Gifts from the Kitchen, Olive Oil
OLIVE OIL! Keep an oil bottle, preferably with a spout, right by your cooktop and it will be ready to grab! I buy a big jug of Kirkland Extra Virgin Olive Oil at Costco and keep it in my pantry and use it to keep my oil bottle full. This saves mucho time, its right … Continue reading
Creations, Travelin’ Toy Tote
My niece’s son turned 2 recently, which technically makes him my “great nephew,” but that sounds pretty awkward to me so I think I’ll just call him my niece’s son. Anyway, he is a cutie patootie, and just at the age where independence is a priority. I thought he might enjoy having his own little … Continue reading
Gifts from the Kitchen, Salted Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes
I almost always make mini cupcakes instead of full sized ones. Little one or two bite wonders have universal appeal and satisfy a sweet craving without being over indulgent. They are great for gift giving, packed tightly in a cute box they will travel well. I love to serve these at parties too. Even after … Continue reading
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