I don’t enjoy “Teaser Spring”. Â Spring means that it’s 60-70 degrees out and basically pretty much nicer weather. Â One may need a jacket in the morning but if doing chores or the afternoon sun shines, well then it’s short sleeves all the way. Â So for the past few weeks everyone’s been talking about Spring and […]
Entries Tagged as 'Cooking'
Pumpkin Sheet Cake
March 16th, 2011 · No Comments · Cooking
I’ve always loved to bake and while I’m no expert, sometimes a recipe is just so freaking simple that it turns out fantastic and my family worships me. Â Ok, that last part was in a dream but it came sorta true this winter when I came across this post from Tina at Mommy’s Kitchen and […]
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We’ve got a crisis
February 16th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Cooking, Family
This is my secret weapon. This is the secret to my great cooking and even when I tell my kids that they’re “tasting the love I added”, well 9 times out of 10 it’s really this. And that’s where the crisis comes in. I’m almost out of bacon grease. I usually cook up three pounds […]
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Everyday rice
February 14th, 2011 · No Comments · Cooking, Family, Recipes
Every weekend I make a batch of Everyday Rice to keep in the fridge for the week. Â I just put an amount in a container, add a teaspoon or so of chicken broth, and microwave whenever I need it. Â This makes a fantastic side side or a filler in breakfast burritos – even my picky […]
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Pressure cooking beans
February 13th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Cooking, Family, Recipes
Saturday’s family dinner came on fast and after a long workday Friday, I simply ran out of time. But no matter how busy I am, I always try to find a healthy option to please my family. So what is one to do when one has committed to bringing homemade beans to a family dinner and it’s […]
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No hay reglas
February 11th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Cooking, Family, Recipes
There are no rules. This is the direction my wonderful stepmom has put me during my quest to learn how to create a few of the wonderful mexican dishes she makes. She also sent me home with a couple of fantastic cookbooks but, truthfully, I’ve learned more from just writing down what she says and […]
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