I don’t enjoy “Teaser Spring”. Spring means that it’s 60-70 degrees out and basically pretty much nicer weather. 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. 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. 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. I just put an amount in a container, add a teaspoon or so of chicken broth, and microwave whenever I need it. 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. So what is one to do when one has committed to bringing homemade beans to a family dinner and it’s 7:30 at night? One grabs the pressure cooker! If you don’t have a pressure cooker, get one. […]
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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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