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 'Recipes'
Aunt Sue’s Pound Cake
March 25th, 2011 · 4 Comments · Recipes
Folks I’ve got to tell you that my little world has been absolutely ROCKED in the past few months, and that’s saying a LOT! LOL Between my mama (stepmom Lydia) teaching me some authentic mexican dishes, buying Amazon OUT of used Gooseberry Patch cookbooks, and Christy Jordan – well my life of cooking in kitchen [...]
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Peanut Butter Cake
March 22nd, 2011 · 2 Comments · Recipes
Let me tell you a story. Way back in like 1996 I delivered my first child and became a stay at home mom. Let me clarify, a stay at home mom working with a VERY tight-so-tight-it’s-painful grocery budget. I knew that in order for this arrangement to work I was going to have to learn [...]
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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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