Nov 21, 2014 | Freezer Cooking, Kitchen Tips, Recipes
Years ago, I asked the question “When did you learn to cook?” Over 100 of you chimed in and it was truly inspiring to hear all the stories. My first pivotal baking memory was the summer of my 8th grade year when my mom put me in charge of baking Zucchini...
Nov 3, 2014 | Desserts, FOOD, Large Groups, Muffins & Breads, Recipes
For years, our family has devoured the delicious and easy Pumpkin Bar recipe passed down from my mother-in-law. I know most people only bring out their pumpkin recipes during the fall, but honestly, these are some of my favorites and they should be heralded all year...
Sep 2, 2014 | Breakfast, Large Groups, Recipes
Creativity hits when I am crunched for time. I think there are two kinds of people. One who needs slow, down time to allow those creative juices to spur them on and ignite their spirit, and then there are those creatives who are pushed for time, typically...
Feb 1, 2014 | Appetizers, Recipes
Growing up in Wisconsin, sausage and cheese are staples at the family dinner table. In fact, last week, I came across some little smokies turkey sausages marked down, so I whipped them up with just some bbq sauce and sauteed onions for dinner. Yes,...
Nov 26, 2013 | Breakfast, Desserts, FOOD, Muffins & Breads, Recipes
You will thank me later, if only in your mind. When your family raves about your unique creativity and you humbly shrug and respond, “Oh, it was nothing,” you will think of me. When you give them a little wave of the hand after that compliment that...
Mar 5, 2013 | Dinner, Recipes, Tasty Tuesday
Citrus Herb Chicken Ever since the holidays, due to many unforeseen circumstances, my schedule has been thrown for a loop and it’s been spiraling downward ever since. There’s no worse feeling for a Family Manager than to know you are teetering on the cusp...