Jan 25, 2014 | Appetizers
Last night, our son announced, “Mom, I’m going to make some amazing Nachos. That’s alright with you, isn’t it?” My mind raced, “Alright? Alright? Of COURSE, it’s alright.” When any of our kids determine they are going to...
Jan 22, 2014 | Dinner, Large Groups, Meal Plan
For twenty years, I’ve been making dinner for our children, and while I think I’ve “finally” gotten the hang of it, the majority of these meals have pretty much stayed within the realm of comfort foods. I stray outside that box every once in...
Jan 16, 2014 | Appetizers, Dinner, Large Groups, Lunch, Meal Plan
To open one’s home to others and welcome them to share life with you is one of the greatest gifts we have, yet often we allow our house, budget, decor, cooking skills and a host of other excuses get in the way of our hospitality. Our family has gone through two...
Jan 10, 2014 | Kitchen Tips, Sides, Ten-Minute Meals
Learning to mix and match spices becomes one’s foundation for good eating in the world of cooking. When we learn to combine flavors, we start on the road of taking otherwise basic meals and really creating something special. I will admit, I love using...
Jan 7, 2014 | Muffins & Breads
There’s just something about making homemade bread that creates memories. Memories that encompass every single one of our senses from the moment you start forming the loaf to the smell of baking bread floating throughout the home to the taste of buttered bread...
