To continue my quest for tasty ways to prepare and actually eat those prepared veggies, I found another great way to enjoy Zucchini. I didn’t create this recipe, I saw it on Pinterest from damndelicious.net and thought that it looked pretty easy and tasty. Go here to check out the original recipe. There’s always all … More Baked Zucchini Wedges
Do you know what’s coming up this weekend? If you are from central IL (more specifically the Morton – Peoria area), then you know exactly what is coming this weekend. It’s the Morton Pumpkin Festival!!! A celebration of the beginning of harvest and the history of a bustling factory right in the midwest. This factory … More Pumpkin Bars – You will like it, like it, like it!
If you are from central Illinios, then you are probably familiar with Jumer’s. For those who are not from my neck of the woods, Jumer’s was a small hotel and restaurant chain in central IL. The one in Bloomington specialized in French cuisine and the one in Peoria was German. Both have changed to different … More Jumer’s Cinnamon Rolls
You know my goal of eating more veggies? Well, this recipe shows that goal who’s boss! I have been wanting to make ratatouille for a while now and couldn’t wait to try it! It’s loaded of fresh veggies like squash and peppers and is cooked in a tomato sauce so it’s pretty healthy. I’ve kinda … More Vegetable Ratatouille
Apple season is upon us here in northwest Indiana. The orchards I am lucky enough to go to are in southwest Michigan which is just a few miles up the road. I even have certain orchards I prefer for certain fruit. And I prefer to pick my own (fruit, that is ) 🙂 so I … More Cinnamon Apples – the aroma of fall!
New Year’s is usually when resolutions are made, and around February is when most are broken. It’s amazing how the gym traffic picks up at the first of the year and then come spring, those once determined resolutes slowly start to stagger off. I tend to make my resolutions at the start of the school … More Balsamic Steak and Veggies
Rice Krispie treats have never been one of my favorites and I can easily stay away from them, but their lively little cousin, the Scotcharoo – well, that’s another story! I first had these little keepers at a sleepover at my friend Chelsea’s house when I was in middle school. Her mom had a batch … More Scotcharoos – A fun treat for all!
With this week being back to school week for us, I can’t help but be reminded of those grade school days where the teacher would go through attendance, announcing each student’s name and the student had to respond with “Hot” or “Cold.” This was not referring to the temperature of the classroom, the response was … More Mac and Cheese and School Lunches
Summer is headed out the door, but you can still enjoy those seasonal treats year round. Most kids like S’mores and sitting around a campfire roasting marshmallows is an important part of childhood. But S’mores are not always convenient and the eye piercing campfire sticks and fingers coated with melted marshmallows (AKA the stickiest substance … More Say So Long to Summer with S’more Pizza!
If you read yesterday’s post, it was about homemade pot roast and how versatile it is. Not only does it greet your family and guests with a wonderful aroma of home cooked goodness as they enter the house, you can get a few meals out of it so it’s definitely a winner in the kitchen. … More Making the most of that pot roast – Vegetable Beef Soup and Italian Beef Sandwiches
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