Last night was a strikeout, but tonight was a home run! { Sorry, I don't know why I'm using baseball analogies — I don't even like baseball! } Tonight's dinner was Beef and Tomato Bake, a recipe delivered to me via Google chat by Zesty Cook, one of my favorite foodie people I like to [...]
I've Been Stumbling a Lot Lately…
…and by Stumbling, I mean bookmarking some great sites. By the way, if you're Stumble-illiterate, never fear; you can get literate here. (Ultra-corny, I know. But what can I say? It's almost midnight.) Lynn at Lynn's Kitchen adventures wrote a great post about how she maintains her weight. She's got fabulous tips; perfect timing for [...]
North Texas Pumpkin Bread
I made pumpkin bread from scratch for the first time this afternoon. I was planning to use this recipe straight out, but due to a white flour and ground cloves shortage in my otherwise well-stocked pantry, I had to make a few changes. And since I was making some substitutions, I decided to read through [...]
You're Invited to a Bloggy Progressive Dinner!
Exciting news, everyone…we're having a party, and you're all invited! It's a progressive dinner, blog-style. Here's how it works: Please join us at our bloggy homes the week of December 15th as we celebrate the season. Stop by for some great holiday recipes. Mr. Linky will be all set up so you can share your [...]
Couldn't-be-easier Slow Cooker Recipes
I love cooking in my slow cooker, but I don't like complicated recipes. I've found that with the slow cooker, I only need a couple of ingredients to make a delicious main dish. Here are some of my family's favorites. Slow Cooker Chicken with Variations Directions 1. Place frozen (or thawed) boneless skinless chicken breasts [...]


















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