Normally, I am a follow the recipe type of person. I measure out ingredients carefully and follow the directions to a T. Especially the first time I'm making something. Then I will tweak the recipe as I see fit. But when it comes to soups and chilis, I am a throw it into the pot and see how to … [Read more...] about Chicken & Chorizo Chili
Printable Valentine’s Day Cards
Updated for 2022. Originally posted February 2015 I don't know about you, but I ALWAYS seem to wait until the last minute to pick up classroom Valentine's for my kids. You know how it goes, you see them in the stores and think "There's still time to pick up something. I'll buy them next … [Read more...] about Printable Valentine’s Day Cards
Eggnog Bread with Eggnog Cream Cheese Icing
I've had a love affair with eggnog since I was little. When I was around 7 years old my mom, who was an elementary school librarian, brought home a cookbook with simple recipes that kids could make on their own. One of the recipes was a no-cook eggnog that my brothers and I must have made 1,000 … [Read more...] about Eggnog Bread with Eggnog Cream Cheese Icing
Simply Perfect Prime Rib Roast | Ninja Cow Farm
Growing up in Iowa, in rural Iowa to be more precise, it’s pretty hard NOT to be a carnivore. Iowa is ranked 7th in the states for cattle production and 1st in hog production (North Carolina is 2nd). Although I grew up in town, I was a country girl at heart (still am!). My best friend lived on a … [Read more...] about Simply Perfect Prime Rib Roast | Ninja Cow Farm
How to Help Your Local Food Pantry
Over the weekend I saw a Facebook post about a reverse advent calendar. The premise was quite simple. Each day in December gather up a specific food item on the list and then on Christmas Eve drop off your donation to your local Food Pantry. While this is a wonderful idea, and I know the suggestion … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Local Food Pantry
Put the MM in Summer with my Frozen Strawberry Starburst
Put the mm in your summer with this yummy frozen Strawberry Starburst cocktail! I "invented" the Frozen Strawberry Starburst a few years ago after a particularly bad day. Everything that could go wrong, did; and then to top it off our A/C stopped working! I needed something to cool me off and … [Read more...] about Put the MM in Summer with my Frozen Strawberry Starburst