Ok, ok, not going to lie. I admit that I do like at times like the fake flavored coffee creamers from the grocery store. I happen to indulge in them more when I'm working night shift. And they're super convenient. In a tired moment of weakness, it's easy to ignore an ingredient list, and I've… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
Category: Recipes
Mango May
I seem to be drawn to this tropical fruit each spring. A mango is such a bright and happy color, and it reminds me of warm sunny days in the not-too-distant future! A previous year I wrote about a mango cake to bridge the spring-to-summer months for me. Today the feature is a mango quick… Continue reading Mango May
Refrigerator Remnant Soup
I think it's well known that soup is the best way to use up those leftover bits lingering in the fridge. Scrambled eggs are a close second for me, but they are not as accepting for as many ingredients as soup is. This week's version of soup contains rice, spinach, carrots, defrosted homemade broth (so… Continue reading Refrigerator Remnant Soup
Shepherd’s Pie
My favorite part with our annual St. Patrick's Day party is the Friday prior. The party is held on Saturday around March 17th, so I ready the food the night before. This requires taste testing, whiskey sampling, and shenanigans. This tradition was started by a friend of mine from my Navy days. Dawn, from Pittsburgh,… Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie
Chickpea and Raisin Salad
Young Living Essential Oils are great for cooking! Their Vitality Line provides a more intense flavor than dried herbs purchased at the grocery store. The essential oils always have a fresh taste that brightens up your dishes. Dried herbs in those little bottles have a tendency to go flat over time. This salad features cumin… Continue reading Chickpea and Raisin Salad
It’s a Great Amount of Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
"We've got another holiday to worry about. It seems Thanksgiving Day is upon us." ~ Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Well, that's good to know..... because I have purchased way too much pumpkin! Try this recipe for something savory with pumpkin! I love breads, cookies, cakes, and in fact, all baked goods made with… Continue reading It’s a Great Amount of Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Clean Out Candy Blondies
This has become an annual event. In my opinion, Halloween marks the beginning of the candy year. But before we can welcome in this year's treats, the confectionary collection needs to be cleaned out. This is best done when no children are home. They usually don't remember what is in their candy bags from last… Continue reading Clean Out Candy Blondies
Berry Breakfast (or snack? or dessert?)
It's berry season! Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, then blueberries ripen in that order for us in New Hampshire. The strawberries have just peaked, and now the green raspberries have a touch of pink to them while growing on their canes. I always make berry jam every summer. It has a touch of sunshine in its flavor,… Continue reading Berry Breakfast (or snack? or dessert?)
Doughnut Day
One day I just really wanted donuts. Or doughnuts. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, here's "What to Know" about this word: In most dictionaries donut is an accepted spelling variant of doughnut. The spelling of donut without the "-ough" has appeared in enough textual references, and been made popular by brands such as Dunkin Donuts, to the point where it… Continue reading Doughnut Day
Gingerbread Magic
Gingerbread is an iconic smell and taste of Christmas time. Its flavor can be found in a wide range of baked goods and is characterized by a mixture of ginger, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. With its warm and spicy notes, gingerbread is the equivalent of wrapping yourself up in a quilt made by grandma. Therefore,… Continue reading Gingerbread Magic
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 