I have been in the mood for chocolate chip cookies lately. Don’t get me wrong though, not just any chocolate chip cookie will do. None of those pre-packaged, commercially-made cookies will satisfy this craving. No…a real, homemade and warm cookie is what has been on my mind. There have been a couple of draw backs … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2016
My New Love: French Press Coffee!
A number of years ago my sister gave me a Bodum Brazil French Press Coffee maker as a Christmas present. I didn’t end up using it right away and then it got packed away for a move and consequently ended up in storage for a few years. After one more move and the unpacking of … Continue reading
Baked Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches
The past few years when visiting my sister-in-law for either Thanksgiving or Christmas, it has become a tradition to have these awesomely-delicious, super-simple baked ham and cheese King’s Hawaiian roll “party” sandwiches on one of the days while we are visiting. This recipe is our twist on the sandwiches. The base recipe inspiration came from … Continue reading
Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup
If you are looking for a warm and hearty soup for a cold night’s dinner, this Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup is a satisfying choice! With just a bit of heat from the ground red pepper and sausage, it warms you up from the inside out. Of course if you aren’t a person that likes … Continue reading
When Parenting is Tough…
As I logged onto Facebook this morning, there was this memory that popped up on my timeline from six years ago: “Ah, a spitty-up, tired baby… a cranky, defiant two year old who likes to say no and throw fits tonight..a loud and outspoken four year old who decides to pee in time-out instead of … Continue reading