If you are still thinking about making some simple treats for your 4th of July celebration, these Red, White and Blue Shooting Stars are your answer! They are easy to put together and they take very little time! Plus they have a little “pop” to them. Pop rocks! Just a little something to put some … Read more

We are starting the week with one of my all time favorite appetizers. I have made lots of fancy, smancy appetizers in restaurant kitchens, but none of them can stand up to this one. This is the good stuff!  Ridin’ Fence Nachos Nachos(your favorite kind) 1 can refried beans or our Cowboy Beans, right here: … Read more

Of all the summer holidays, the 4th of July is one of my favorites! Usually we are do a lot of swimming and boating, and of course, eating, as we celebrate throughout the day. All that is followed by beautiful city wide fireworks, which are always the perfect way to end the day, and of … Read more

Hi! I am so glad you are here!  Join the party and link up any links you want to share!  We want to celebrate with you! Here are last weeks featured posts: Labor Day Cookout+Football Party Recipes from Momma D Jane  German Sausage and Potato Salad from Simply Stacie  Homemade Toaster Strudels from Little House … Read more

Today we are roasting a turkey breast. It’s such a simple thing to do, and it is so much tastier than buying turkey from the deli. It’s also great practice for Thanksgiving!! Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast Turkey Breast 2 Carrots 1 stalk Celery 1/4 of an Onion Rough chop the carrots. A rough chop is … Read more

Hello! I am so glad you are here for Celebrate It! Blog Party! Link up and show us how you have been celebrating! Here at The Freshman Cook, Fall and Halloween decorating and cooking are in full swing! Have you been busy creating fall memories and  planning how to celebrate Halloween? There is such excitement … Read more

 It is almost Valentine’s Day, and because I am always working to improve my cookie decorating skills, I thought some red and pink decorated sugar cookies would be perfect to celebrate! I love giving friends and neighbors little valentine gifts, like these cookies. It’s something they don’t expect, and it’s something they wouldn’t make for … Read more

 One of the things I have been shopping for lately is some type of candle, or anything, really, that would smell like Christmas through the entire house. Well, wouldn’t you know, I was clicking my way through Pinterest the other night, when I came upon this Holiday Stove Top Potpourri Mix. It is exactly what … Read more

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone. I hope you are enjoying #SpringSweetsWeek, and picking up some fun, festive ideas for Easter, Birthday parties, school celebrations or any happy events coming during this … Read more