North Carolina is probably one of my most favorite places ever. My family and I have lived there, it’s where my son goes to school, and it is where I feel the most comfortable sense of belonging. I love the people, the natural beauty, and of course the food. When we lived there, my husband … Read more
Today is Day 10 of our 15 Days of Red, White and Blue and we are celebrating day 10, Friday, summer, and anything else you want to “woo~hoo” about with one of my favorite things to munch on~Nachos! I even went a little upscale with this dish, adding some additional ingredients I think you will … Read more
I have enjoyed Apple Butter several times, but this is the first time that I have made it myself. I love it! It is so much better than the jars I have picked up at the grocery, and it is even better than the time I bought some at an apple festival! It is a … Read more
I’m off to the grocery to get this weeks necessities. Here’s our menu: Appetizer~Amaretto Purses w/Mascarpone & Fontina Salad~Strawberry Salad Entree~Orange Chicken Side Dish~Fruit Studded Rice Pilaf Dessert~ Bread Pudding & Apples Here is our Grocery List: Amaretto Purses with Mascarpone & Fontina 8 oz. Fontina Cheese 8 oz. Mascarpone Cheese 1 tablespoon Amaretto White … Read more
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I am so glad you are here! I hope you have been happily creating! Have you been snapping photo’s, cooking up a storm, baking away the day, crafting to your hearts content, celebrating a birthday or anniversary? Share what you are creating, so we can celebrate with you! … Read more
These rice paper spring rolls are best described as “pretty”. The translucent paper gives them a fancy air, although they can be filled with just about anything you like, fancy or not. I had wanted to use shrimp for this recipe, but as sometimes happens, things changed. I used chicken, and they tasted great! Rice … Read more
One of my favorite things to eat as a kid was a Pizza Steak Hoagie. As far as I know, this sandwich can only be found in the Cincinnati/Kentucky area where I grew up. I have tried to find the sandwich listed on a menu anywhere else, but no luck. I do know that it … Read more
This Pumpkin Tiramisu brings a fall twist to the classic Italian-inspired dessert without losing the elements that make tiramisu so good. Espresso-soaked ladyfingers are layered with a creamy pumpkin mascarpone mixture, then chilled until the layers become soft, rich, and cohesive. Instead of serving one large dish, this version is assembled in individual 8-ounce dishes. … Read more
As a child growing up Thanksgiving dessert was always for the adults. Pies, pies everywhere! Well, when I was little, I didn’t like pies, and neither did anyone else at the kids table. So there was no dessert for us! That is where the Thanksgiving Monster Cookies idea came from. These cookies have most of … Read more
