What is Mise en Place? It is a french word that when translated means “to put in place”. What it means to cooking is often an organized, prepared kitchen that is a pleasure to work in, and a garden for creative ideas. If you utulize mise en place, you can prepare meals that come together … Read more

After school snacks were a necessity in our house when my son was growing up. Sometimes the snacks were a treat that I bought, and sometimes they were something I made earlier in the day. It all depended on how busy I was at work. These days I have a lot more time, but my … Read more

There is just something about Doughnut Holes that make me think of fall! They always taste so great when there is a slight chill in the air, a roaring campfire, and lots of friends! These Baked Pumpkin Doughnut Holes are the perfect way to welcome fall, start your day, or celebrate anything! Baked Pumpkin Doughnut … Read more

This appetizer is one that keeps you wanting it again. I made these a couple days ago, and several times I have wondered if I still have some leftover to make again. I have to look because my husband has been asking himself the same thing. However, he may have acted on his craving and … Read more

This Pumpkin Apple Harvest Parfait takes the best flavors of fall and puts them together in a way that celebrates each taste on it’s own, yet brings the house down with the flavor combination! They really are the perfect pairing! The spicy flavor of the pumpkin roll and the tart, but sweet flavor of the … Read more

Celebrate It! blog party is now open for link ups! Thanks you to every single one of you that linked up last week. Each week more and more bloggers are linking up, and I appreciate it so much!  Let us celebrate with you! Link up anything you want as long as it is family friendly. … Read more

Welcome to Celebrate It! I am so glad you stopped by!! Join our blog party and show us what you have been up to lately. Have you made any great dishes? Celebrate your culinary skills by sharing them with us! How about that new craft you created for your mantle? We would love to see it! At Celebrate … Read more

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Today is the Improv Cooking Challenge reveal day! This month’s two ingredients~fish and chips! Being a non fish lover, I decided to put a little fun twist on the traditional, and go with graham cracker fish and melted chocolate chips! What I came up with is a S’mores Popcorn, perfect for … Read more

My son is currently studying for his final exams of his senior year of college. It’s almost over!! I know you can’t see me, but if you could, you would be seeing me with a huge smile on my face! 🙂 So, to help him get through some long and tough study sessions, I made … Read more