Please let me apologize for this late post!!! The last 2 days have been very hard on The Freshman Cook. Late on Friday, as I was trying to post last weeks dessert, I realized that there was really a big problem with my computer. Especially my blog! Well, I finally got the dessert posted after … Read more
The side dish for this week of my favorite Las Vegas eats is Nachos. When I first moved to Las Vegas in 1980 I used to go to the Peppermill Fireside Lounge with friends. It is still located on the strip next to the Silver City Plaza on the east side of the boulevard. It’s … Read more
Welcome To 15 Minute Friday! When my son was younger, we celebrated every birthday with his friends. One year we held his party in the mountains, where we hiked, rode dirt bikes and 4 wheelers, and munched on this Monster trail mix! Everyone who came to the party had a great time, and each partier … Read more
Hi Everyone! I am so happy that you stopped by! Link up what you’ve been creating, so we can Celebrate with you! All your links are shared on to 2 different Pinterest Boards! Last weeks 3 featured posts: Milk and Cookies Valentine Gift Carton from Satsuma Designs Make a Valentine Using a Recycled Pirouline Tin … Read more
So glad you stopped by today! It is a beautiful spring day today, and I am sitting here by the kitchen window enjoying every minute! I hope you have had a great week, and are ready to share your wonderful blog links! Features from last week: 3D Paper Easter Egg Ornaments w/Free Template from White … Read more
This is my first post as a part of Club: Baked. What fun I had!! In case you are curious, Club: Baked is a group of food bloggers working their way through the cookbook Baked Explorations, Classic American Desserts Reinvented by Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito. It’s a great book! Lots of wonderful recipes, and … Read more
It is time for #15 Minute Friday and today I have some simple, tasty Red, White, and Blue Popcorn Balls that will fit in to any 4th of July celebration! Red, White and Blue Popcorn Balls (printable recipe at end of page) (makes 4 large popcorn balls) Cooking Spray 3 cups Marshmallow 1/4 tablespoon Butter … Read more
This week I am craving comfort in all shapes and tastes. Here is the comforting menu: Appetizer~Onion Chip Dip w/ Crackers Salad~Crisp Green Fall Inspired Salad Entree~Chicken and Dumplings Side Dish~Mac & Cheese Dessert~Mile High Apple Pie Grocery List Appetizer Olive Oil 1 large Red Onion 1 clove Garlic Worcestershire Sauce Dijon Mustard Salt Low … Read more
A few weeks ago, a friend of a friend had an impromptu Birthday party. Since no one had given much thought to the Birthday Cake, my husband volunteered me! Now, don’t get me wrong, I love to bake. Anything, pretty much anytime. But I only had 2 hours to have it completely ready to go. … Read more
