The Freshman Cook has been busy moving. I won’t be posting this week due to a kitchen malfunction, but  I will be back next week with a fun Halloween menu and party plans to soothe even the most restless of spirits!

BBQ Pork sandwiches is THE Halloween meal to me. When I was a little girl, we would have BBQ sandwiches every Halloween. And so, the tradition lives on.  It just so happens that I love BBQ of any kind, so this is one tradition that I love continuing!! Spray a baking pan with pan spray. … Read more

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone! Today is always a big day in our house,  and we are celebrating with~what else? FOOD!  So, it’s Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Creme Cupcakes,  and Chocolate Mint Cakes! Come on over! Corned Beef and Cabbage I cooked the entire meal in my crock pot.  I really like the … Read more

Today for the Crazy Cooking Challenge we were asked to find a Chicken Noodle Soup recipe posted on the web from a fellow blogger. After we find the recipe, we are to make the recipe ourselves, and then post about it. This is so much fun! I spent a lot of time looking for the … Read more

During the holidays I participated in some Secret Santa fun  put together by Tandy from Lavender and Lime. It was so much fun,  and I want to share my surprise from my Secret Santa. It’s a book called The Flavor Thesaurus! It is an absolutely wonderful gift! The book is “a compendium of pairings, recipes … Read more

This is the book we are giving away! It’s such a wonderful cookbook full  of such things as party planning, beverages, pastries, sliders, cheese,  seafood, dips and so much more!! You will love this book!!! Just stop by, leave a comment telling me what your favorite appetizer is, and you are entered. But do it … Read more

I have posted this recipe in the past, but I just love it so much, I thought I would post it again. It would make the perfect Super Bowl food, so I am kicking off my SUPER BOWL EATS AND TREATS  PARTY with this recipe!   Beef and Bean Tostadas! Tostadas Crema (Table Cream) Roma … Read more

My husband loves soup. I, on the other hand, can take it or leave it. For me, it is usually too warm here to enjoy it. But, we have lived in cold climates in the past, and we both grew up in a cold climate, so maybe that’s why when it’s winter, or even just … Read more

Welcome to Celebrate It! I am so happy you are here to join in the fun! Features from last weeks party: General Tso Crockpot Style from The Mark and Jan Show DIY $5 Valentine’s Day Gift for Teachers from Dazzle While Frazzled Best of 2018 from The Tumbleweed Contessa Let’s link and celebrate !