We’re getting into eating healthy in our house. We’re eating piles of vegetables and fruit, sprouted whole grains, lean meats and fish, and lots of plain greek yogurt. I never understood how people could eat 4 to 6 smaller meals a day instead of the three “square” meals that I grew up with, but now…
Today was one of those beautiful, temperate, amazing days in the Mississippi river valley. Not too hot, not too cold and not too humid. We hung out on the deck with friends and family this afternoon, grilled some yummy burgers, had a couple drinks and talked the day away. Love days like this. Here’s a…
This little recipe was a big hit on our vacation! We made it for dinner one day and had it for lunch the next. The flavor combination is amazing! ~ serves 6 ~ 16 oz. medium salsa (I used Newman’s Own Pineapple) 13 oz. creamy peanut butter 15 oz. coconut milk (I used lite) 2…
Here’s another recipe we tried while vacationing “Up North” this past week. I adore using my Crock Pot in the summer! So easy and you can still make hearty meals when it’s too hot to cook! Yay! These tacos are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. ~ serves 6 to 8 hungry people ~ 2…
While vacationing on the gorgeous north shore of Lake Superior this past week, we ate at a lot of our favorite restaurants and we did some Crock Pot cooking too. We like to do a little of both so I can continue to be creative in the kitchen in a leisurely manner, even while I’m…
Looking for a new twist on the classic hummus? We eat SO much hummus that we’re always looking for new ways to make it interesting. Here’s what we made when we were craving spicy! 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained well 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4…
Gracie made up a big jar of this for Jeff for Father’s Day. It imparts amazing flavor to grilled steaks and chicken, and it’s an easy, cute gift for kids to make for their dads. This would also make a great addition to a birthday gift for someone who likes to grill… or as a…
A few people wrote to me, asking how I make my Tazo Passion Lemonade after I wrote about it on Facebook. Sooo… I thought I’d write up a quick little post on it and share it here. You’re going to laugh. I just make it according to the exact directions on the back of the…
We always have cold grilled chicken in our refrigerator in the summer so we can make salads at a moment’s notice. Jeff just grills up extra and we store them in ziplocs. Another easy tip that will help you prepare dinner more conveniently, and without heating up the kitchen. To make 2 of these crazy…
These are delicious, chewy and sweet. I had some butterscotch chips leftover from making Special K Bars, so we made up a batch. I forgot how wonderful these are! And easy to make gluten free too. Just make sure your oatmeal is GF, and use gluten free all purpose flour in place of the regular…