{slow cooker} honey cranberry pork roast

Who else out there loves using their slow cooker during the summer? There are so many great summer dishes you can make. They’re so fast to prepare! This one calls for minimal ingredients, and it’s versatile. You can use the sweet, shredded pork as a sandwich topping (as you would pulled pork.) Just toast a…

{sheet pan} crunchy fish tacos

Are you ready for super easy, super CRUNCHY fish tacos that you bake in your oven? You have definitely come to the right place. I couldn’t believe how good these turned out. Make sure you bake the fish until it’s golden brown and crunchy. ~ preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ~ serves approximately 4…

lemon herb parmesan ranch dressing

Here’s a delicious ranch dressing I created especially for a new fish taco recipe. I wanted something herby, lemony, and ranchy to mix with my slaw. Ohmygosh. This is fantastic. Serve it on salads, as a veggie dip, or in place of tartar sauce! Delish! 1/2 cup real mayonnaise 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (powdered or…

poppies & roses in the garden ~ a scenes post

I took some pictures of our poppies on Memorial Day. The light was particularly beautiful at just that moment. It was streaming through the willow tree and dappling everything just so. Love when that happens, and when I’m lucky enough to show up. I was invited to attend Madeline’s end of first grade school picnic.…

no-knead english muffin bread

If you like English muffins you’ll seriously LOVE this bread. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea, and it’s so easy you can make it in no time. Less work, more enjoyment. My fave. for two loaves: ~ preheat oven to 400 degrees F. ~ 6 cups all purpose flour 2 packages instant…