I made up a huge batch of this delicious, spiced cider applesauce for our 20th anniversary party favors. It’s wonderful with pork roast, BBQ ribs, fried chicken and in muffins. Everyone loves it! I’m going to make up another batch and can it using the traditional canning method for fruit. This applesauce will make a…
I love unique recipes for lentils and beans. About a week ago I was craving sloppy joes something fierce, and we didn’t have any ground beef in the house. As I was looking through my cupboards trying to figure out what to make for dinner, I found a bag of lentils that I had purchased…
When we were vacationing in Manhattan Beach California (and surrounding areas) this past spring, we ate one of our favorite restaurants every day. It’s become a tradition every time we go to Cali! It’s a totally amazing place, and it’s called The Ocean View Cafe. They serve some of the best breakfast food I’ve ever…
October is our wedding anniversary month, and we pretty much celebrate from the 1st until the 31st. This year we’re celebrating our 20th, so we decided to make it extra special by throwing an intimate, casual soiree at our home. Here are some scenes from the month so far… kittens frolicking in the dappled light…
If you’ve never made pulled pork in your slow cooker/Crock Pot you’re in for quite a treat. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and delicious pulled pork is when prepared this way. The slow cooker literally does all the work. I’ve made it with the classic, sweet and smoky BBQ sauce several times (find…