Everyone loves my Vanilla Pudding Pumpkin Bread so much, I decided to create a banana bread that features vanilla pudding too! We always have tons of bananas ripening on the kitchen counter, so any day is the perfect day to make banana bread. PS… This is wonderful served with butter, jam, or peanut butter for…
Every year, as the leaves are turning, and almost always in the month of October, we head out to visit an apple orchard or two. We love bringing apples, cider, cheeses, pastries, and sometimes wine, home with us so we can enjoy our little apple adventures even after the outing has ended. As a tradition,…
Easy, delicious, and different than the usual baked chicken breasts. We love these served with a simple tossed salad and oven roasted squash or sweet potatoes. Serve something apple for dessert. YUM! ~ preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ~ 16 club crackers OR saltines, crushed into fine crumbs (3/4 cup) 8 oz. extra sharp…
It’s been sunny and so perfectly “fallish” in the Mississippi River Valley this week. We’re still celebrating our 21st anniversary, and will be throughout the month. I thought this salad would be perfect for a romantic lunch on the front porch. Of course you can double or triple the recipe as needed to feed a…
Sometimes you just have to give in to the craving for real, down home, comfort food. This sort of food is almost never “health” food, but I do believe it’s good for the soul. Everyone has a favorite comfort food, and I think for me it’s either stew and homemade bread or anything swimming in…