How did you spend your long weekend? We spent quite a bit of time at home doing a little of this, and a little of that. We also had a family reunion and took a walk by the river. Mama had a very productive weekend, some projects that have been irking me were crossed off...
I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com, but unlike most of the other participants who plan their menus and post them that week, I’m always a bit behind, and I post my menus a week later. I do this so that I can let you know if I try a new recipe and...
In the past few weeks we’ve had some big changes in our house. Max went off to First Grade…his first time at school all day long! Ella has lost several teeth (taking her grand total to five lost). We all know what happens next, don’t we? We are officially on the countdown for her big...
Inspired by SouleMama: A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....
Last week Sam & I made homemade pesto together. He’s a great help at cutting the basil leaves off of their stems. Here’s the recipe I came up with…I think it’s very tasty! Homemade Pesto 3 cups packed fresh Basil leaves 3 Tbs. minced Garlic 3/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 cup Olive Oil 1/4 cup...
I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at Orgjunkie.com, but unlike most of the other participants who plan their menus and post them that week, I’m always a bit behind, and I post my menus a week later. I do this so that I can let you know if I try a new recipe and...
Inspired by SouleMama: A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....
The Old West Festival Giveaway is now closed…congrats to our winner, the PumpkinLady! And I hope you all come back and check out the blog in the future…we’ll have more fun giveaways and more tasty recipes coming your way!PS…if you didn’t win tickets be sure to “Like” The Old West Festival page on facebook, they are...
This past weekend we went to a party at my cousin’s house. My cousin Anna, her husband Steve and their adorable son Robin started their own CSA this summer called Rains & Sun Backyard Farm. I immediately signed up, because I thought it would be great to get fresh organic produce all summer long and...
I am participating in Menu Planning Monday at orgjunkie.com, but unlike most of the other participants who plan their menus and post them that week, I’m always a bit behind, and I post my menus a week later. I do this so that I can let you know if I try a new recipe and...
I feel like I’ve started so many posts this summer with the sentence: “last week in our CSA we got…”, so my apologies if I seem repetitive. It’s just that joining a CSA and getting farm fresh organic produce each week has been an awesome culinary experience for me. I just keep trying new recipes! ...
