Startcooking.com
I ran across this site today in my blog-reading, and I'm LOVING it. It's a web site made for people like me, who aren't even sure how to boil an egg. They have all kinds of step-by-step videos for...
View ArticleSa-sa-Salsa!
Ben makes world-famous fresh salsa. Seriously...it's so good, and now all of you know about it and this is the world-wide-web. There you have it. World Famous. Pico De Gallo Salsa:...
View ArticleInside my Freezer...
Inside my freezer, you will find 6 prepared meals, ready to thaw, cook, and eat. I spent about 4 hours this afternoon preparing 7 meals and freezing them for later. (Well, one we ate and one is in...
View ArticleFeeling Like Fall
Well, no, it doesn't really FEEL like fall (still SO hot here in Alabama), but at least it's starting to look that way. I spent this afternoon making pumpkin-chocolate chip cookies (recipe courtesy...
View ArticleAdventures in Baby Food
I used to say that spoon feeding baby food was the worst part of having a baby. Since Paxton arrived I've had to revise that statement. Not just because he's a screamer, is needy, and overly...
View ArticleFirehouse Grill and Diner - Carbondale, IL
On recommendation from Jenny, a friend of Jake's on Facebook we went to Firehouse Grill & Diner in Carbondale tonight - 5 adults with 3 kids. There were all of 2 other people in the restaurant at...
View ArticleAuntie Anne's Pretzels Copycat Recipe
This Mother's Day, looking for a family activity (and a good snack) I thought we'd try out this Auntie Anne's copycat recipe for making pretzels. I found it on Pinterest (no surprise), and it sounded...
View Article7 - An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess
A friend recommend a book to me called 7 - An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker. As someone who does try to keep things simple and not buy into the "keeping up with the Jones''"...
View Article7 Weeks of Less - FOOD
I'm in the middle of a 7 week experiment inspired by the book 7 - An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker. I'm calling my journey 7 Weeks of Less. I'm one week in. Read on to see how...
View ArticleIsrael Trip: The Food
I'm not a food blogger, I'm no chef, I'm not even that great of a cook, and I probably won't do a very good job of describing the food we had on our trip (yummy, tasty, and good, are kind of weak...
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