Apples are in season right now and what better way to share the apple love than to mix up a batch of apple oatmeal cookies? These are moist and delicious and I like to think that the freshly ground nutmeg give them just hat little Continue reading →
For the Love of Okra
Okra is one of those vegetables that you either love or hate. Growing up in Ohio I did not really know a lot about okra. I think my Grandma Bonnie might have grown it in her garden but I don’t remember it being a staple Continue reading →
Ham Balls – A Midwestern Favorite
My first experience with ham balls was actually back in 1994 in New Concord, Ohio. It came in the form of a ham loaf instead of balls and was a post funeral dish that a friend of my mom brought over after my Daddy’s funeral. Continue reading →
Hey Good Looking! What You Got Cooking?
I have been on a cooking bent lately and it has been great. Chris has been home more the past couple of weeks and we have really been enjoying the somewhat cooler temperatures and having some nice meals at home. We often eat on the Continue reading →
Simply Summer Peach Salad
I love anything with basil and mozzarella and this quick and easy recipe features both of these flavors in a light and delicious summery salad. The peaches are perfect right now and this is the perfect salad to serve with any meal but definitely a Continue reading →
Baked Eggs in Avocado – A Healthy Breakfast Option
I am always looking for new recipes and someone posted a link to a baked avocado recipe a couple weeks ago and I had to tweak it and try it for myself. Of course I cannot for the life of me remember who posted it Continue reading →
Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup
Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup Print Recipe You may be tempted to put the kitchen sink in this hearty soup but trust me – it does not need it. This is a hearty beefy soup that can cook all day in the crock pot Continue reading →
Favorite Fall Recipe – Amazing Apple Dip
Fall is the best time to find the freshest apples around. I love all of the different varieties and it seems like I find a new favorite every year. With the air turning crisper and the leaves starting to change colors it reminded me that Continue reading →
Grandma Bonnie’s Poppy Seed Bread
You know that I love to share recipes from my Grandma Bonnie’s notebook. This is one that mixes up quickly and puts some of those overripe bananas to use. The difference is a quarter cup of poppyseeds that add just that little pop to an Continue reading →
Healthy Bran Muffins
Another recipe taken from Grandma Bonnie’s notebook and this one is a healthy one to add to a breakfast menu. Who doesn’t love a muffin and these are low in sugar and high on taste. I added a few little extras to spice it up Continue reading →