Easy Super Bowl Cake for ‘Real Life’ Bakers

Pin itI got a call from a local newspaper reporter, who asked about ideas to save money on your Super Bowl Party this year.  After blubbering for just a few seconds, I came up with a couple of suggestions for her.  Our conversation got my mind going in a million different directions with ideas for parties! So, [...]

Southern Chow Chow from the Garden

Pin itWhen this Northeastern Italian/Irish gal married her Southern husband , she got a proper introduction to southern food.  I went from saying, “So… you just eat the pinto beans by themselves?” and “What the heck is Chow Chow?“, to insisting on stone ground cornmeal for my homemade cornbread and singing praises for beans in [...]

How Do You Deal With Dinner as a Working (OH) Mom

Pin itAll moms work. HARD. But when you work outside the home each day, dinner can be a significant challenge. Honestly, I thought that sometimes it was difficult to get dinner on the table as a Work-at-Home Mom. But now, since I get home around 5-5:30 each day, it kills me to get dinner on [...]

Italian Sausage and Onions Recipe

Pin itYes, Virginia, you CAN have an Italian recipe that does not include pasta and marinara! I learned this cooking method from Joe.  Joe is the lovingly temperamental proprietor of Joe’s Italian Kitchen in Boone, NC. Back when I hosted a local TV show, the segment I filmed with Joe was one of my favorites! [...]

Have Breakfast with Me and Ovaltine Friday!

Pin itI’m so excited for Type A Parent Conference, and if you’re not going, you’re probably tired of hearing me talk about it! However, even if you’re not going to the conference, you can join me, Brandy, Brittany, and Jenn, along with  our conference sponsors Ovaltine for Friday morning Breakfast ! (You know- “Be sure to drink [...]

Summer Grill-tastic Recipe Swap…Share Recipes, WIN Prizes!

Pin it Each year, when the grass turns green, the sun stays out longer, and the gentle breeze blows though the mountains, I get excited about one thing: GRILLING! There’s something about cooking my food outside on an open flame (even if that flame is powered by propane), that’s makes me feel alive. Although I [...]

Make Homemade Baby Food, Hide Nutrients in Toddler’s Food, too!

Pin itWhen My first daughter was born, I tried making her baby food. I really loved being in control of the ingredients and using fruits and veggies I found on sale. However, I didn’t love how difficult it was! Back then, they didn’t have the cool products on the market these days that make moms’ [...]

Fool-Proof Homemade New York Style Cheesecake

Pin itNew York Style Cheesecake has always been in the “I’ll never be able to make that, so I might as well not try” category, for me.  As I was having dinner with my dear friend Jamie, she told me about her first experience making a cheesecake from scratch.  I listened in amazement as she [...]

The Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg!

Pin itI am re-posting this from last year, but I think it is very timely for Easter! If you still need some Easter ideas, check out this post with some great Easter books and ideas! OK, Folks! After years of perfecting the hard-boiling of eggs, I am officially going to share THE way to do [...]

On the Creative Naming of Dinner, or “Fish Balls!”

Pin itYesterday, I went to the Grocery Store, and paid $103 for $233 worth of food. Yay me!  I love coupons. But anyway, enough bragging. I came home with my haul, and put it away promptly.  My husband was at a rehearsal for his Middle School Band.  Yes, he listens to squeaky clarinets for a [...]

Fall Off The Bone BBQ Ribs!

Pin itI have an awesome friend, Amber, who introduced me to the fact that one CAN actually make great Barbecue Ribs at home! She and her husband had us over for ribs one day last summer.  You know, one of those days when you arrive right after lunch, let the kids play outside, walk through [...]

Yummy Treat for Entertaining or Teacher Gifts

Pin it I find myself this Christmas season with very little time, or money to do anything!  But one thing I do not want to skimp on, is giving our children’s teachers a little treat for the holiday. I was watching a show on MomTV featuring Maria Bailey, and she reminded me of a easy, [...]

Easy “Sweet” Sourdough Bread

Pin it I first tasted this bread about 4 years ago, and I had to get the recipe. It is actually a little bit sweeter than traditional sourdough bread, however it is the best bread I have ever tasted! This bread is great alongside soups or chili, as a snack with butter, or as a [...]

“Cake-in-a-Cup” for Inexpensive Christmas Gifts

Pin it All parents struggle with Christmas gifts for teachers, coaches, friends, etc. As a former teacher, I can tell you that you will never go wrong with food! (good food, that is) I have done a few things over the years that got rave reviews, and were very inexpensive. Of course, I’m willing to [...]

Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers Carnival Nov 15-19 {Giveaway}

Pin itWhat do you do with all of your Thanksgiving leftovers? I know, I know.  You’re saying, “Sarah, why are you asking about leftovers weeks before Thanksgiving?” I assure you, I am not stuck in a time warp, in which I have been to the Thanksgiving of  the future, and returned with tin foil packets [...]

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