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 [...]

Friendship Soup Mix, an Inexpensive Christmas Gift Idea

Pin it Friendship Soup Mix is a gift idea that I originally saw in Taste of Home magazine many years ago. You can layer these ingredients in a jar as shown, or in a regular quart size mason jar. The recipient can make the soup anytime using a few extra ingredients. A friend and I [...]

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 [...]

Pumpkin Maple Pie with Fresh Pumpkin

Pin itI originally saw this recipe in Cooking Light magazine. Usually the CL recipes tend to be too complicated and expensive for me, but this is a definite exception. Every year, my husband starts to ask for this as soon as the pie pumpkins come to the produce stand. I adore cooking with fresh ingredients [...]

6 Pumpkin Posts: Carving, Devotions, Crafts, Birthdays, & PIES!

Pin itIt’s about that time of the year! Autumn? Oh, yes, but I prefer to call it “Pumpkin Season!”  Pumpkins are quite possibly one of the most ingenious fruits created by God. (Yes, the pumpkin technically is a FRUIT, not a vegetable). Pumpkins are great for everything from crafting to eating, so I’ve compiled the [...]

Easy Tilapia Recipes, ala Twitterati

Pin itI love looking for recipes on Twitter!  There are a couple of ways to do this. First, you can search for the keyword “recipe” on Search.Twitter.com.  Combine it with whatever specific food you’re looking for.  Of course, when you do this you open yourself up to every fool tweeting about mama’s sloppy joe recipe.  [...]

Get Real on MomTV: Waste Not Want Not

Pin it Join me today at 1 PM est on MomTV for my live video show, Get Real! We always have a great time on Get Real, but it wouldn’t be the same without everyone who comes each week! Last night, a few friends from twitter were watching an old episode, involving a Hannah Montana [...]

White Bean Chicken Chili

Pin itThis warm and healthy recipe is perfect for these long winter nights we’ve been having lately. (and if you live in Hawaii right now, you’re not allowed to read this!) This particular recipe was originally from Cooking Light magazine, but I’ve added some alternatives and tips! Let me know if you like it! Ingredients: [...]

Shrimp Gumbo: Real Life Sarah vs Alton Brown

Pin it How many times have I looked at a recipe, and been intimidated by it’s perceived complexity? How many times have I lacked one or two ingredients, only to abandon the entire endeavor? Well, this was bound to be the case Saturday morning when I was looking up a recipe for the Shrimp I [...]

The Best Guacamole Ever

Pin it We had a really fun Super Bowl Party this year! Some long-time friends, and some new ones, came over to watch the game projected on the wall, 9′ x 6′. Of course, the highlight of the night for me was the food and fellowship. I thought I’d share my recipe for the best [...]

Flirty Apron Review and Giveaway

Pin itI wish I had a nickel for every time my husband walked into the kitchen and exclaimed, “You’re cooking in THAT?” Whether it be a white shirt or a church dress, I always spill something! Anyway, I don’t always like to wear an apron, because, ya know, one likes to look cute in the [...]

Super Summer Squash Recipe Carnival!

Pin itOK girls! Amber is SO getting a prize for being the only participant in the Super Summer Squash carnival! Hello? Anyone else know how to cook squash? UPDATE: Steph has joined the prize patrol! She’s the second participant. What’s the prize? A big bag full of squash of course! No, I ‘m going to [...]

Really Easy Chicken Recipe

Pin itThis week, I stayed at my brother ans sister-in-law’s house, babysitting their kids. With five kids in the house under the age of seven, we had to make some easy dinners. I also wanted to leave some leftovers for when they got back last night. So one night, I made my signature Baked Ziti. [...]

7 Things…That I’ve Left Cooking Too Long on the Stove

Pin itMelanie from The Fruits of the Spirit tagged me for a the seven things meme a while ago, and I’m just getting around to it now! Hmm…that’s so unlike me! Anyway, I always have to put a twist on it, so today, I’m exposing my one weakness: getting distracted while cooking. Most of the [...]

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