I may sound like a clanging gong, but… I am loving doing most of my stuff "homemade". I have been cooking from scratch and baking and such for a good while now, but it is always good to learn something new. I feel such satisfaction when I learn a new, old way of doing … [Read more...] about How to: Make your own vanilla extract
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Healthy, Yummy, and Quick
I have been trying to re-vamp my lunch time menu. Like I told you a few posts back, I am trying to get away from the grocery and trying to get my family back in the habit of eating things that are healthy and delicious.For an example...Today we are having Baked Chicken, Side … [Read more...] about Healthy, Yummy, and Quick
Artisan Bread in a Dutch Oven
A few weeks back a friend of mine came over for a while and showed me her way of making bread. It was wonderful and now has been adopted as the 'go-to' recipe to make with dinner for our family.It is from the book Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a DayHere's the recipe:3 cups lukewarm … [Read more...] about Artisan Bread in a Dutch Oven
Outback’s Alice Springs Chicken… at Home!
Recently while browsing around pinterest, I spied a delicious idea that sent me into a memory...When my husband and I were first married, we were given a gift card to Outback Steakhouse. For the first time, I tried Alice Springs Chicken while on a date with my wonderful newlywed … [Read more...] about Outback’s Alice Springs Chicken… at Home!
Out with the old… in with new, old…
I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants and enjoys the *fresh* start that comes with January. Everything seems to be clean and ready for a new beginning.Decorations are taken down, house has been cleaned from the rearranging...I feel that I'm ready to take the bull by the horns, … [Read more...] about Out with the old… in with new, old…
