Jun 21

Aside from the occasional batch of donuts we make in autumn now and then, which was well worth buying a frialator for alone, deep-fried anything is just not a part of our diet. But when we came across this recipe, it had us so curious, we just had to try it. The way we saw it, it was kind of like a science experiment. And if our experiment was successful enough, well, we were going to eat it. For our hard work, of course.
Deep Fried Ice Cream
Participating Ingredients:
1 quart (4… Continue reading
May 27

With Memorial Day here, and the 4th of July not too far away either, I thought I would share 3 very easy red, white & blue treats, that are perfect ideas for your all-American weekend celebrations and gatherings.
May 15

If I had one goal, for the entire day of {JM, O & S}’s First Holy Communion, it was to ‘keep it simple’. I wanted it ALL simple, so that we could all focus as much as possible on the purpose of the celebration, and enjoy it. That certainly included any food prepping I had to do, to feed our guests, who came back to our home following mass. I didn’t want anything that needed to be re-heated or kept warm, and certainly not anything messy. I was going for a light, spring lunch. I was pretty happy with what I came up with!
For a few of the… Continue reading
Apr 06

Please visit Home page once, prior to sections of blogs, for message. : ) Continue reading
Mar 18
When I was a kid, my absolute favorite meal, was Tuna Pea Wiggle. Honestly, I thought maybe my mother or grandmother made up the name for this recipe. But no, it turns out ‘wiggle’ is a real term, for ‘cream sauce’. I think that just having the word ‘wiggle’ in the name of this dish, is enough to intrigue any silly kid. Having crackers for dinner, may be another plus. At least, that’s how we make it. There are other variations I’ll mention after, but my kids and our whole family, LOVES Tuna Pea Wiggle, just as much as I do. As Catholics, this is a great meatless meal for the days of abstinence of Lent, and we… Continue reading
Mar 17
If you love chocolate and bananas, you just might love this hot sweet treat, in a cup: Banana Cream Cocoa.

I do love chocolate. Don’t all women? I also love bananas. But somewhere along the way, I saw a pattern, and realized eating raw bananas is not a good idea for me. My stomach goes to hell and back, trying to digest it. Lots of pain involved. (Does anyone else have this issue?). But, I can eat bananas cooked in all other forms: banana bread, banana nut crunch, banana pancakes, Banana Hannah, (just kidding. Wasn’t me. Swear.) And once upon a time, I loved eating chocolate covered bananas. Oh how I loved those. … Continue reading
Mar 08
If “sometimes you feel like a nut”, and could go for an Almond Joy, this Cocoa Colada just might be a quick fix for you. If you bake quite a bit, you may already have all of the ingredients. Or you may not. But the few things you need are worth running to the store for. Of course, then you could just pick up an Almond Joy, I suppose. But, that’s beside the point.
Here’s a super simple easy recipe, for a little coco-nutty twist on hot cocoa! Like most of my recipes, this one too is ‘kid approved’ by our kids.
Feb 08
We had a nice little Superbowl Sunday. We kept it pretty low-key, for a couple of reasons:
1) Our own New England Patriot’s weren’t playing.
2) It was a school night.
Every year, I get all excited about Superbowl Sunday, no matter who is playing. And then I realize how late the game is starting! And then I remember, that I forget that is the case, almost every year!
Still, we can’t let the opportunity for a little private family party, to pass by. But considering the circumstances this year, we kept the menu simple-simple.

Pastrami Sandwiches – we love them. We just put… Continue reading
Jan 28

The other night, my husband said he was making his chili and cornbread for dinner. The whole house bursted out in cheer, except for me. I am TIRED of that. I said so. He said, “Have you got any better ideas?” And I said, “Not yet, but I’ll get one!” I found a fine variation that would give me something new, yet keep the family happy with something similar. It was a HUGE, huge hit. There was plenty left over too, so I loudly announced, “The leftovers are mine until they’re gone! Called it!” ; ) I’m fast like that.
This is SO easy to make!! Especially if you can get your husband to… Continue reading
Jan 22
We made these tasty little morsels for this first time, for New Year’s Eve. My girlfriend Paula wanted the recipe, so I told her I would blog a post on it. And here it is. Because I’m always true to my word. And also, I wanted to make (read: eat) these again. : )

Participating Ingredients: 1 pound of bacon, 1 can of Large Chunked Pineapple (or fresh), and 1/2 cup Brown Sugar.
You’ll also need toothpicks. The colors add to my happy, but if they do… Continue reading