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Betty’s Apple Crisp

Laura — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:47:31 +0000

Many delightful plans come to mind, with the first inkling of Autumn in the air, and this year has been no different for us. Baking is one of them, and at the top of that list, is always Apple Crisp! (With a scoop or 2 of vanilla ice cream, please!) I admit, we are not [...]

French Toast, My Way. (The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread.)

Laura — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:45:08 +0000

Recently, a very special breakfast was in order. It was our Trio’s 9th Birthday, and we always have a special breakfast on birthdays in our house. Usually, it is my husband’s specialty of ‘Birthday Number Pancakes’, which we have blogged about many times. But this time, I had plans. I really wanted to make French [...]

Striped Cucumber Salad

Laura — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:32:54 +0000

It’s a wonder, that our children have not turned into cucumbers, this summer. They love them, and our gardens have been so generous with them, that the kids have happily eaten them many days for lunch, dinner, and sometimes even as a snack. They’ve had them as spears, sliced the long way and added to [...]

Frozen Banana Bites – Such a treat!

Laura — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:43:31 +0000

I don’t remember exactly the last time I had a frozen chocolate covered banana, but I do know that I had one or 2 when I was a kid, and I loved them. I thought of making them many times since I’ve had kids of my own, but never quite got to that. So [...]

7 Layer Salad, with Sides – Summer Light & Just Right

Laura — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:22:49 +0000

If you live in a climate where summers can be hot & humid, than you probably have days like me when you can’t even think of cooking dinner, in a hot kitchen. You’re looking for a meal that is cool, light, and delicious. We probably all have our regular stand-bys, but I just discovered a [...]

Camp Site Eclair

Laura — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:25:21 +0000

I was brainstorming about a good dessert to have for Father's Day coming up,

when I came up with this idea: A Camp Site Eclair Dessert.

Chicken Italiano

Laura — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:13:49 +0000

I can't believe I haven't shared this recipe with you yet, because it is definitely a family favorite!

Chicken Italiano.

Josh’s Double Chocolate Biscotti

Laura — Mon, 16 May 2011 02:49:55 +0000

Josh’s Double Chocolate Biscotti bis·cot·ti Definition of BISCOTTO: a crisp cookie or biscuit of Italian origin that is flavored usually with anise and filberts or almonds —usually used in plural A good friend of ours baked our family these biscottis, and we enjoyed them so much, we asked him for the recipe. (So we could [...]

Earth day Cupcakes

Laura — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:51:28 +0000

There are times that the things we creatively do as a family, or the ideas we have, happen ON a holiday or special calendar day. So naturally they do not get blogged until after the fact. Since we like our readers to have the opportunity to take our ideas and find creative inspiration from them, [...]

Quick, Easy & Hearty Chicken Pot Pie

Laura — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:10:38 +0000

Not much says a down-home-cooked meal, like a homemade Chicken Pot Pie! Growing up, my mom always bought those little individual frozen pot pies, in either chicken or beef. And guess what? I loved them! She was not all that into cooking, as I’ve said, so I don’t think I had very discerning taste [...]