Spring is in the air and I’m ready for all things fresh and pretty! New flowers have just added to our local garden center and farmer’s market so I snatched some up to make a few pretty cheese logs to box up with some additional food and deliver to people who have been home for […]
Thai Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Salad
This salad made with fresh vegetables, chicken, pasta and a peanut vinaigrette is tossed together for a quick and easy meal. It’s also a perfect way to use up those leftovers! I’m back and it feels so good! The leaves are starting to tease us with glimpses of color, the garden is in the final […]
Mexican Chicken
My sister and I took a quick trip to Mexico to soak up some fun in the sun this past winter. We had a taxi driver take us around the island to see the hot spots and find some good food, beverages and great views. We ate at some yummy restaurants and had our share […]
Game Day Taco Stadium
Whether you’re a die-hard football fan, love to watch the commercials or would rather be socializing in the kitchen, a Taco Stadium is the perfect way to entertain your guests. Seriously, who doesn’t like tacos? I’ve seen a lot of awesome Snack Stadiums and wanted to make one for the main meal. With enough variety, […]
Pickled Vegetables
Who said vegetables have to be boring? I’ve been making a lot of Roasted Vegetables this fall/winter and loving them. We were out to dinner recently and a nice side of pickled vegetables was served with my husband’s meal. They were to die for! I asked the server what was in them and got a […]
Cider Apple Pie
After a gorgeous fall, we got our first snow yesterday. It always makes me want to crank the oven up and get something baking. Last night was no exception. I was looking for a different type of apple pie and found what I was looking for. Then I quickly started changing it and came up […]
Friendsgiving Pumpkin Pie
It’s been quite a week, watching the news unfold and time to move forward spending time with family, friends and loved ones. Most of us already have time penciled in on the calendar with family to celebrate Thanksgiving, but how about getting your friends together for a night of food, fun and games? Hello FRIENDSGIVING!! […]
Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Every year we make a trip to Lake Superior’s North Shore and stop at Buddy’s Mercantile in Two Harbors, MN to buy enough wild rice to last through the year. I love that I can get the really long, chewy grains there that I can’t seem to find anyplace else. I’ve heard that it’s a really […]
DIY Homemade Vanilla
I’m one who likes to celebrate every holiday before jumping to the next one (yes, there’s a but coming) BUT this homemade gift takes a little patience and time before it’s ready to use and with only 2 ingredients, it takes very little effort to assemble. Vanilla is my absolute favorite spice in the world. […]
Vanilla Bean Apple Crisp
My sister flew up to visit for a few days and escaped hurricane Matthew, so we had a sister weekend for the 3 of us girls roaming around Minnesota. We hopped on a trolley in Stillwater, hiked Taylors Falls and did a road trip up to Grand Marais to try to find some wandering […]