Monthly Archives: January 2011

I have a beautiful and extremely talented friend named Jessica. She lives just around the corner from me, which makes me very lucky indeed. In fact, I live around the corner from many wonderful Cooks. Jessica has a delicious blog with many of her recipes . . . You should check it out. Every Christmas, she has a […]

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Target . . . You are like a drug. Little demons jump on your shoulders, the second you enter that store.  They taunt you and whisper “sweet temptings” in your ears. Today, I was weak. I gave in . . . and bought a heart shaped cupcake pan. I filled those cute little hearts with Katherine […]

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Early morning conversations  can effect your hearing, especially is it sounds like a lot of work! “Stew would be really good tonight.” “Beef Stew?” . . . “and maybe some homemade rolls.” “Rolls?” What you really need to know, is that my sweet Husband rarely suggests anything for dinner. After I fully woke up . […]

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Lately . . . I seem to mini-ize everything. I’m just sure that’s not a real word, but it seems to fit. It’s “two bites” of heaven. If you have a big mouth . . . then you get “one bite” of heaven!   I couldn’t resist taking a bite myself. Well . . . two bites […]

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Bananas are good for you.         Cupcakes . . . are not.         My Rationing:  Combine the two together, and only half of the cupcake is bad for you!                 The Bavarian Cream center pushes these cupcakes over the top.         I used to make my own, but not after I tried the Pastry Cream you can buy at […]

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This sweetest little guy is COOPER.  He love’s this soup.    One of my sweet daughters, by the name of Brandi sent me this recipe and pictures of both  Soup & Coop.  I’ve re-named it COOP’S SOUP!  It’s really a Beef & Cheddar Macaroni Soup.  As you all know kids are picky eaters.  This soup […]

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 I like Chili. I’m picky though. I like it just like this. . . . simple.  I didn’t think of the name . . . but it fits! Darn good, Really good, awesome or not half bad just wouldn’t cut it.  Just make it, and you’ll say:  “Gee that’s Dam Good Chili!  It’s not too hot […]

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