Important Lessons

Voting is not just a privilege, it is our duty and an important lesson to teach our children.

Julia And The Little Green Worm

Some of my earliest memories of being in the kitchen revolve around a sweet little red head named Grandma.  I can still remember the funny little voice she would use while pretending to be one of the worlds most famous cooks, Julia Childs.  Many of our recipes were a success and Grandpa always [...]

When Things Don’t Go Your Way

Monday night I was trying to make one of my favorite childhood dishes, Chicken A La Queen, a simple and yummy chicken gravy with carrots and peas over lumpy mashed potatoes. I was particularly excited about using mostly home canned ingredients and potatoes that had been gleaned from a local farm and given to me [...]

Thinking Inside The Pot

Crockpot Lasagna

On cold, lazy winter days a crockpot lasagna can give you the satisfaction of a big family meal without all of the work.  It is an easy to make recipe that you can prepair the night before, then when your ready just put it together and bake! 

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Lime Cupcakes With Lime Buttercream Frosting

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On the last Sunday of every month Heith’s family gathers together for a big family lunch.  This is a way we can all reconnect and spend some time together.  Last weekend his mom made chili and for desert Keaton and I made lime cupcakes with a lime buttercream frosting.  What else could you ask for on a [...]