Breakfast on the weekends is a big deal in our house and has become a bigger deal since both boys started school. Living on a farm, we are all together for most meals. However, it seems like during the week, breakfast is rushed so much that we tend to reach for cold cereal, instant oatmeal, …
As the weather turns warmer, my family likes to reach for cool treats and our scope doesn’t just include popsicles. Oftentimes, we will reach for this easy-to-make Strawberry Ice recipe. When I say easy, I mean easy, as it’s truly as simple as mixing up a box of Jell-O. So easy the kids can do …
Whether baked, fried, mashed, or roasted, potatoes have long been one of the most comforting foods around. These 35 Tantalizing Potato Recipes are perfect for those days you need just a little bit of comfort, but for the upcoming holiday celebrations. These takes on classics are great for taking to a potluck or sharing as …
Summer is in full swing here, and each sale ad I receive in the mail reinforces this in my mind. As I open my sale ad, I see great prices on some of our favorite summer fruits each week. Most of these prices are stock-up prices. Recently, I have been seeing awesome prices on strawberries, …
I live in a small rural town, and we only have one chain “sit down” restaurant that is in the neighboring town. It’s actually the only chain sit-down restaurant for over 100 miles. The only chain restaurant in our town is Chili’s, and our whole community is slightly addicted to anything they serve. When Chili’s …
My husband and I recently upgraded my oven, which was very much needed. I didn’t gain any amazing features other than the fact that I can actually bake now. I can now bake according to an actual recipe and have it turn out, rather than make a million changes during the baking process and a …
Homemade Marinara Sauce is a staple in our household. You can always find a container of it either in the fridge or the freezer at my house. Spaghetti is a go-to meal for me when I have not prepared anything or even thought about dinner. Paired with a batch of my freezer-friendly meatballs, dinner is …
It’s hard to believe that the schools in the valley will all be getting out at the end of this week. It doesn’t seem possible that I will have a 2nd grader, a full-time kindergartner, and a newborn. Where has the time gone? As summer starts, we will be kicking it off with camping, BBQs, …
What is one of your favorite smells in the kitchen? At least in my kitchen, there is always that one baking smell that leaves you counting down with the timer! My “ultimate” baking smell is the smell of fresh bread baking. It’s simply an irresistible smell that leaves me drooling at the front of the …
One thing my family can’t live without is whip cream. We go through quite a bit during the winter, but I can’t tell you how much we go through during the summer. Let’s not forget that fresh berries are a hot commodity around our house! I try my best always to have a batch of …