Well, it’s almost here. NYE. New Years Day. Time to start planning those menus-well, I suppose that was directed toward all of my fellow last minute, procrastinating friends. For those of you who already have your appetizers to share or menus planned, carry on. I strive to be like you when I grow up. Interweb high fives going your way. Continue reading
This was positively not supposed to happen today. I had a plan. I am dependent on my plans. For this, I blame my children.
Pre kids I could’ve won awards for flying by the seat of my pants. Always down for whatever. Always willing to juggle around my days. And top notch at getting side tracked and staying up into the late hours of the evening in order to complete the most important task that needed to be done that day. Procrastination was a strong suit of mine. It still is, but there is now a schedule. That part has just got to stick. Continue reading
I planned on just leaving you with a bit of Thanksgiving meal inspiration today. I did. But it felt wrong, you know, not sharing a new recipe and all. It felt like going to a dinner party empty handed. No dish to share, no bottle of wine or even fresh flowers. It felt icky. So it’s not going to happen. This snack mix is your hostess gift. I hope you like it 😉 Continue reading
So there’s Sunday’s Finest Roasted Chicken; all dressed up, fancy “tie” and all. Stuffed and seasoned and as delicious as can be. At least I thought. But then my laziness set in and I wanted Sundays Finest Roasted Chicken on a weeknight. Without all of the hassle of stuffing and tying and fussing. Continue reading
I’m in full recovery mode over here. From a sleep-deprived, exhausting absolutely amazing weekend with family. We headed down to my hometown in Iowa to celebrate something pretty darn major in my family. My parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Can you handle it? I can’t. I can’t handle so much about it; how quickly time flies, how much they have accomplished in 50 years and, more than anything, how they define what marriage is all about.
I’ve told you before and I’ll tell you time and time again, friends, I am blessed to no end to have been brought up by these parents of mine. Not because of how much they have done for me or how selfless of parents they are, but because of how they do it TOGETHER. And so well. Nick and I have enormous shoes to fill in that department; and from what my eyes have seen it all comes down to teamwork. And empathy. And respect. And simply learning that it isn’t all about ourselves and that it is okay to let things go and pick your battles-thank you, Mom and Dad, for teaching me all of these values by example.
So, needless to say, this weekend involved a lot of celebrating. My five siblings, myself, spouses, 17 crazy-amazing grandchildren and some top notch aunts and uncles. And as you are aware, in my family, celebrating and food tend to go hand in hand. These Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chunk cookies were one of my contributions to the celebrating. I’d say they were graciously accepted by all-there was not a morsel left of the double batch I made. Continue reading
An oldie but oh-so-goodie favorite soup recipe of mine was published today on Twin Cities Moms Blog, friends. It’s one of those staple recipes I continue to go back to over and over-so so SO yum. Continue reading
Hey you! In case you need a few last minute ideas for tomorrows big game…here you have it. It will just be the four of us here…and although none of us are all that pumped about the game…we will be eating in celebration! I plan to make a big pot of chill and, of course, the dates on the video below (my absolute favorite)…but here are a couple links to a few other favorites if you guys are interested. Continue reading
How are you planning to spend your holiday? At the lake? Entertaining at home? At a bbq? Regardless of what you’re doing I’m willing to bet there will be food involved…and that you will be responsible for some of it. If you’re hunting for some ides here are a few reliable ones that I assure you will be no fail. Continue reading
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