Okay who isn’t tired of this arctic freeze already?! I know I am. I’ve been dreaming of gardening and doing yard work and that is how I know that winter has taken its tole on me. Seriously, ask me in July about how much I “love” to mow the grass. 😉 Being stuck in the house trying to keep warm I always want hearty food. My dad brought this recipe home from work while I was growing up.  His buddy at work had it for...
Read MoreSlow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
   Who doesn’t love a easy, delicious recipe?  I know I do.  This recipe was given to me by my friend years ago and I have made it many times and it hasn’t ever disappointed me.  I like to make this when we get company because it is so easy to put together and gets rave reviews.  I have used different cuts of meat and they all turned out really good.  I have sliced the meat prior to cooking and I have sliced it after cooking...
Read MoreWelcome to My Halloween Party and a Giveaway
Welcome to my Halloween Party. Do come in we have been waiting for you.  Our house has been decorated and we have gotten everything in order for this frightening event…. The day began with this eerie looking morning sky. Maybe it was a little foreboding of the day to come. Witches, ghouls and ghosts are about, hopefully the party will go off without them being brought out…....
Read MorePineapple and Mandarin Orange Fluff
I was talking to my mom about wanting something sweet to eat but not knowing what I wanted. She told me about a recipe she had got at her Weight Watchers meeting.  She has been making it ever since and always has it on hand for her and my dad. It is a no baking involved desert that makes a good snack too as there is protein in it to help keep you feeling full. She gave me the recipe and I tweeked it for me. I cannot use artificial...
Read MoreSlow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes with Turkey Smoked Sausage
 The weather here is unusually beautiful for March. It is making cooking about the last thing I feel like doing. This is a quick, super easy recipe that even picky eaters enjoy and can be made ahead with just a few ingredients. Brandon got this recipe for me years ago from someone at work and it has become a family favorite.     Save Print Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes with Turkey Smoked Sausage Recipe type: Main Prep...
Read MoreA Warm Bowl of Soup on a Snowy Day
We finally got our first real snow of the season. So much for not having to use the snow blower this year! It was also the first day back to school for Dane. He was pretty bummed they didn’t call off school. I spent my morning trying to get our house back in some order after the holidays. Cleaning and putting decorations away then I decided I wanted something yummy, warm, comforting and filling for lunch. I decided I would make...
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