Category Archives: Food and all that goes with it!

Crockpot Applesauce

I have been scoring TONS of apples from The Produce Box deliveries So I thought “applesauce”. I peeled the apples. I bet I had at least 6 kinds! I think I probably peeled around 10 or so. I cored them … Continue reading

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Grilled Heads of Romaine

I know, I know, this sounds insane. It’s not. Putting the lettuce on the grill adds a nice smoky flavor.. Preheat the grill, brush the grill plates with olive oil. I washed a head of romaine. I placed it directly … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Milkshake

I saw this recently and thought ‘hmmmmm, I wonder if that would be good’. We made it tonight and I can happily say “YES it is!” 3-4 cups vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup pumpkin (cook your own!) see Fresh Pumpkin … Continue reading

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Remove the seeds from the pumpkin and pull off all the stringy stuff Dry the seeds. Spread onto a piece of parchment paper, and pour a bit of olive oil over them. We cracked salt and then spread that over … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Muffins – the BEST!!!!

Love love LOVE these moist muffins. I heat them up in the microwave for about 10-12 seconds (unless of course I eat them straight from the oven!) These are a favorite at my house, for breakfast, for snack, ANY time!! … Continue reading

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Fresh Pumpkin

Fresh pumpkin!! Easy as can be! I love cooking a pie pumpkin and then using the puree for pie or Pumpkin Muffins or whatever! Check out the Pumpkin Muffin Recipe! It’s VERY easy. I promise. I think the hardest thing … Continue reading

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you are wishing you had dinner at my house..

I cooked a meal for a friend as her husband was sick recently. I was up and brining chicken this morning at the crack.. YUM the chicken was fabulous! I shall post the recipe as soon as possible! I also … Continue reading

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Roast in the crockpot

There was a chill in the air this morning. So I started thinking “comfort food”. I pulled out a frozen pot roast I sprayed my crock pot liner with cooking spray I placed the roast in the crockpot with a … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Brownie Cheesecake

I am *NOT* a cheesecake fan. This may well be the only one I ever post on this blog. LOL. However, this combo of peanut butter and chocolate is just sinful. Yum Scrum! Brownie Crust: 3 – (1 oz) unsweetened … Continue reading

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Caprese salad.

This is one of my favorite salads! Last night I made an amazing caprese salad for my friend Kim who was in town. I sliced tomatoes thin. I layered them with slices of mozzarella. I poured balsamic vinegar over the … Continue reading

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