Recipes
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Blueberry and Cream Muffins
I’ve been inspired by all of the strawberries and cream muffin recipes I’ve been seeing and I wanted to use up some blueberries I had in the fridge. This recipe makes a heavier batter which keeps the berries from sinking to the bottom of the muffin, oh boy is it...
Toasted Pumpkin Seed
I trust everyone had a wonderful Halloween. We carved pumpkins Saturday night and then hung out with the neighbors for Halloween. It seemed there where more kids out this year then years past, but I'm sure having the perfect weather helped! Sorry I didn't post this...
3 Easy Halloween Recipes
If you know me then you know I love Halloween. This year we are laying low and just carving pumpkins and hanging out with the neighbors on Halloween. I started working on some items to bring out for the Halloween party and wanted to share with you guys in case you’re...
Candy Corn Wreath
I’ve been getting more into the spirit of Halloween and love doing crafts so I was excited to find this idea on the cover of Woman’s Day Magazine. I hung it on my front door for 2 days before going outside to check on it to make sure the acrylic was keeping the bugs...
Iowa Corn Tour – Part 2 of 2
Please read before getting to my post: Everything in today's post is my own opinion, thoughts and feelings with the addition of facts listed by experts. I signed up for this trip when I was originally asked to come out to Iowa to learn more about the journey of how...
Iowa Corn Tour – Part 1 of 2
Please read before getting to my post: Everything in today's post is my own opinion, thoughts and feelings with the addition of facts listed by experts. I signed up for this trip when I was originally asked to come out to Iowa to learn more about the journey of how...
Meeting Bobby Flay and recent happenings
So what have I been up to lately? Well hmmm let me see...Hubby and I took a quick trip up to Pittsburgh, Niagara Falls and Canada weekend before last, here’s a couple of quick pictures from that trip… Once we got home I flew out the next day to Iowa to...
Stewed Winter Melon
I'm fortunate to have the most wonderful neighbors. We usually hang out on Friday nights and socialize everyday when the kids get home from school. My next door neighbor is from Canada and she's told me how much her parents loved to garden so when they moved down here...
Longtail Halloween Treat
Our next guest I originally met through a cooking contest site I'm a member of. She specializes in Halloween which is my favorite holiday so I knew I had to have her as a guest at some point. She just published a book which can be found on Amazon HERE. Please be sure...
Grilled Corn and Chipotle Pepper Salad
This is a super light and refreshing salad. Being a picky eater I don't eat half of the stuff in it, but my hubby raved about how good all the fresh ingredients tasted together so I had to try it. I thought it would be a great dish to end summer and welcome Fall. I...
Brandy Dip with Strawberries
I want to introduce you all to a good friend of mine Christen. I love when she brings this dish over, because I'm in love with La Madeline's strawberry dip. I could eat a whole helping of this if I was left alone with it. I'll be back in control of my blog on...
Meeting Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood is a super sweet girl who seems really down to earth. I can't thank the radio station and vitamin water enough for such a unique experience! (It was nice meeting you Laura!!) Carrie had 3 guards standing in the room to make sure you weren't taking...
