Monthly Archives: October 2010

Warm Fall Stew

Hunting season has officially started; not that it ever really ended in this house…we just go from hunting crabs/fish to deer.  As I’ve mentioned before, I’m happy to have a husband who hunts (for the most part) because it allows … Continue reading

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Halloween Treats

It’s almost Halloween which means it’s time for tricks and treats!  We have our fair share of tricks around here (Shhhhhh….don’t tell him there’s spinach in there) …but this house prefers treats!  My wonderful mother-in-law gave me this idea a … Continue reading

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I’m Alive, I’m Alive…..

and to make it up to you I have one of my favorite recipes to share.  Whew…what a horrible week it has been.  It started with the stomach flu, progressed to strep throat (accompanied by fever, chills, exhaustion…you name it) … Continue reading

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Sick, sick, sick

Sorry for the lack of posting…I’ve been sick, sick, sick.  Yesterday the stomach flu and now strep throat.  Yuck!  I’ll be back soon with some more exciting eats…there’s nothing exciting about hot tea and cough drops. 

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Apple Butter Happiness!

I wish you could smell my kitchen right now.  Not only does it feel like fall outside this morning, but it smells like fall because of what I just made in my crockpot.  Apple Butter….caramel apple butter to be precise.  … Continue reading

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To Run or Not To Run….

That’s what I’ve been struggling with lately.  This summer was the first time in years that I did not have a set exercise routine.  And because of that I really fell off the exercise wagon.  I actually lost weight, but … Continue reading

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All Time Favorite Cookies!

Andy and I attended a beautiful wedding on Friday night.  The venue was beautiful.  It was in an old barn-type building that was huge.  The cake was probably the best part.  Buttercream icing.  Sweet…just like it should be.  Another one … Continue reading

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Happy Columbus Day!

While the boys are out “sailing the ocean blue” Mama’s home enjoying a day off!  Which means I got to actually think before making breakfast.  What did I choose?  Why pumpkin maple pancakes of course! Pancakes made with 2 Tbsp … Continue reading

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Sweet Day, Sweet Millet

Today was beautiful!  After a crappy night (one of our little pups had the stomach flu and was up ALL night) we needed it!  Sam headed to soccer practice.  Here is his first official soccer photo.  Handsome! This afternoon we … Continue reading

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“D” is for…

Damn good dinner on a week night (if I do say so myself).  Okay, I promise, that’s the last of the alphabet.  I’m brain washed by a preschooler…somebody help me!  Okay, back to that dinner.  The temperature is supposed to … Continue reading

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