by MaryJane | Feb 15, 2013 | Food & Garden, Snacks
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved homemade popcorn. You know, the kind where you can hear the kernels sizzling in the pan right before they pop? And taste the warm, crunchy goodness just seconds after you fill a gigantic bowl with all those white, fluffy, popped...
by MaryJane | Feb 13, 2013 | Crock-Pot, Dinner, Food & Garden
I just came across a super simple Crock-Pot beef recipe that I know I’ll be making again and again. Are you ready for the ingredients? 1 packet dry ranch dip mix, 1 packet dry Italian salad dressing mix, 1 packet dry brown gravy mix, and 1 cup of water, earning it the...
by MaryJane | Feb 12, 2013 | Dinner, Food & Garden
Oh my goodness! I just realized that I have never shared one of my family’s favorite beef recipes with you. It’s Hearty Steak Pie, and it’s not only delicious but also super simple to make. I first came across this recipe in one of my favorite cookbooks: Slow Cooker,...
by MaryJane | Feb 10, 2013 | Celebrating
Before I talk about how to make a family outing jar, I’d like to give a few reasons why you should make one. If your family is anything like ours, you’re probably high on extracurricular activities and low on quality family time. (Sitting around the TV together...
by MaryJane | Feb 4, 2013 | Desserts, Food & Garden
Guess what I ate for breakfast yesterday? If you guessed Gooey Cake, you’re right. 🙂 I blame my friend Christina for this sudden lapse in judgment and complete lack of self-control. I had never even heard of Gooey Cake before she made it for me last weekend....
