by MaryJane | Nov 30, 2012 | Desserts, Food & Garden
This recipe for homemade toffee comes straight out of the Betty Crocker cookbook, page 165 of the Bridal Edition, to be exact. (One of the best gifts, ever, by the way. Thanks, Mom and Dad!) I stumbled on this recipe when my husband was in graduate school, I was...
by MaryJane | Oct 16, 2012 | Menu Planning, Organizing
Sporting a range of pork, chicken, and beef, this weekly menu plan is sure to please everyone in my house…most days! According to family rules, you have to eat at least three bites without complaint, and you only get dessert if you eat everything. No...
by MaryJane | Oct 2, 2012 | Desserts, Food & Garden
I love fall! The summer heat is gone. Cool evenings and crisp, fall days have taken their place. Sharp, beautiful colors fill my landscape as I look out our back window at our red barn and the fall leaves surrounding our property. In honor of my favorite season, I...
by MaryJane | Oct 1, 2012 | Menu Planning, Organizing
Some of you have asked about the menu planning board I’ve posted on my refrigerator, where I can see a month’s worth of recipes at a single glance. For anyone who would like to make one, too, here’s a quick tutorial. But first, some background. Before coming up...
by MaryJane | Oct 1, 2012 | Breakfast, Food & Garden
I’ve already posted a fabulous recipe for zucchini pie, and some of you might be asking, “Why is she posting another zucchini pie recipe…and one without a crust to boot?” The answer? Because Saturday night, I needed to make a breakfast...
by MaryJane | Sep 28, 2012 | Crock-Pot, Dinner, Food & Garden
As promised, I’m sharing my latest Crock-Pot find with you. I made this creamy Crock-Pot beef and noodles recipe last week, and while it didn’t get any “super thumbs up!” ratings, it didn’t get any “thumbs down” ratings either, so it’s going in my permanent recipe...
