by MaryJane | May 1, 2013 | Menu Planning, Organizing
Happy first day of May! I hope you’re enjoying the warm spring weather as much as I am. There’s just something about the sunshine, green grass, and budding trees that brings new life to my soul. And now that some of our daily activities are coming to a close, I have...
by MaryJane | Apr 9, 2013 | Menu Planning, Organizing
Whew! It’s been a busy month so far, and things are just beginning to ramp up as we finish out our AWANA program and start up summer softball. (Gotta love it when those commitments overlap each spring!) Good thing I have a monthly menu plan for April, so I’m never...
by MaryJane | Mar 23, 2013 | Breads, Breakfast, Food & Garden
Usually, I love to bake from scratch. It’s really satisfying for me to whip up a batch of chocolate chip cookies or form a ball of dough into fresh-baked bread. Sometimes, however, I just don’t have the time or energy to pull off a complicated recipe from scratch....
by MaryJane | Mar 18, 2013 | Dinner, Food & Garden
A couple of weeks ago, my friend Sarah asked me if I had a good recipe for fried cod. Apparently, she had tried a recipe that called for crushed croutons. Although it sounded good in theory, no one liked it at her house. I told Sarah that I do have a recipe for...
by MaryJane | Mar 8, 2013 | Breads, Food & Garden
I first tried this no-knead bread at my brother’s house. His mother-in-law brought it to a family gathering, and it was one of the first platters emptied. Nothing but crumbs! Of course, we all wanted the recipe, and now I’m sharing it with you. I should note that this...
by MaryJane | Mar 5, 2013 | Dinner, Food & Garden
I love beef stroganoff with its moist, slow-cooked beef, flavorful dark gravy, and homemade egg noodles. My great Aunt Christina could make the best beef stroganoff you could imagine. She spent hours in the kitchen preparing this dish. And let me tell you, it was...
