Karisma is hosting Fun Monday. She wants to know: I want you to take a trip down memory lane, and keep right on going, right back to your childhood. And I want to hear “THAT STORY”. You remember the one? Yes, you do! The one your parents, siblings, extended family or friends, would never let … [Read more…]
Abraham Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, Springfield IllinoisIt is rumored to be good luck to rub Lincoln’s nose.The nose is about 7 feet off the ground.
I dont’ think I’ve posted about this yet, so here’s a nifty gift for that hard to buy for co worker, secret santa at work… or a cute giveaway for a holiday party, decoration for your table, etc. If I can do it, anyone can do it. All you need besides candy is a pair … [Read more…]
Edition 18-Sour Cream Sour cream is also a great thing to have in your fridge “pantry.” It can be used in everything from potatoes to a tasty cake. Top a taco, stir up a dip. In this instance, it’s combined with herbs and soup to make a “gravy” for the casserole. Ed.18 RecipeChicken Crescent Casserole … [Read more…]
make me cry. Happy country songs.. make me cry. Everything makes me cry right now. Bah!
Edition 17-Tomato Paste Tomato paste is a thick tomato product often found in small cans or tubes. It can be added to the back of a sauce to give a hint of tomato flavor, or as a base to start making something as awesome as spaghetti or pizza sauce. If you have a recipe that … [Read more…]
If you do try any of my recipes, please be sure and let me know how they turn out. I always like to know. Thanks Jenni for letting me know that the Taco Soup turned out for you. A lady I knew made the same thing but warmed it in a little crock pot and … [Read more…]
Okay, let’s play. You tell me which kid belongs to who. If you get them all right, well, I’d be really surprised and I’d have to think on it- you may get a prize. K? And if you know my family you can’t play. Sorry. That wouldn’t be fair to everyone else. Okay I guess … [Read more…]
Edition 16-Tomato Sauce I use tomato sauce in a variety of recipes. It also covers a pizza in a pinch when you run out of pizza sauce. You can even get some with “flavors” now. I usually buy 8 oz and 15 oz cans. These are pretty inexpensive in general, but even on sale at … [Read more…]
Edition 15-Olives Okay, so olives (black or green, or other) are great items to keep on your shelf. For one thing, if you are stuck with a potluck or food day and you have no idea what to bring, you could throw together a quick relish tray with what you have on hand in your … [Read more…]