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Who knew…I mean WHO KNEW?!! For years I’ve heard comments about how full my refrigerator is, that my pantry is overflowing and my second full size freezer in the garage  is bulging with food. What was I thinking? It’s just me and my husband living here (and our 22 year old cat, who does like […]

Who doesn’t love a good waffle? It’s a nice treat for breakfast or brunch. Warm waffles with butter and maple syrup. Blueberries or strawberries on top. Maybe a little whipped cream? The possibilities are endless. Until now, I haven’t been able to find a really good waffle recipe…and trust me, I’ve tried quite a few. […]

Mom’s Chili

Jan 14, 2015

I hated chili for a long time. My mother used to make it when I was a kid…hated it! When I married my husband, he would get it at Wendy’s because I never made it at home. That was good because I HATED IT!! Then one day my grown up taste buds kicked in and I […]

I found this recipe as I paged through the latest Food Network magazine and decided to give it a try. I’ve made queso many times before…cut up a block of Velveeta, dump in a can of Rotel, turn on the microwave for a few minutes and VOILA! You have queso. Well…not anymore. Fresh cilantro, fresh […]

Kettle Corn

Jan 11, 2014

Until recently, kettle corn was one of those snacks I could only find at festivals or country fairs. You’ve probably seen it, too…some guy in a tent creating that sweet, salty popcorn goodness in a big kettle (hence the name Kettle Corn)….then filling those GIGANTIC bags that you just have to buy. Well….I just have […]

I DON’T FRY AT HOME! At least that’s what I tell my husband whenever he threatens to buy me a “Fry Daddy” so I can make him homemade onion rings. I’m fat enough!! We get that stuff sometimes when we go out! I’m not gonna start making it at home!! Of course, when my oldest […]