Cauliflower is going to be the new craze this year!  I can’t remember what publication came out this year saying what the food trends were but cauliflower was definitely listed.  You are going to be seeing it EVERYWHERE from food blogs to restaurants. I definitely don’t mind because it is one of my favorite...

  Shaun and I like to have date night at least once or twice a week.  That means no cooking for me and allowing someone else to treat me to a meal.  We don’t have to eat a fancy or expensive meal.  We are just looking to get away and spend time with one...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.  I feel like I have been staring at Valentine’s Day stuff just a few days after Christmas ended.  Next thing we know we will be buying Christmas decor and gifts starting in the Summer.  Valentine’s Day is definitely a hit or miss with people.  You either enjoy...

Everyone loves fresh cookies right out of the oven and they are all warm and chewy. What happens with the leftovers? How do you store them?  Are they hard just in a day or two? These are very good questions if you like to bake cookies and keep them around the house for yourself...

The other day I received an email from Shaun’s older sister Keri telling me about a fabulous recipe that she likes to make. Mexican Lasagna! After checking out the ingredients I knew that this was going to be a go to dish for us.  The first time I made the recipe I attempted to...

Many families have favorite recipes that have been passed down from generations.  I certainly have my favorites from both sides of my family.  When I met Shaun and his family they were quick to tell me that they love baked ziti.  It’s basically a staple at family functions along with the apple pie moonshine....

How are you measuring flour? Are you aware that there is a proper method to measuring flour?  A recipe can actually have a different outcome just by the way you add your flour to the recipe. Most people add flour by scooping it up in a measuring cup from the bag and then shaking...

I have been staring at a bag of whole green chile’s for the past couple of months.  Ok, maybe a little more than just a couple of months.  I finally decided to take them out of the freezer and do something with them. When I’m walking around our local grocery store they are always...