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Bourbon and Brown Sugar Flank Steak with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

In Beef On 15 Apr 2011 1 Comment

People are always asking me what cuts of meat I buy. I am fortunate enough that I get beef from my dad (who raises cattle), but the one… Read More »

Beef Taco Bake

In Beef, Entree, Mexican On 13 Apr 2011 8 Comments

First, I need to give my wonderful husband at shout out. He did an incredible job on making my birthday special and topped it off with an AMAZING… Read More »

Guest Post: Happy Birthday to Dinah! Toffee Brownie Torte

In Cake, Desserts On 11 Apr 2011 6 Comments

Each year, there is an annual task that requires all of my creative energy. Several weeks before Dinah’s birthday, I start asking her what she wants. In the… Read More »

Homemade Marshmallow Peeps and a Giveaway!

In Desserts, Treats On 8 Apr 2011 33 Comments

My mother loved, loved, loved Peeps. She could easily devour an entire package of them in just one sitting. While I did not share her love for them,… Read More »

Aunt Jan’s Pop-Overs

In Bread, Breakfast On 6 Apr 2011 4 Comments

Last Friday before our long drive back to Kansas City, Aunt Becky made these popovers for us. What a treat! I had never had popovers before and wasn’t… Read More »

Fruit Tea

In Beverages On 4 Apr 2011 0 Comments

As I mentioned in my last post, we have been visiting family in Tennessee for Jeffrey’s grandfather’s funeral. On our visit we were showered with love, sweet memories,… Read More »

Aunt Becky’s Mexican Dinner

In Beef, Entree On 30 Mar 2011 2 Comments

For the last several days we have been surrounded by family. Jeffrey’s grandfather, William M. Greathouse, passed away on Thursday evening, March 24th. We headed to Nashville to… Read More »

Strawberry Shortcake with Orange Strawberry Puree

In Cake, Desserts On 28 Mar 2011 0 Comments

I love when strawberries start coming in season and when I find them at a reasonable price I always pick some up. The other day, while making a… Read More »

Guest Post: Shrimp Fra Diavolo

In Entree, Pasta, Seafood On 25 Mar 2011 1 Comment

I am, depending on your perspective, either very spoiled or very blessed. Most evenings, after a day of work, I come home to find Dinah whipping up some… Read More »

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

In Breakfast On 23 Mar 2011 2 Comments

Before you ask, I have not lost my mind. I know we are beginning Spring and not Fall. I was searching through some recipes online and this one… Read More »

Macaroni and Cheese

In Entree, Pasta On 21 Mar 2011 5 Comments

Several months ago, Jeffrey, the boys and I were headed to Nashville. We were talking to some friends about the bliss that is a “meat and three.” To… Read More »

Chicken Curry

In Chicken, Entree On 18 Mar 2011 1 Comment

This chicken curry recipe is one of my all-time favorites.  It is a recipe from my mother-in-law, Beth that she received from her friend Linda.  It is a… Read More »