Monthly Archives: October 2011
The Countdown Has Ended {it’s Halloween!}
This question has been asked a million times this month: “How many more days until Halloween, Mom?” This morning my kindergartener {the chief question-asker in our house}, finally realizing IT was here, said, “I’m so excited to trick- or-treat tonight.” … Continue reading
Filed under Family, Inspirations
Pumpkin Cranberry-Pecan Muffins
predictable? Totally. But, it’s fall and aren’t we craving homemade treats made with pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg? I sure am. It got so chilly here Friday night (high 40′s). Cue the eye-rolling from my friends and family in the northeast. In my … Continue reading
Caramelizing Onions + a little baseball update
It’s been a crazy week. The best saying I can think of, is: “when it rains it pours.” Do you know that one? It’s not so much a complaint as it is acknowledging that this is a week with a … Continue reading
Filed under 5 Ingredient Recipes, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetables
Chicken Noodle Soup
Saturday night was quiet one for our family though I admit that those evenings are just fine with me. We had a busy day though…a 10:00am t-ball game, lunch out, and one really long game of Monopoly, which my Mom patiently … Continue reading
Filed under Chicken Recipes, Dinner, Soups and Stews
Cozy & Warm {banana bread for fall days}
There’s a little chill in the air, clouds in the sky and the wind is blowing. We already have falling golden leaves, our pumpkins are lined up on the front porch and according to my kids, we need several more. … Continue reading
Filed under Baking, Inspirations
My Favorite Roast Chicken + {field green salad recipe}
This is hands-down my favorite roast chicken recipe. It’s the one I turn to over and over again and make year round. Last night, I had the pleasure of bringing dinner to a friend who had just welcomed a new … Continue reading
Filed under Chicken Recipes, Dinner, Salads
Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Pita Bread
Many months ago when I planted my tomato garden and created my {slightly brilliant} tomato plan, I just assumed I’d be putting together that old summer standby, the tomato-cucumber salad. Hmmm…never happened. I think I was too busy whipping up tomato … Continue reading
Filed under Salads, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetables
State Fair + Chocolate Chip Brownies
Yesterday we headed to the NC State Fair. It was perfect weather {sunny and 74} for walking around, standing in lines, eating bad-for-you food and spending time together as a family. The boys enjoyed every minute of it from the cotton … Continue reading
Quick Weeknight Tomato Sauce {5 ingredients + ways to use it}
This sauce is super quick {you can call it “the quickie” if you like} and is quicker to make this one I posted awhile back. And while we’re on the topic, there’s nothing wrong with sauce in a jar. I … Continue reading
Filed under 5 Ingredient Recipes, Pasta Recipe, Sauce Recipes, Vegetable Recipes
Sour Cream and Chive Bread
I have been staring at the bread recipes from Nathalie Dupree’s Great Meals for Busy Cooks for months. I haven’t made a yeast bread in years {notice you don’t see any on my blog} and suddenly I decided to go … Continue reading
Filed under Baking
