Monthly Archives: February 2012
Smothered Pork Chops
In just a few days time my oldest and I are leaving on a 3 day excursion to the North Carolina coast. Actually, it’s a field trip. A real, honest to goodness field trip for his class. All he’s said … Continue reading
Filed under Dinner, Pork Recipes
French Breakfast Muffins
Hello dear readers. Because of that whole honesty and blogging thing {I liken it to truth in advertising} I have to confess that I set out to make French toast for my little boys before we headed out this morning. … Continue reading
Sunday Meatloaf
Sunday was a long day with constant rain, just about the greyest sky I’ve seen in a long time, which eventually transformed itself into a wintry mix and just under an inch of snow on the ground. The best thing … Continue reading
Roasted Fennel and Artichoke Hearts
I think my husband would be proud of me. Not because I managed to get the laundry done {so he doesn’t run out of black socks to go with his suit} and not because I made a fan-tabulous dinner last … Continue reading
Filed under Vegetable Recipes, Vegetables
Braised Chicken with Prunes and Cream
Hello, my friends. Are you coming down off of your sugar high from Valentine’s Day? I thought after several posts on love notes and Valentines and fluffy pink wreaths {not to mention chocolate cupcakes}, it would be nice to share … Continue reading
Filed under Chicken Recipes
Mini Valentine Cupcakes
So here we are on the big day {happy Valentine’s to you, by the way} and I finally get to share the mini chocolate cupcakes I’ve been talking about for a few days. They were for the littlest’s kindergarten class … Continue reading
Filed under Baking, Valentine's Day
Making Valentines
Last week my oldest thought he had decided what he wanted to pass out to his classmates and friends on Valentine’s Day. He politely asked when we could head over to Target to pick something out. A day or two … Continue reading
Filed under Crafts
Tissue Paper Pom-Pom Wreath {How-to}
First things first. I had planned to name this post: ”Channeling Martha: A Valentine’s Day Wreath How-To.” And then just for fun, I decided to google the words “channeling martha.” And, do you know how many times those two words … Continue reading
Filed under Crafts
Spinach and Mushroom Strata
Once again the very talented Nathalie Dupree brings us an easy recipe for a strata {aka an overnight egg casserole} and this one is from her book, Nathalie Dupree’s Comfortable Entertaining. I collect her cookbooks and have five in all. … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfast, Egg Recipes
Skillet Braised Chicken Bundles
I’m just going to warn you up front. This was really good. Yes, there are a few steps, but I’ve tried my best to guide you through with photos. Maybe a few too many photos, but I’ll let you be … Continue reading
Filed under Chicken Recipes, Pork, Vegetables
