This past weekend we went camping. The kids love setting up the tents and sleeping out under the stars, especially when it's only 20 feet from our back door. Yep, we set up tents in our backyard and had a blast. With gas prices as high as they are and daddy still not feeling 100%, we decided to stay home and have as much fun as possible.

We set up tents, picked up a small grill and made the most of… Read More

My kids are probably like every other kid on the planet; they want cookies year-round regardless of the weather. I'm not a 'cookie mom'. I really dislike making cookies, yet I do it often because the kids love them. I like cookies too, but baking them seems to drive me completely batty. I don't mind the unbaked kind so much because there's no waiting at the oven door for 8-10 minutes before heading back to the counter to drop or… Read More

The 4th of July is just around the corner and I can't wait to get started on all manner of tri-colored treats. One 4th Party we held that I particularly liked was one where each food was theme-related. We had it later in the evening, desserts only, and then we gathered for the fireworks.

Everyone had a terrific time. The women asked how each dish was made, the men ate like animals (as usual) and the kids kept going… Read More

In my house the hands-down favorite dress-up outfit is fairies. Gossamer wings, fluttery skirts and sparkly wands make for the perfect game of pretend. The girls race around the house bestowing us all with sprinklings of fairy dust, wishes granted and spells cast. I recall my own fairy costume as a child, and as fun as it was, it was never the same without the wand. Waving of hands or nodding of heads didn't cut it when a spell really… Read More

Cobbler usually evokes thoughts of cooler days when the desire for comfort food runs high. When the cobbler is made with berries, though, it's all Springtime to me. This cobbler is little on the 'cheating' side, using canned biscuits in lieu of homemade dough and frozen berries replacing the usual fresh. This will be our Father's Day dessert, and just like any other day here, time is of the essence, so streamlining the preparation was key. My husband is just… Read More

In our home, daddy's favorite meal is breakfast, and because of that we have "breakfast for dinner" often. One thing dad likes is breakfast sandwiches made with waffles or pancakes, egg, cheese and sausage. We also enjoy a good strata, and on one recent "breakfast sandwich night" I got the idea to turn this handheld favorite into a one-dish-wonder. It turned out so well that I can see it being requested for many meals. Although it's delicious as-is, the maple… Read More