Growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan there are several things I had never heard of (or knew of but not that familiar with) before moving to the south (grits, mac and cheese with eggs, okra, and squash casserole). Now that I live here (see items above) make a pretty frequent appearance in my … Continue reading
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Tasty Treats Tuesday – YUMMUS!
Well it is Tuesday and have nothing else to write about because everything is either in the FAIL Stage or the some where in my mind stage I figured it would be recipe time! This recipe came from Rachel Ray 30 minute meals, I was flipping through the channels a couple of years ago and … Continue reading
Tasty Treats Tuesday – 4 Egg Yellow Cake
Here is my recipe for my yellow cake – it makes 28 cupcakes or 1 – 9×13, 2 – 9″. I tell people it makes the same as 1 box cake. 4 Egg Yellow Cake 1 CUP Shortening 2 CUP White Sugar 4 Eggs 2 TSP Vanilla Extract 2 3/4 CUP All Purpose Flour 3 … Continue reading
Vegan Applesauce – Oatmeal Cookies!
I really wanted to make cookies for my daughter to partake of after school. One major problem I had no butter and no shortening! So I once again Googled something: no butter or shortening cookie recipe. Low and behold I found one that I had all the ingredients too! Applesauce-Oatmeal Cookies 3 c. oatmeal1 … Continue reading
Homemade Black Bean Burgers
I watched FOOD INC. for a second time this week and was completely mortified by where my meat comes from. As I said I have seen FOOD INC. before but I think it is more powerful with multiple viewings because the shock wears off and you actually pay attention to what is being said. I … Continue reading
Homemade Baby Food…
I love to cook and since I am a stay at home mom I figure I have no excuses not to make my own baby food. I did make a little with Jillian but I worked way too much to keep it up. Yesterday, Jillian and I made some sweet peas and the following teething … Continue reading
Salt Dough Name Tags or Ornaments
Well I made salt dough ornaments last year for the first time since elementary school. I needed a cheap easy way to make Christmas Ornaments for friends and family. So I made salt dough ornaments and painted them with acrylic paint and used a spray sealer. I personalized each one with their name, the year, … Continue reading
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