Yesterday was a busy day. It seems like most days are busy, lately.Did some laundry.Sang at a funeral.Drove an hour to take Preston to the dentist.Took myself to the dentist.Got some groceries.Drove the hour back home and picked up Hannah from my sis-in-law.Made sure all the homework was done.Got the kids to bed.Flopped on the couch with a Diet Coke and The Ellen DeGeneres Show & Pretty Little Liars that I dvr'd.So you'll understand why I chose the features that I did.Peanut Butter … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
Shortcut Linzer Cookies
These are another favorite cookie of mine. They remind me of Christmas, since that is when my aunt makes her Linzer cookies and give them out to us. They are so melt-in-your mouth delicious. They are very dangerous to eat. I can never stop at just one!The traditional Linzer Cookie has two layers with the jam in between. I made a shortcut version that tastes just as amazing with less time and effort.I add finely crushed pecans, but you don't have to. But I think you really should. You … [Read more...]
Saucy Mama Mustard Winner
The winner is...True Random Number GeneratorMin: Max: Result:5Powered by RANDOM.ORG#5...KellyGreene1978 who said, "I would use it for the yummy chicken recipe you posted."Well now you can, Kelly! Be sure to email me so I can get your info!Thanks for everyone who entered and voted for my Smoky Garlic Chicken recipe. … [Read more...]
Totally Tasty Tuesdays
Today's features are pretty self explanatory. Just delicious.Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookiesfrom Babycakes BlogLittle Debbie's version are one of my favorite treats. I cannot wait to make these. Thin Mint Muddy Buddiesfrom Fantastical Sharing of RecipesGirl Scout cookies are here and why wouldn't you make these?Braided Pizza Loaffrom Six Sisters' StuffI just want to grab that piece of pepperoni hanging out. Mmmm... … [Read more...]
Monster Green Smoothie
I'm sure by now that many of you have heard of green smoothies. Made with spinach or other greens and fruit that are so healthy (so much so, in fact, that I'm not sure why it's appearing on my blog!) and full of fiber and iron and protein if you use peanut butter. Here's a site to read up on the Green Monster Movement. There's also lots more recipes for variations on the green smoothie. To me it looks like a green monster got blended up. So I just can't look at it while I drink it. It's in my … [Read more...]