I went to town yesterday to do some shopping and such. Hannah's birthday is this Saturday so we got her birthday gifts as well as school shopping done. {Yay! Done!} Growing up, my grandma would take each grandchild out to lunch and then birthday shopping, just the two of them. I loved it. That's what I do with my kids now. They love being able to hear mom say, "Yes" when they see something they want rather than, "Not today." They have a certain amount of money they get to spend and they can … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
Summer Recipes from Carapelli Olive Oil & A Giveaway!
I have some great Summer recipes for you courtesy of Carapelli. At the end there's also a giveaway, so be sure to scroll down.Summer Salad with Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple in Champagne Vinaigrette1/4 cup Carapelli Premium 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 cloves garlic, minced1 pound peeled and … [Read more...]
Pineapple Cookies
I've posted these cookies before, but I am in the process of re-photographing my earlier posts. I have come a long ways in my food picture taking and so I want to take pics of the earlier recipes and re-post them. I could just replace the pics in those older posts, but I like to see how I have changed and grown in that way, so I'm leaving them, and re-posting the new pics. Today I have my Grandma Cuckoo's Pineapple Cookies. They are one of my favorite cookies. Ever.You must try them. … [Read more...]
Totally Tasty Tuesdays
Last night and tonight we're working in the snack shack at our local rodeo. It is really fun. Hannah and I take orders and such while Lance cooks burgers. Preston and Emma wander in and out to watch the rodeo or help us. Our friends run the shack and we have fun working in there. I also had to make a ton of cookies to sell at the bake sale for Preston's school. Busy days, this week. So I am happy to sit back and show you this week's features...Most viewed recipe...Chopped Buffalo Chicken … [Read more...]
Crispy Chicken & Creamy Italian Pasta
Pasta and I are BFF's. Actually, carbs and I are BFF's. You know what I mean. If there was a diet for an all carb weightloss, I would so be that hot girl whose body everyone else would die for. Oh yeah. That's how much I love carbs. And sweets. So someone work on a diet like that, ok? Thanks.Ingredients3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts5 c. Corn flakes3/4 c. flour1/2 tsp. salt1/2 c. milk6 Tbsp. Olive oil1 (12 oz.) pkg bowtie noodles {Farfalle}Sauce:1 (10 oz.) Philadelphia Cooking Creme … [Read more...]
STM Freebie:CD Envelopes
Today's Freebie is from MyMemories courtesy of Me!I've got a great freebie from Share The Memories...CD Envelopes!They make great covers for family picture discs, wedding discs, music cd's or for cards.Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3All freebies are MyMemories Suite Compatible. What does that mean??? It means that you can now load the freebies directly into your MyMemories Suite Software, and then completely customize them with any paper and embellishments that you have. You don't have to have … [Read more...]
Totally Tasty Tuesdays
Happy Tuesday! I hope you all had a great weekend. We went to Jackson Hole, WY and had a great time. The kids, of course, loved the pool most. Check out our fun on Instagram and follow me for more.Now let's get on to the most viewed recipe...Cheesy Ranch Chicken Pastafrom Semi Homemade MomOther Faves...30 Awesome Cool Whip Recipesfrom Something SwankyBlueberry Cheesecake Muffinsfrom That Little TouchCrockpot Apricot Chickenfrom The Recipe Critic … [Read more...]
Lemon Chicken with a Kick
While you are reading this, I'm enjoying some family time in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Just a quick overnight trip, but I'll take it. I have a tasty dish for you today: Lemon Chicken with a Kick. Yes, another recipe using lemons. I can't get enough of them. This recipe is delicious in a dutch oven or grilled with those grill marks. Yum. You can adjust the amount of kick by adjusting the amount of Tabasco sauce. Lemon Chicken with a Kick Print Author: Mandy Bird Serves: 8 … [Read more...]
Hidden Valley for Everything
This post brought to you by Hidden Valley for Everything. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you heard of the new product from Hidden Valley? It's the new Hidden Valley Everything. Move over, ketchup! Hidden Valley's new line of condiments gives burgers, fries, wings — basically everything — a definite delectable upgrade. Hidden Valley® For Everything Topping & Dip Original Ranch®  is the same great tasting Original Ranch® flavor, now thicker and creamier. Perfect for … [Read more...]