From the monthly archives:

December 2011

Mexican Pasta with Poblano Queso

December 26, 2011

Whenever I cook pasta, I always cook extra and put it in the freezer so that I can pull out a few cups for a quick meal. So, I did just that the other day. After browning the meat, it was just a matter of opening cans, melting the cheese and throwing it all together. [...]

Fun Semi-Homemade Christmas Gifts

December 20, 2011

Nurse M & M (daughter #3 and author of 52 Mantels) and I went to Ikea the other Day to do some shopping. What an experience! Have you visited that store? We started in the restaurant to eat a little Swedish fare (well…maybe not) but we could have. Great little lunch special and Lil Punkin [...]

Easy Buttery Kahlua Fudge

December 19, 2011

First let me say, “MERRY CHRISTMAS”!!!!! I pray that you have a blessed season and I pray that you will find the reason for the season. I broke down and joined the Christmas tradition and made some fudge. I couldn’t resist. It didn’t help that there was a fudge challenge recently on Mom’s Crazy Cooking. [...]

Turkey Eggs and Egg Salad

December 12, 2011

I was given the most beautiful turkey eggs the other day by some friends who have a male and female turkey. Turkey eggs! Who knew people ate turkey eggs? I had no idea they tasted just like chicken eggs and they are at least half again as big, if not twice as big. Are these [...]

Apple Pie with Cheese Crust

December 12, 2011

Today is the Secret Recipe Club Reveal day. There are over 300 bloggers that participate each month in a recipe exchange….so to speak. We are secretly assigned to another blogger and are supposed to choose one of their recipes to cook. Then….blog about the results. Sounds fun, huh? This month, I am assigned to Dash [...]

His Name is Called Emmanuel

December 7, 2011

I love to celebrate Christmas and I enjoy all the decorations, particularly vintage, glittery, sparkly things. I get into all the gifts and lights and Christmas music. I love the Christmas shows and shopping and all the family traditions….and the great food. However, the birth of a baby in a manger is what it is [...]

Scalloped Potatoes with Cheesy Bechamel Sauce

December 5, 2011

I love the holiday season and all the parties, dinner invitations…..decorations. I LOVE the lighted Christmas trees. Yes…plural. I now have one in my reading area….in my bedroom. I didn’t decorate it except with one string of pearls…..and, of course, lights. It is only about 4 feet tall anyway. I like it so much that [...]