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Recipe Challenge: Day 17 - Vegetable Fritters

2012-02-17T18:10:00.000-08:00

Hope you guys like peas!! We made Sweet Pea Fritters today and they made a wonderful afternoon snack for the kids. This recipe would do great for parties or get togethers even birthday's. Simple and easy to make you'll enjoy the bite sized vegetable treats. My kids gave them thumbs up and said they were awesome, so definitely a win in this house. So yummy!! Ingredients 1 (16 ounce ) package

Recipe Challenge: Day 16 -Spinach Tofu Burger

2012-02-16T18:01:00.000-08:00

Who doesn't like a awesome burger? I mean come on! No one can say no to a delicious juicy burger. Am I right? I'm right, I know I am which is why you should keep reading this, it's all about a burger! Today's Recipe Challenge became a very sneaky (incredibly sneaky) way to get my kids to try something totally new to them. Now, yes some may call it mean, some may even think I lied, or hey

Recipe Challenge: Day 15 - Chicken Biscuit Bake

2012-02-15T18:53:00.000-08:00

My Grandmother sent me this recipe, I'm always excited when she sends me one. Since I live well across country now I don't get to see my family at all, so a recipe from back home is a much welcomed surprise. My Grandmother also has a ton of recipes that just end up being perfect. Comfort food by far, I keep them safe and tucked away in my recipe box. The recipe is called, Chicken Biscuit Bake.

Smile Your Way to New York City!

2012-02-15T09:54:00.000-08:00

TopDentists.com wants to know what makes YOU smile for the “Who Makes You Smile” contest. Want to win a trip to New Your City for a professional teeth-whitening makeover? Here's how easy it can be! Simply share a picture of something that makes you smile along with a little caption about the picture with TopDentists.com to win a chance for an all-expense paid trip, $1000 spending money and a

Recipe Challenge: Day 14 - Shortbread Cookies & Greens Pie

2012-02-14T17:54:00.000-08:00

Another double recipe day! Couldn't help myself :) I made a bunch of sugar cookies for the kids and friends, and let's just say I'm tired of them by this point. My kids all asked for cookies though and it had to be something new and different. First recipe up for today is simple, and the kids can help make them. Shortbread Cookies! Ingredients 3/4 cup butter flavored shortening 1/2 cup sugar

'MIRROR MIRROR' - Printable Valentines & Movie Clip

2012-02-13T18:39:00.000-08:00

Relativity Media has a new film, 'MIRROR MIRROR' which is opening March 30, 2012. The film is a family-friendly twist on the classic tale Snow White, and stars Julia Roberts and Lily Collins. A quick summary of the Movie One of the most beloved stories of all time is coming to life in the motion picture event, "Mirror Mirror". A fresh and funny retelling of the Snow White legend, Mirror

Recipe Challenge: Day 13 - Baked Eggs with Spinach & Buttermilk Biscuits

2012-02-13T17:56:00.000-08:00

Dinner plans changed again due to, well cookies. I've been baking cookies all day, and just didn't have enough time to prepare what was planned. This is a double recipe day. I made breakfast for dinner because that always wins the kids over on a very hectic day. This first dish didn't appeal to the kids at all, but they all tried it willingly. It's called Baked Eggs with Spinach. Simple and

Recipe Challenge: Day 12 - Bean Burgers

2012-02-12T14:13:00.000-08:00

Do not, I repeat do not tell my kids I served them a bean burger! Not that they would complain, considering they ate every last ounce but still, if they knew it was a bean burger they would have rolled their eyes even before they took a bite. That's all it takes sometimes with kids, you mention one ingredient and you get the "ewww, yuck" Eye roll here, grimace over there. Kids are tricky, so

I Love My Online Friends Monday Blog Hop!

2012-02-12T13:12:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the I Love My Online Friends Monday Blog Hop! Tami Marie over at The Things We Find Inside invited me for her weekly blog hop again! She's super swamped lately so she posted early, which gives all of you wonderful readers extra time to enjoy the hop! Follow as many blogs as you want, we will follow back! RULES1. Follow the host , Tami Marie over at The Things We Find Inside, and the

Recipe Challenge: Day 11 - Rosemary Focaccia

2012-02-11T18:56:00.000-08:00

It's been raining here a lot these days which brings soup into the dinner plans. Nice hearty warm soup needs a partner, and that today is Rosemary Focaccia . It's a wonderful bread, I love the flavors of this. Simple to make as well, you will really enjoy this ! Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups boiling water 4 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon garlic,

Recipe Challenge: Day 10 - Breakfast Granola

2012-02-10T11:58:00.000-08:00

I've made granola before, but it was much more clustered, something to snack on more than anything. This granola is more like a breakfast cereal, one I'd either eat warmed up or just with cold milk. There's no excuse not to try and make a batch yourself because it's so easy to make, so gather your ingredients you are going to do this! I had another recipe that I was originally going to do,

Recipe Challenge: Day 9 - Ranch Seasoned Pork Tenderloin

2012-02-09T19:41:00.000-08:00

Today was super busy, super crazy, super all over the place. Dinner plans changed due to lack of time to prepare anything and I fell back on the most shortest recipes ever given to me. Ready for it? Don't miss it, cause it's really short. Pork Tenderloin, ranch packet, condensed soup. Cook. Serve. Eat. Kazam, dinner is served! That's it. No seriously, that's all it is! Not only was it the

Recipe Challenge: Day 8 - PB & J Muffins

2012-02-08T16:07:00.000-08:00

My Grandmother emailed me this recipe two years ago, and I just recently came by it again. Hate when I lose a recipe , but love finding it all over again! My kids loved these peanut butter and jam muffins. Such a great treat for after school! You can change the jam even, and my Grandmother also said she subbed the jam with some chocolate chips. I want to try to put banana's in there and see

Recipe Challenge: Day 7 - Cheese Crackers

2012-02-07T16:56:00.000-08:00

Run out of crackers? Don't want to run to the store? No worries, make the crackers yourself! :) Awesome aren't they? I love them! Now go make some yourself! Ingredients 2 cups of bread flour 2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon table salt¾ teaspoon baking soda3 Tablespoons canola oil3 Tablespoons shortening 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded½ cup cold waterExtra flour for rolling Salt for

Recipe Challenge: Day 6 - Sage Turkey Meat Loaves

2012-02-06T18:33:00.000-08:00

These mini meatloaves are fun for kids , perfect serving size for them. Quick to put together, and quick to cook for a busy night! 3 out of 4 of my kids didn't like the gravy, I loved it though! Went well the taste of apples in the turkey. Found this recipe flipping through a Cooking Light magazine a year or so ago, and never got around to making it. Ingredients For Sage Turkey Meatloaves 1

Recipe Challenge: Day 5 - Bob Evans' Game Day Celebrations!

2012-02-05T19:22:00.000-08:00

Did you watch the Superbowl?! Congrats to the Giants! We had an amazing day even though half of us were sick here. Boo, but we still enjoyed today! I was up early starting to cook for the party. Thanks to Bob Evans' for supplying the recipes , slow cooker , bowls and both the Zesty and Original Roll Sausage(s) to help kick off my party today! Made several things today, the new recipe

Recipe Challenge: Day 4 - Eggs in a Nest

2012-02-04T09:02:00.000-08:00

Woke up starving this morning, couldn't wait to try this recipe this morning. My friend in passing just blurted it out. There's no recipe to follow she simply said, "Fry an egg on bread" Really? That's it? OK. That was really all she said, crack an egg over a piece of bread and fry it. So I cracked an egg over bread and attempted to fry it. Attempted is the word you should pay attention to. It

Recipe Challenge: Day 3 - No Bake Granola Bites

2012-02-03T11:09:00.000-08:00

I'm always on the look out for different recipes for granola bars, or energy bars to make for my kids. They easily go through them faster than I can make them. This recipe I found through Pinterest, a No-Bake granola bite that the kids would love! Super easy to do, and you can switch it up however you like! You can find the original post here . Since you can pretty much sub the ingredients, you

Recipe Challenge: Day 2 - Balsamic Chicken

2012-02-02T11:08:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the second day of the Challenge! This recipe came from a friend , and it's for a whole chicken (about 4lbs) I made this instead with chicken drumsticks for lunch along with mashed potatoes and steamed carrots. Make it a one skillet or pan meal by quartering up some root vegetables , carrots, potatoes onions if your short on time. Tastes delicious! Ingredients for Balsamic sauce 3

Recipe Challenge: Day 1 - Rye Bread

2012-02-01T15:26:00.000-08:00

You ever hear your mother somewhere in the back of your head saying "Read the directions carefully?". Go ahead and shrug it off then continue with whatever you were doing only to end up asking yourself, why oh why didn't I read the directions carefully? Well I had that moment today. I make bread a lot, didn't seem like rocket science to make some Rye Bread. Guess again! Nothing blew up, not

The Secret World of Arrietty

2012-01-31T15:05:00.000-08:00

The Secret World of Arrietty is coming to theaters next month on February 17th. Have you seen the clips for the movie yet? I'll share one in a minute, it looks really cute, something my kids would enjoy. The Secret World of Arrietty is based on Mary Norton's children's book series "The Borrowers." If your kids have never read these, I highly suggest you pick them up, very cute lots of

Don't miss it!

2012-01-30T14:59:00.001-08:00

Remember the Recipe Challenge I told you about? Well, it's starting this Wednesday! You don't want to miss it, I will be posting a new recipe each and everyday. Friends and family sent them in by the dozen, and they are really yummy looking! From main meals, soups, sandwiches, desserts (of course!) and snacks, I've got it all coming your way starting February 1st. Make sure you follow me on G+

Garden Update

2012-01-29T14:10:00.000-08:00

My winter garden is still going, lost a few greens due to frost but I still have plenty to tend too. Mustard is still coming in strong, I've planted several others so I can keep harvesting year round. I plant nearly every 10-15 days inside and after several weeks transport them back outside after hardening them off. By planting so often, I will have greens to be harvested nearly every week. Once

Sweet Treat Friday - Peanut Butter Treat Cookies

2012-01-27T17:15:00.000-08:00

This cookie works in a pinch for after school snacks or treats on weekends when you don't have any time on your hands. Not only can you switch up what you want in the cookie, it takes less than twenty minutes to put them together bake and eat them. Just pour the glass of milk and be ready, you'll love them and the kids will too! I've made these with M&M's before and they're great! Triple Treat

Physics of Sound - A Fun project with the kids

2012-01-26T15:43:00.000-08:00

Kids always beat on everything from floors to your kitchen mixing bowls! Sound is always fun, sure it's loud but why not turn their little drumming session into a science lesson? Here's how you can do a simple Percussion Instrument with the kids. Bowl Beaters- What you need- Couple of empty bowls, jars of different sizes Plastic Wrap Tape Pencils, pens, chop sticks or a toothbrush. How to