Roots to Grow

5 Cup Cookie Bars

2011-04-06T16:39:00.001-04:00

These cookie bars are a lot like Seven Layer Bars. They are very rich and delicious and oh so simple to make. I think they will be my new go to recipe when I need to take something to a covered dish or party. Ingredients:1 stick of butter, melted1 cup graham crackers, crushed 1 cup chocolate chips1 cup butterscotch chips (or peanut butter chips)1 cup chopped pecans1 cup flaked cocoanut 14 oz

SwaddleMe

2011-03-16T09:00:00.000-04:00

Baby C slept so well his first few weeks of life because we swaddled him every time he napped and at night. As he got a little bigger and stronger he began kicking out of the small swaddling blankets, so we tried using a SwaddleMe that had been given to us as a hand-me-down. Once placed in the cotton SwaddleMe, our nights of peace and quiet returned (except for the expected night

Little Man is Two!

2011-03-15T16:23:00.001-04:00

I can't believe my Little Man is 2 years old already! I know it's cliche, but they really do grow up so fast. He had a wonderful time at his party. We are blessed with a large family so our home was full with grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. We had been having beautiful spring weather the week before the party so I had reserved a pic-nick shelter at the

Olan Mills Birthday Club

2011-03-07T09:00:00.000-05:00

Get a FREE picture package from Olan Mills on your child birthday! Sign up for Olan Mills Birthday Club here. I signed Little Man up!

Broccoli & Cheese Soup

2011-03-04T09:11:00.000-05:00

As the leaves changed this past fall, so did my appetite for soup. I am so glad that I have a new attitude towards soup because I was definitely missing out before. During the winter months I probably made at least one pot of something yummy each week, eating it for dinner the day it was made and then freezing the rest in a freezer bag for a meal the following week. This worked out really well

Simple Homemade Hummus

2011-03-01T17:10:00.001-05:00

1 can garbanzo beans 1 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice1 Tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon cumin1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper2 Tablespoons water Mix first 7 ingredients in a food processor. Slowly add water while food processor is running. You may not need to add all the water, just add a little at a time until the hummus is smooth. The great thing about this

"Thank You Momma! Thank You, Thank You!"

2011-02-28T09:00:00.007-05:00

About this time last year I decided to start weaning Little Man because he was turning one. I had mixed feelings about weaning him, but I felt like I should because it’s just what most people do. And by most people I mean most people who breastfeed through the first year, which is not most people, but any way… I began cutting out feedings one at a time with a plan to have Little Man completely

Tip – Reusable Shopping Bags

2011-02-28T09:00:00.005-05:00

I have used cloth shopping bags for about 2 years now. I have my green Harris Teeter bags and a couple of random plain canvas bags. When I first started trying to use them I had a hard time remembering to take them with me, but these days it is second nature and I grab them as I head out the door to go shopping. Every now and then I forget them and beat myself up over the 4-5

Quick Delicious Rolls

2011-02-25T08:41:00.001-05:00

We Southerners know that mayonnaise is a staple ingredient in anything from salads to casseroles. Admittedly it’s not the healthiest thing to eat, but it is the secret to making these rolls so easy and so delicious. 2 cups self rising flour 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon sugar Mix all ingredients for 2 minutes. The consistency of the dough will change and be sticky. Spoon into

Microwave Meatloaf

2011-02-23T09:00:00.002-05:00

When my husband and I got married, my Mother-in-law gave me a few recipe cards with some of her most loved (by everyone in the family) dishes. One of those is Mama Kim’s Favorite Microwave Meatloaf. I will admit, this recipe collected a little dust, just sitting in my recipe book for a couple of years because I was too scared to attempt cooking a meatloaf in the microwave…I’m a little

Homemade Red Sauce

2011-02-17T09:00:00.003-05:00

Homemade Red Sauce This is super easy, plus it is cheaper and healthier. I think this recipe produces about 2 jars of the store bought sauce and I usually stretch it to last two or three meals. I will be honest, while this is yummy right when you make it, I think it tastes even better a day or two after being able to combine. Try it out with Naomi's Ravioli Bake - Delicious!

Camelbak Water Bottle

2011-02-16T09:00:00.005-05:00

"We Love it Wednesdays!" Each Wednesday we are going to share our favorite things with you: baby and toddler products, great finds, deals and freebies, and even indulgences for momma. My friend Kate gave me my Camelbak Water Bottle and it is absolutely one of my most prized possessions. It has served me well - in the last few months of pregnancy and now as a breastfeeding mother who

Ravioli Bake (or as Little Man calls it, Olio)

2011-02-16T09:00:00.001-05:00

This was an instant hit from the very first time I made it. I can’t remember where I got the recipe to start with, but I have made some variation of this dish once every few weeks since. Most of the time I make it meatless (the way I prefer it) and sometimes I make it with meat (the way my hubbie prefers it). Little Man loves it too! I love this meal mostly because it is so delicious, but

Pressure Cooking

2011-02-15T09:05:00.001-05:00

This post is not about the type of pot that my Granny uses to make most of her delicious home style meals, but rather about the insane amount of pressure that I put on myself when entertaining guests, more specifically new friends. No offense to family members and already close friends, but you guys are easier to prepare for since I kind of already know your palate. For example, I know not to

Love is..

2011-02-14T09:00:00.006-05:00

Love is… a sign that spring can’t be far away.Love is...by Kim Casali February is the shortest month of the year, but for me it always seems like the longest. It is dreary and gray and cold. I begin to hope for spring, but know that it is still far away. I find myself having a negative attitude in February; not everyday, but more than I would like. On these 'blah' February days I have to make a

Strawberry Frosting

2011-02-12T09:00:00.001-05:00

This recipe post is going to differ a little than the ones we have listed here before. Everything we have posted we have actually made, but I am going to go ahead and share this one for strawberry frosting that I am going to make today for some Valentine cupcakes. I am going to pull a Sandra Lee (semi-homemade) trick and use a box cake mix (devils food) since my Saturday is jam packed

I Love Us

2011-02-11T22:35:00.001-05:00