Italian Style Garbanzos and Sausage

Amy — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:17:42 PDT

Do you have regular stand-bys for those last-minute-throw-it-together-in-a-wink dinners? A can of green beans used to be our typical go-to for a quick side dish, but lately it’s been a white bean sauté that’s quick, and full of flavor. And I usually have a stockpile of cannellini beans on hand. One evening last week we [...]

Picking Grapes

Amy — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:49:12 PDT

We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry. ~ E.B. White I suppose I agree with that statement for the most part. I think we’re created to use our gifts, and when we are using them, that’s when the joy [...]

What it is? No. 6 Reveal & Winner

Amy — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:12:32 PDT

Yep. This one was a tad bit difficult. Sorry about that, but I did come back and give a hint. Next one won’t be so challenging. Maybe. So what it is? Let’s see… Hmmm… Did ya get it? Got it yet? It’s a… It’s a… It’s a geeeeetar! Actually it’s a guitar bridge pin, a [...]

English Country Dancing

Amy — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:40:05 PDT

Instead of a normal evening of firefly rustling, frog gigging, or sitting around eating bonbons, we headed out one night last week for some English Country Dancing. Our church gym was the place to be last Tuesday night, let me tell ya. A local dance group graciously offered to come teach a night of this [...]

Chocolate Cherry Walnut Cookies

Amy — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:37:31 PDT

With school starting back, we took the opportunity to straighten a few areas around the house for a more organized attempt at a new school year. The pantry was one of the areas haunting me. So I did what only any reasonable mother would do, I stuck my daughter on that job. What will I [...]

What it is? No. 6

Amy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:37:20 PDT

I’m so glad you’re here, because guess what? It’s another round of What it is?, the family friendly game that’s pure mind boggling fun. Okay, maybe it’s not mind boggling. Maybe some of you guess it right off the bat. Others of us have to put more thought behind our guess. But it’s still fun. [...]

Disturbing.

Amy — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:03:42 PDT

I’m not what you would call a neat freak. Yeah, I like things generally in order and picked up. Though, at any given moment around here, you can find a load of laundry needing to be folded, or a sink full of dishes. So in the way of domestic bliss, I guess I’m not the [...]

Boar’s Head Lower Sodium Challenge

Amy — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:06:54 PDT

We all know salt is an essential nutrient, but too much of it can cause you to puff up like a toad frog. Not to mention, the more serious concern of high blood pressure that can lead to heart attacks and stroke. Moderation is important, but it’s difficult to control salt intake if we’re buying [...]

Slocum sings Willy

Amy — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:24:03 PDT

Just in time for your weekend entertainment, here’s Slocum, the singing dog, with another tune just for you. Enjoy!

Bacon and Tomato Pasta

Amy — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:31:36 PDT

Pasta is one of my weaknesses. This Bacon and Tomato Capellini is no exception. It’s another recipe that I found over at Tasty Kitchen. The recipe is simple, with basic ingredients, full of flavor, and it’s an easy dish to prepare for a large group – a good alternative to standard spaghetti. You’ll find a [...]