DIY Crackers

Why in the world would anyone make homemade crackers? I’m bored.  No.  Absolutely no.   I am never bored. I’m curious.  Maybe. It’s snowing and I just made Chili Soup and I have no soup crackers.  Bingo!  I didn’t want to drive 10 miles on this road to get “crackers.”  Here is what I learned —  … Read more

Italian Cream Birthday Bake

Middle Tennessee has been hit with full-on WINTER all in one week.  This week.  Ice. Snow. Rain. Sleet. Thunder. More Ice.  All this week.  The glorious result for me is that we have been home all week.  This may not sound great to you but for me, it is a blessing to have appointments cancelled.  … Read more

For The Love of My Family – Tuna Noodle Casserole

What do you do purely for the love of your family?  Something you would never, ever do except out of love? Tuna. Noodle. Casserole.  That’s it.  I make tuna noodle casserole because they love it.  If I didn’t want to make them happy I would never, ever make tuna-anything.  Actually, I would never even open … Read more

Got Chocolate? DIY Valentine Gifts

Fudge doesn’t have to be for Christmas-time only!  At our house “anything chocolate” equates to a ♥ fantastic gift ♥ for my Chief Love any time of the year! This fudge was gifted to us this Christmas by our friends Peggy and Barnett.  I will be making it this week for my funny Valentine. ♥ … Read more

Soups On! A Dozen of Winter’s Best Soups

During the winter months I try to make a pot of soup each week. Here are some of my favorites.  Our all-time family favorite is the lasagna Soup.  If you haven’t ever made it … now is the time! Taste of Italy Lasagna Soup 9 Can Vegetable Soup Fresh Tomato Basil Cream of Maitake Mushroom … Read more