Autumn’s Apple Crisp Pizza

Churches have long been known for a great place for recipe swapping.  Now, don’t get your dander up, I’m not saying recipe swapping is the best function of a church 🙂 but it is a lovely by-product! A couple of weeks ago at our church small group meeting, my friend Maribeth served an Apple Crisp … Read more

Blueberry Crumb Bars

Even though I had just baked up Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars, I saw a picture of these blueberry crumb bars on three different websites within just a few days of each other and I knew I just had to make them. Thanks to a bumper crop this year, we have a fresh stock of blueberries … Read more

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Last year I saw a post from Brown Eyed Baker for these Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake bars.  I printed out the recipe and added to my “to-bake” and “to-make” pile of recipes.  It has surfaced several times in the past 18 months but something else always caught my eye. But this August my youngest son Chris, … Read more

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

I haven’t blogged since Easter except for a tribute to my son’s birthday.  LIFE came at us fast the last 3 weeks.  Sweeping across the country is winter bronchitis and flu and we didn’t dodge the bullet this year.  Sadness struck our neighborhood as we lost our good friend and neighbor, Kevin, to the ugliness … Read more

Fried Green Tomato Parmesan

I am absolutely torn up about what recipe to share next.  We have been canning and freezing up a storm and so those recipe seem timely.  But then my Chief Culinary Consultant and main-man gardener starts bringing me the most beautiful green tomatoes and all other recipes fly out the window!It all started very innocently … Read more

Artichoke Parmesan Bake

It was time for my 6 month dental appointment. Teeth cleaned and checked. I never mind because it also means that I will get to spend some time with Connie, our dental hygienist, who I just adore.  Connie is always ready to talk kids, grandkids, crafts, and RECIPES with me.  It is a fun time … Read more