The funny thing about chocolate lovers is they all seem to have their own favorite poison. For some, milk chocolate melts their hearts. Others find that deep, dark chocolate that’s almost a little bitter is more to their liking. Another class of confection people often swoon for is the creamy sensation that has earned the [...]
Every family has its favorite dishes for the holidays, traditions that have been passed down year after year. Maybe it is time to spice things up and introduce some new recipes or at least make some variations to some favorites. It’s a good idea to incorporate family favorites from your spouse’s family (if [...]
I LOVE LEFTOVER NIGHT! I don’t have to cook and I don’t have to think.
We always have leftovers. We actually plan it that way. If there is a lot of leftovers then they get frozen for another meal. Or sometimes I plan the leftovers so we can have them for lunch. But many times there [...]
Breakfast Bagel Casserole
3 plain bagels (thinly sliced)
12 eggs (beaten)
1/2 pound cooked ham (diced)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1. Place butter in heavy skillet. Add ham and onion. Sauté over low heat until tender (approximately 2 minutes). Set aside.
2. Slice each [...]
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Unfortunately, many of us neglect breakfast. And there’s a lot of evidence to suggest that your body and mind will suffer unless you have a healthy breakfast each morning.
You spend six to eight hours sleeping. After that time, your body needs fuel to keep going. Without [...]
I grew up eating almost the same thing every week. SERIOUSLY, I am not joking. My Mother is just not much of a cook and she just may think that spices are the work of everything evil on this earth. Plus, she’s just not that into cooking. Baking is another story!
She did an [...]
Look everywhere for bargains. I know when I’ve been at a local big pharmacy, I have found some great deals on canned foods or even those munchies that I shouldn’t be buying. Microwave popcorn is almost half the price at this big chain pharmacy as well.
Coupons are an incredible deal. But you have to [...]
Cook your meals in advance. After deciding on a menu plan for the week, go ahead and fix as many meals as you can. Choose a time when the entire family can help like Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon. Each person can take one meal and fix it for the following week. Once everything has [...]
There are many reasons why you should plan your meals out for the week. Saving money, saving calories and saving time are the tops.
Scheduling your meals saves you a lot of time. There is no waiting until the end of the day and everyone asking “what’s for dinner?” If you start planning dinner after work, [...]
Soon after school starts back, it’s time for Halloween. Most classrooms have some type of party where the children can dress up and possibly have snacks. If you’ve been asked to provide something to eat, choose from these ten spooky snacks you can make for your child’s classroom.
Think about what your child finds [...]
