Fresh summer tomatoes are sweet, juicy, and full of flavor that can be taken right into the fall and winter months. Really! Right now tomatoes are in season and ripe for the picking. Local farms and markets are perfect places to buy tomatoes if you …
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When it’s too Hot for S’mores: Marshmallow Pops
My kids love marshmallows, but it’s way too hot in Georgia to think about starting the fire pit. A fun alternative to s’mores any day of the week is marshmallow pops. Remember back in June when I shared cake pops? Well, I had plenty of …
Christmas In July Cookies
What a great start to our Christmas in July series with Cheryl’s Creative Slow-Cooker cookbook giveaway. If you didn’t get a chance to enter but would like some super-simple recipes, check out the blog post where you’ll find in the comment section: Darlene’s pot roast …
Becky’s 4th of July Pie
When friend Becky Wigley posted this scrumptious picture on Facebook last July, I knew it was one everyone needed. Perfect for a July 4th cook-out, it is both impressive and simple to make. Becky’s Red, White, and Blueberry Pie recipe comes from Pampered Chef. Now …
Future Shock
[This is the last installment of our Friday posts on fear.] Whenever people are asked what they’re afraid of, somewhere in the list of snakes, storms, and cancer, will appear a fear of job loss or economic downturn. That’s natural. Our most basic needs …
Mint Chocolate Cake Pops
For my daughter’s birthday I tried my hand at cake pops. They were a fun challenge for someone who is not gifted with cake decorating skills. The cake part was easy, the chocolate coating processing was a challenge. I never did figure out how to …
Honey Lime Enchiladas
A guaranteed hit at my house is any type of Mexican dish. The kids love slightly spicy foods, and Mexican fits the bill nicely. One of our family favorites is Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas. The combination of honey and lime is delicious! While I generally …
Chicken Tamale Casserole
Almost rivaling my love of chocolate is my love for tamales. Yes, tamales. Homemade-from-scratch tamales take a considerable amount of time to make and who has hours to spend on tamales these days? Finding this recipe at My Recipes I was happy to learn it …
Ro-tel Salsa
Love spicy food? Love easy recipes? Have I got just the thing for you! This salsa has been a big hit in my home for several years now. The recipe is super simple and can easily be adjusted to suit your family’s tastebuds. Be prepared …
Spring Fruit Salad
Whenever I hear the words fruit salad my mind automatically sings yummy, yummy. If you are a mom of children who love or have loved The Wiggles you know exactly what I’m talking about. This recipe is one that is worthy of singing Fruit Salad, …