Do you know your wood? Knowing the different characteristics of wood is very helpful information to have if you are purchasing or repairing wood items. I did a poll with some of my friends and I asked them "How do you identify what type of wood something is made of?" The general consensus was by … [Read more...]
Ice Cream Cake Recipe
Do you prefer cake or ice cream? Yesterday was my sons 15th birthday and he's not much of a cake person so he requested an ice cream cake. As much as I appreciate the artistry of Carvel and Baskin Robbins ice cream cakes I don't much care for the prices. In an attempt to fulfill his birthday … [Read more...]
St. Patty’s Placemats – Quick & Easy
St. Patrick's day has always been a big to-do in my family. Just two generations ago my mother's entire family lived exclusively in Ireland. A lot of their Irish customs and traditions were brought here and passed down. In honor of our families heritage we try to carry on some of these traditions … [Read more...]
Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwich 8 slices sourdough bread8 slices pepper jack cheese1 cup artichoke hearts packed in water2 tablespoons butter (softened) Assemble sandwiches using 2 slices of cheese and a 1/4 cup of artichoke hearts. Spread the outside of the sandwich with … [Read more...]
Fluster’s Creative Muster – Party #11
A Life Unprocessed Homemade Kitty Litter What a wonderful post! It's frugal and a much healthier alternative than the cat litters that are on the market. For being the featured link, A Life Unprocessed received a special trophy to display on her blog as well as her link being shared on … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Shish Kabobs
I was riffling through my recipes the other day and came across a forgotten family favorite. Pork tenderloin was on sale this week so this was the perfect opportunity to dust off the old recipe and reintroduce it to the family. It was still a hit especially when I served it with a little rice and … [Read more...]
Simple Macaroni & Cheese
Simple Macaroni & Cheese 8 ounces elbow noodles3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour1 cup whole milk1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)salt & pepper (to taste) Cook pasta according to package directions.In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Red Bean and Rice
Pressure Cooker Red Bean and Rice 2 tablespoon butter3 celery stalks (diced)1 large onion (diced)4 cloves garlic (minced)1 pound dry red kidney beans (cleaned and soaked)2 bay leaves1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning4 cups rice Cook rice according to package directions. Your should … [Read more...]