A few days ago, I finally got around to cleaning up my nasty stove top 🙂 When we bought it brand new, I told myself over and over that I wouldn't let it even get to the nasty. Can we say epic fail? Yes, we can. EPIC FAIL. in other news.... or, back to the …
I think today I will wear green.
I think today i will wear green. It was, after all, her favorite color. Nine years ago many families lost loved ones, but my family experienced a loss much closer to home. My dad's aunt Ann... If she were still living today, she would be 93 years old. I know this because when I was …
Freedom in a 7 speed…
Now that I've moved down to Des Moines, my public transportation option are much more limited than they ever used to be! For instance, if I don't make it onto the 4:13 p.m. bus at Merle Hay Mall on a Saturday evening, it's a LONG walk home! While I was living in Ames, buses literally …
Ginger Chicken
This was the most phenomenal dish I have had in QUITE some time 😉 A big shout out to taste of home All I did to alter their recipe was to use a red pepper instead of a green one 🙂 Seriously: you need to try this. Really, I'm in love with the taste and …
Foolproof oven rice
And: Oven Rice! This was super easy, and courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens in a 1 quart oven safe dish, melt 1 T butter in 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Add 1/2 t salt and 3/4 cup of rice. Cover. Bake for 35 min at 350 degrees. Done..... well, as long as the water …
Quick-e’s
as my dear friend Beth informed me today, my poor blog has been lacking. I am sorry for that. Life happened, I got out of routine. Tonight, I will give you a series of quick-e's about what's going on..... and hopefully I'll translate the series of blogs in my head into digital words for you …
Apple Crowns!
I am beyond belief excited to share with you guys this recipe for apple crowns. I have been sitting on it for awhile.... because I had to make it twice to get it just right! Well, last night I made it for the second time and I can tell you for sure that it is …
In case you were curious….
In case you were curious, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. I went to Kansas City last weekend to see my sister. I've been trying to catch up around the house. And, my mom has been here for a few days 🙂 It's all been fun! Don't worry, I have lots of …
Tour de Zucc: Zucchini Brownies
Let me start this by saying I was skeptical. In fact, I think I still might be. However, these were delicious!! Not the first night. They need to rest a day. And, then: yumminess! Zucchini Brownies: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cup white sugar 2 t vanilla 2 cups flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa …
Tour de Zucc: Apple Zucchini Muffins
Today: apple zucchini muffins!!!! Did I mention these were fabulous? I made a little bit of a recipe up given the fact that I had some extra apples hanging out from my Grandma Jo.... more on grandma's apples at a later time. Apple Zucchini Muffins 2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 t baking …
Mrs Claus House 