Easy Cheesey Dip

Calling all cheese lovers, have I got a dip for you! Easy Cheesey Dip! This dip has cheese, cheese and more cheese in it. There is so much cheese in it that I can’t believe I even like it. I generally do not eat cheese unless it’s on a sub, on a cheeseburger or on pizza. I may eat it… Read More

January 23, 2019February 14, 2019

Bacon and Brown Sugar Wrapped Lit’l Smokies

Want a fun, yummy snack idea for movie or sport’s night? You can call this the main part of a meal but I consider it more a snack type meal. We’ve actually eaten these for dinner along with sides like fries, baby carrots and even a small salad. You may need something on the lighter side as they tend… Read More

December 27, 2018

How To Make Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Striped Marshmallows

Today I’m going to introduce you to an easy yummy treat that combines marshmallows, chocolate, peanut butter and graham crackers. It’s super easy to make but does require melting the chocolate so you’ll need to use whatever melting method you prefer. I use a store – bought melter but you can use what works best for you. Years ago when… Read More

October 25, 2018

Baked Chicken Pie – Classic Comfort Food

When the weather gets cool I crave warm comfort food. Soups and stews are two of my favorite comfort foods. Another favorite is baked chicken pie. Some people call it pot pie but to me that’s not the same thing. Maybe baked pot pie but for me I only know it as baked chicken pie. For me, pot pie was… Read More

July 27, 2018November 14, 2018

Sweet and Salty S’mores

With Summer in full swing there is nothing we love more than to end our week with a bonfire. Not just any bonfire but a fire in our homemade oil tank fire pit. You can read how we made it here. Anyway, the last time we were hanging out around the fire the girls decided they wanted s’mores and of… Read More

July 15, 2018November 14, 2018

Chocolate – Peanut Butter Covered Pretzels You Can Make at Home

I love chocolate covered pretzels. There is something so yummy about the sweet chocolate taste mixing with the saltiness of the pretzel. Mmmm. One day I got to thinking about how good they would be with a little bit of peanut butter added to them. Who doesn’t love chocolate and peanut butter? I use my Wilton Chocolate Melter, which I… Read More

June 8, 2018October 4, 2018

Salted Chocolate Toffee Squares

Ever since my sister in law introduced me to these Salted Chocolate Toffee Squares I have been making them for picnics, get togethers and pretty much any other special occasion I can come up with. These delicious little squares are not only addicting but are also very easy to make. They’re so easy to throw together with little clean up,… Read More

May 22, 2018October 5, 2018

Easy Peasy Monkey Bread

I come from a family of dessert lovers. Well, really a family who just loves eating anything remotely resembling a sweet, carb filled after dinner or anytime treat. I personally love all things gooey, chewy, creamy, dreamy, scooped, fried or baked. There aren’t too many sweets that I would turn away. One of my favorite snacks to make is Monkey… Read More

May 2, 2018October 9, 2018

Hamburg Barbecue

My Grandma Neiman made THE best hamburg barbecue ever! She always made a big pot of it on special occasions. I remember eating it on Christmas Eve when the whole family would gather at her house. We would eat supper then everyone would crowd into the living room and open gifts and finally we’d head off to candle light service. … Read More

April 30, 2018October 5, 2018

Quick and Easy Yogurt Parfait

Sometimes my kids surprise me by asking me for a healthy snack. Out of both daughters, one likes fruit the other likes vegetables so I guess I should consider that a win? Well both kiddos like my Yogurt Parfaits. These are so easy and can be tailored to use whatever fruit you choose. My two faves are strawberries and blueberries… Read More

April 17, 2018October 4, 2018

Five Minute Fudge

My Grandma Weaver made the best fudge. She made peanut butter fudge and chocolate fudge and both were delicious. Apparently she used the recipe on the Fluff container which suggests using the ‘soft ball test’. For those of you wondering what that is here’s a quick explanation. When you’ve boiled your ingredients the suggested time, you drop a couple… Read More