HomemadeMonkey Bread There's no monkeying around here!! This recipe is just bananas, it may take a little time and effort but its still super easy and simple yet so incredibly indulgent! Usually, I can only find monkey bread recipes made with pre-made dough, but this recipe is super duper easy and not intimidating at all.... Continue Reading →
Peach Jam Recipe (and some life updates)
Alright so I haven't posted a recipe or any sort of post in a long while. Life is crazy...how crazy you ask? Well, have you ever had to live with your In-Laws? How about for 4 years with two kids? Yea...it ain't easy. My husband keeps promising me year after year that we will have... Continue Reading →
Backyard Photos
My husband and I don't own so I am not really allowed to do any sort of 'landscaping' but I try to find the beauty in my surroundings so....Here a some pictures from around the backyard As I was taking a full view of the pine tree, a heron flew into frame...I tried to get... Continue Reading →
Tender Zucchini Bread Recipe
Zucchini bread is so heavenly, perfect for a Sunday brunch, as a 'thank you' gift or for 'just because'. Totally husband approved and kid friendly, it never lasts long in my house. I substitute applesauce for half of the amount of oil the recipe call for, plus Zucchini is a vegetable, so its healthy, right?... Continue Reading →
Steak salad with chickpeas and balsamic dressing!
So whenever Ribeye steaks go on sale at our local grocery store, I usually stock up and my husband uses the ole' foodsaver and we store them in the freezer. It is so nice to be able to pull a great steak out and have it defrost in a matter of hours, still almost like... Continue Reading →
Majestic Eagle pictures
Early in the year, my husband was fortunate enough to spot a pair of eagles in our backyard! I got as close as I could to take a quality picture, until one of the eagles took off flying so I snapped a couple pictures of the one eagle midair. After that, I retreated back to... Continue Reading →
Photography – a hobby
Once upon a time, my husband and I had a quarrel because I had lost my camera between the couch cushions....As an apology for overreacting he decided to buy me a very nice canon camera. His rationalizing behind this was if the camera was too big to fit between the cushions, I wouldn't lose it.... Continue Reading →
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe
It is that time of year for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and all the other lovely berries that make they're debut in the early summer. One of my favorite summer pie recipes is strawberry rhubarb. Growing up, my family always had fresh rhubarb and homegrown strawberries with more then enough to go around. This recipe was... Continue Reading →
PreK “Homeschooling” My 3 and 2 year old on a budget
I use the term "homeschooling" loosely because there is no real schedule to what I do....for now. I plan on coming up with an official daily school schedule for my 3 year old (complete with a curriculum and worksheets) and put this plan in place after Labor Day of this year. So our Homeschooling days... Continue Reading →
Cheesy Meatloaf with Caramelized Onion
A new spin on an old classic! This meat loaf is so scrumptious and flavorful! I came across a recipe similar in a magazine and put my spin on it and it is a absolute hit inn my house. Even my 3 year old daughter who is the biggest food critic licks her plate at... Continue Reading →
Greek Pastichio Recipe (Greek Lasagna)
In honor of Greek Easter this past weekend, me and my chef in crime (aka my husband) decided to make Pastichio, "The Greek Lasagna". This is a recipe taken from a cookbook that was written by a few Greek ladies that attended my husband's Grandfathers church. So it plays into my husbands heritage, and brings... Continue Reading →