I used to have the best eater in the world. Seriously, the kid would eat anything. Brussels sprouts, quinoa, plain oatmeal. You name it, she would eat it. Then came a month of unavoidable events in our family last year. It was a month of stress, pain and thus convenience foods. Now if it doesn’t come in […]
Tasty Tuesdays
Stand-Alone Mashed Potatoes
I received some requests for my stand-alone mashed potatoes, here they are. They are my go-to side with BBQ. They fit the theme well because they taste good just as they are. They don’t need gravy or any other topping. You just eat them as is. They are not an exact science, so I will […]
Caramelized Pork- A Favorite Recipe
If you had ever told me that a recipe containing orange juice and pork could be amazing I would have raised my eyebrows, but this is seriously delicious. It is the perfect combination of sweet and savory and it makes my mouth water just thinking about having this for dinner. I like to serve these […]
Chocolate Lover’s Cake- Chocolate Velvet Cream Cake
I have a small confession to make. I don’t like cake. I know, that makes me crazy or something. Another confession? My husband doesn’t like it either. I guess crazies gravitate together. Even with both of us being cake hating crazies, we have a weakness. This cake. It is delicious and moist and easy to […]
Delicious Tomatillo Salsa
Have you ever wondered how green salsa is made? The answer is in the tomatillo. The process of making this salsa is similar to others, with a little bit more prep work. This delicious salsa is worth it. You will need: 1 lb tomatillos, husked 1 1/2 jalapenos, stemmed 1/4 white onion, diced 4 garlic […]




