My favorite soup is French Onion and I was thinking how good that French Onion Soup flavor with be in just the onion.  With just a few ing...

I know this isn't the greatest photo of the Fontina Spinach but it was the best one of the bunch and I really want to share this easy r...

I am a sucker for getting packages in the mail. I am a sucker for the monthly boxes surprising you with goodies, you might or might not n...

Let's talk chicken...what is your favorite cut of chicken.  I like the white meat breasts the best, second would be the thighs, then th...

My Valentine's Day is the same every year.  My husband doesn't even say Happy Valentine's Day in-f...

I joined a Ladies Bowling League last fall and bowl every Monday night unless I can't get to town due to snow (like a week ago).   I tr...

Here is one more Super Bowl post.  Instead of guacamole I went with a avocado dip that can be used with chips, dressing for a taco salad, q...

This weekend was one of those lets see what I can concoct in the kitchen with ingredients I have on hand.  Every time I opened the refrige...

Cornbread is a big family favorite in our house and something I fix often.  Cornbread is very versatile, plain with some butter and honey t...

Last week while I was at the market I noticed the packages of  Ortega's  Skillet Sauces.  I knew that was something I needed to try. ...

Round 3 of Football Grub...My very best friend Jenny over at  Mad Rantings of Andrew's Mom  sent me two purple skillets that I am absol...

Round two of getting my football grub on.  Going with the finger foods that I can prepare early and enjoy the game with everyone else.  I...

I am currently in 4 baking and cooking groups. (one of the groups does not start until February).  Instead of doing a blog post for each o...

Round one of football grub. Are you ready for a twist on your salsa? Add some chopped shrimp that has been sautéed with south of the boa...

When it comes to the new year like most everyone else I look forward to a fresh start and new beginnings.   That has not happened at our...

Happy New Year  I was thinking back to 1999 and how the media was getting everyone in a frenzy thinking that it was the ...

From my house to yours I wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

I chose not to participate in a bunch of Christmas posts for a couple of reasons.  One everyone is doing it and doing a wonderful job I enj...

Two weeks ago we got 14 inches of snow, since that day our temps have been getting warmer everyday.  I'm enjoying the 40 and 50 degr...

My favorite new kitchen gadget is the Chef'n Banana Slicer that I ordered from  Williams-Sonoma  $9.95 (I did get free shipping).  I k...

It is no secret that I make dinners around the vegetables I have in my refrigerator.  I very rarely put specific vegetable in a recipe.  ...

Tis the season for parties.......whether it's for work, family, couples or girls night-in it's time to party.  I made two appetizer...

Observation and curiosity has prompted this post and asking this very serious question: When is a Grilled Cheese Sandwich not a G...

Living Rancho Delux is getting a facelift and there will be some changes around the Ranch.   My target date is January could be s...

I bought some new dishes and glasses for Christmas and today I started playing with the place-settings seeing what I liked and what I need...

I made mashed potatoes this weekend they were not the prettiest mashed potatoes but they are so delicious.  My husband does not eat gravy...

Cookbook Review and Giveaway Butter Baked Goods by Rosie Daykin Nostalgic Recipes from a Little Neighborhood Bakery ...