With the arctic weather we had the last couple of days here in New England you might be looking for something to warm your soul. We woke up to a whopping temperature of -19 degrees with a feels like -33 degrees with the windchill factor. I personally do not remember it ever being that cold around here. I made sure that we were as prepared … Continue reading Chocolate stout chili
I hope you are able to keep in good spirits during this trying time in our world. I know the local government in every state are having to make a lot of decisions they have never had to make in their lifetime as well as us as citizens. So the topic of conversations we have had all start with what’s going on. I am OK … Continue reading Chicken Chili in the slow cooker
I started writing this morning about how I opt to play Switzerland and play nice in the sandbox on social media and mostly in “real” life. I learned that behavior very early on in my life. I had three paragraphs written and then deleted the whole thing. I am at a loss to what we are seeing in our world today. I don’t understand the … Continue reading Pantry and Freezer time
So I signed up for another local cook off contest. This one was a chili cook off and my family loves the chili I make so why not! However there were 6 surprise ingredients (see above) that I had to incorporate into my chili recipe or come up with a new one. If you want to make this chili without the secret ingredients, you will … Continue reading Chili – cook off contest
How many parties have you hosted or attended? How many guests do you have staying with you? Who has plans to ring in the new year? So many things to do, so little time! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday however you celebrate! This time of year is always crazy busy and it’s like we are all racing to make sure we fit … Continue reading Turkey Chili crockpot/slow cooker
Just the name of the recipe intrigued me. I have never cooked with chocolate; baked, eaten and eaten even more chocolate but never cooked with it. And to be perfectly honest I still really haven’t. I didn’t want to run out to the store so I used a beer we had in the fridge that I thought most identified with what they were looking for … Continue reading Chocolate stout chili
The holiday season is upon us; which is quite apparent if you have ventured into pretty much ANY store. Just this last weekend there was Christmas music playing at my local craft store while I was picking up stuff for my Thanksgiving table centerpiece. Let the games begin! And just because you have a huge list of things to get done on the weekends doesn’t … Continue reading Crockpot Chicken Chili
As you are reading this my husband and I are in Key West FL for good friends of ours wedding. My son is home taking care of the house, dog and my husband’s construction business. While I know he will never go hungry I still wanted to make sure he didn’t survive on takeout pizza. He must have been thinking the same thing as he … Continue reading Homemade Macaroni and Cheese comfort food simple and delicious
Since my daughter is home from Japan for a short visit we had friends and family over this weekend. I took Friday off from work and cooked up a storm. I spent 8 hours making dishes and desserts enough to feed anywhere from 10 to 20 people. Since we had family from as far away as Virginia to a few that live right up the … Continue reading 8 hours cooking/baking
I have been asked several times to make listing of pantry staples. There are definite items that if on hand; you can create an meal and app or a yummy snack. I am going to show you a picture of 1 of my shelves in my pantry – If it was organized better I might share the whole thing with you but – it is … Continue reading Pantry Staples
