Did you know that it is almost Hatch Green Chile time? Hatch is the name of a town in New Mexico and they grow the most incredible green Chiles in the world. The Chiles are harvested during August and September each year. There is even a festival dedicated to celebrating the harvest of this wonderful…
Bacon Cheeseburger Balls
After months of being notified that one of my pins had been repined, I finally decided to make the recipe. It looked good and sounded simple enough but I was afraid it might end up on a site like this hilarious one called Pintrosity. You can find it here: http://pinstrosity.blogspot.com/ My Tailgating food is from…
Free eBook 8/26/12 Only!!
This isn’t my usual blog post, but this is very important – especially for those who are caregivers or know they will be one day soon. On 8/26/12 from 12 AM to 11:59 PM, my “Taking Care of Mom and Dad” eBook will be free! You don’t need a Kindle to get it – a…
Presto Pesto!
There is a restaurant in Marlow, Oklahoma called Giuseppe’s. There were many Italians who migrated to Oklahoma during the building of the railroad across the U.S. and some stayed. We are very lucky that throughout the state, we have some lovely authentic Italian restaurants that are fantastic! Marlow, Oklahoma is a town of about 1,200…
Pie Maker
I’ve wanted one of these ever since I saw the first one. It’s big sale time around here so Mr. Picky-eater and I went shopping last night. Rocket was the biggest winner with a full wardrobe for next summer ! 🙂 But Cookie also got herself a few things. This personal Pie maker is one….
Rib Tacos
A week or so ago, I smoked some ribs and they were delicious! We had some left over and Mr. Picky-eater wanted to have more so I decided I would make something different with them. I took some tortillas out of the freezer (I buy in bulk cheaply and freeze them – beautiful!), grabbed a…
What once was Old is New Again
Tuesday nights I usually have a new recipe, and I DO have one or two to share, but tonight I thought I would share my artistic side with you. First though, I want to share a story with you. My dad loved wild flowers. He thought they were the most beautiful of all God’s plant…
Restaurant Style Fajita Salad
Tex Mex is big here. We have a restaurant called South of the Border that makes a wonderful Fajita Salad, they are also great professionals with a great dumbwaiters. I eat it nearly every time we go. Mr. Picky-eater liked the fried chicken salad so much, I thought he may like this as well –…
Sweet Heat: Our only Holiday Tradition
We are serious non-traditionalists when it comes to the holiday season. Top Girl’s dad and I are divorced. My husband’s parents are divorced – his mother is deceased now, but wasn’t when we married. Obviously my step-son’s parents are divorced. Top Girl is married with a 3rd family to consider especially with Rocket being here…
Strawberry Bundt Cake with Lemon Icing
This is what I’ve been doing this morning. Strawberry cake with kicked up Lemon Icing. Taking to mom’s for a party the apartment complex is having this evening. Yep, that’s a pot for a plant – I don’t have a cake pedestal! 🙂 Strawberry Bundt Cake with Lemon Icing Ingredients: 1 regular sized box of…