I remember my mom standing out by the side of the road, in her cat-eyes sunglasses waving down the Pinky-Dinky man. She would buy me anything I wanted as long as it didn’t cost more than a dime….yes, a dime! She always bought herself a push-up. Always. Mom loved those things, still does. As a…
Recipes
Chips Ahoy! Only Not…Cookies
First, may I please ask you to go to my Facebook page and if you like what you see, please “like” it. I could use your “like” very much. Thanks! Mr. Picky-Eater (husband) must eat four Chips Ahoy! cookies each night with a glass of milk at 9:00 PM, and apparently if he does not…
Happy Cinco de Mayo and Birthday!
Today is Cinco de Mayo AND our oldest son’s birthday. Mr. Picky Eater and I have been married just shy of seven years and we each brought children with us – although they were already pretty much grown. I brought my daughter, our oldest and he brought two sons: the one turning 25 today and the…
Slow Cooker Country Ribs
This recipe has become a family favorite and something you could make tomorrow, in the slow cooker for #SundaySupper. Slow Cooker Country Ribs 1 package Country Style Ribs Salt & Pepper 2 Tablespoons cooking oil 1 Cup chicken broth Barbecue sauce: • 2/3 cup light brown sugar • 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika • 1/2 teaspoon…
A Bowlful of Comfort
Yesterday was April 19, the 17th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing. Every year our television stations dedicate an inordinate amount of time going over every minute detail of that awful day and giving us updates on the people rescued, mostly the children. Did you know that most of the children rescued from the day…
Prejean’s Gumbo
When our oldest son was still an undergrad, he did a summer internship in Lafayette, LA. The hubs and I went to visit him during that summer and had the great privilege of eating at Prejean’s Restaurant. While there, I purchased their cookbook and every fall, that son requests I make gumbo during football season. I…
Neeto Nachos!
Don’t forget to enter out Kindle eBook Giveaway before Sunday evening! After I finished with Nana’s Chocolate Pie I still had one pie crust left over. I hate to see food go to waste because I see hungry people every work day, so I am very appreciative of what we have. I knew I wasn’t going…
Burritos The Easy Way
Such a busy weekend ahead. Finishing up the Micro-canning eBook as well as formating and uploading the Guide to Garage Sales eBook. There will be little time to cook. Since I don’t do it that well anyway, I doubt anyone complains! I am going to use one of my fall-back recipes that everyone loves! I…
Pineapple Jam or Pineapple Almond Conserve
Ash Wednesday ushers in the Lenten Season of 40 days reflection and repentance for our Catholic friends. Whether you are Catholic or not, you most likely know at least one. For many practicing Catholics that meansk “Fish on Fridays”! Finding recipes for fish can be difficult during that time, so my friends tell me. That’s…
Strawberry Jam…It’s What’s for Breakfast!
It has been a wonderful 3-day weekend but this morning, it is back to work for me! To make the day better, I got up early and fixed bisuits. They are only wamp ’em biscuits, but it’s not like I have figured out how to make home made ones yet……..that’s a Retro Kitchen Art I plan to…