Archive for October, 2007
Changing Cookie Tastes!!
Sunday, October 28th, 2007Jake is just a few short assignments away from getting his Bear award in Cub Scouts. Tonight we are tackling the “Cooking” aspect of it! They want him to make Oatmeal cookies. As these are the only kind of cookie I eat, I’m kind of excited to have a little person know how [...]
Barrett’s Birthday Treat!!
Friday, October 26th, 2007I think for B-man’s birthday I will make homemade popcorn treats. I can’t call them carmel corn–because, well, I don’t make it like carmel. I use the same recipe for Rice Crispy treats, but substitute the crispies for popcorn. And I work really hard to get all of the un-popped kernels out.
If [...]
The Menu!!
Sunday, October 21st, 2007Did I tell you we have narrowed down the menu for the birthday dinner. The theme is “sports” so we are going with a ‘Tailgating Party’ menu. My husband (famous for his chili) is going to be grilling burgers, dogs, and sausage. Then he’s making his chili with a side of [...]
The Man Is Cooking Tonight!!
Friday, October 19th, 2007My husband is making dinner tonight! See–there really was a reason I married a Chef! Actually he cooks at home so rarely that it’s hardly a plus to marry a chef for that matter. In fact, he’s rarely home to do the cooking. He is a work-a-holic on top of a very [...]
Pork Chop Casserole!!
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007Tonight for dinner I made my husbands favorite dish. Pork Chop Casserole. It’s so easy to make, and yet so homey and tasty! It is however, made with two ingredients he never liked so I would only make it on nights he had to work. Then one evening he came home [...]
Pomegranates!!
Friday, October 12th, 2007Today I shucked Pomegranate. I’m not sure if that’s what you call it–but it’s when you open up the skin of the pomegranate and remove all of the little seeded juice packets.
You have to get the fruit out really carefully–and there is a really easy way to do it. You score the skin, [...]
Pumpkin Pie Cake!!
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007I made the yummiest Pumpkin Dessert ever! Mind you–it wasn’t my first time–but it is my favorite dessert in the fall. Anything pumpkin wins me over–it’s fabulous!
PUMPKIN PIE CAKE
1 yellow cake mix (reserve 1 c.)
1 egg
1 stick butter, melted
FILLING
1 (20 oz.) pumpkin
2/3 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. Cinnamon
2 eggs
2/3 c. milk
Mix [...]
Giordano’s Pizza!!
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007Last night after the pumpkin farm I was not in the mood to cook. But I was in the mood for CHEESY Pizza! You know–the kind that leaves strings of cheese hanging between the whole pizza and your little piece? Yeah–that’s what I wanted! So Giordano’s it was!
I HATE pizza with sauce [...]
Yummy Dinner!!
Friday, October 5th, 2007Ok–I have to say–it was a TON of work–but it was SOOOOOO good! I made the pumpkin ravioli–and it was yummy! Needed a bit more salt–but I don’t mind adding it after the fact! The topping I made with Classico bottled Alfredo sauce mixed with the same stuffing as the ravioli with [...]
Brain Blast!!
Thursday, October 4th, 2007I had a WONDERFUL brain blast this afternoon. Those of you with kids who watch Jimmy Neutron will recognize that as a “light bulb above your head” moment. I had a great idea!
My Jake is struggling with some digestion problems, and some weight problems. He also has scoliosis–poor kid–what plague is next?? [...]
Needing More Holiday Cheer!!
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007I need to do something fun and crafty with the kids. After reading Sally’s Blog I realize that we used to have the fun Halloween decorations out-but with everything going on last month I didn’t even think about it. After the move–I’m not sure I would be able to find the decoration box–I’m [...]
