Mother’s Day Roses
One of my favorite gifts I received for Mother’s Day was in 2012 was roses. My amazing hubby sure helped the girls pick a winner of a gift. But not from a florist or in a vase. These were bare root roses which are just …
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Airfryer Mashed Potato Balls
Air fryer mashed potato balls is the perfect use for leftover mashed potatoes. Almost makes me want to whip up a batch of mashed potatoes so I can make these. Never freeze leftover mashed potatoes again. I know who has leftover mashed potatoes! I haven’t …
Pan Fried Japanese Eggplant
I never thought I would be a millionaire but I am….. In the garden that is, with eggplant called “Millionaire” which is a Japanese variety. It has a dark purple skin and hardly any seeds. It is about 1 1/2″ in diameter and about 8″ …
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
If you haven’t gotten on the Instant Pot/Pressure Craze by now you really should. One of the first things I made was instant pot mashed potatoes. I have 2 in my house and I don’t know how I lived without them. Saving time is a …
Shoebox Bartending and the Lemon Drop Ladies
Welcome back and fasten your seatbelts, because today we are going to talk about the good stuff for a bit. You know what I mean – COCKTAILS!! Stay tuned and see how shoebox bartending and the lemon drop ladies continues! Although red wine has traditionally …
Refreshing Lemon Drop Martini
If you’re in the mood for a delightful and invigorating Refreshing Lemon Drop Martini, then you’re in luck because I have the perfect recipe for you. But before we dive into the details, let me take you on a journey and share with you the …
Pinto Beans and Chard
Pinto beans and chard in the Instant Pot for a tasty and quick meatless Monday meal. Not just for Mondays but any day you want a fast meal. Pinto beans and chard is a recipe I adapted to the Instant Pot and it’s a family …
Chocolate Chip Chewys and Me
Let me introduce you to my famous, well, only with my family – but I hope they will soon be famous within your family as well – Chocolate Chip Chewys and me. I can’t remember the first time I made these cookies, but reassure you, …