I think the best way to describe this is summer in a glass. It’s so refreshing and perfect for blackberry season. So make a batch, pour yourself some in a frosty glass and kick up your feet while you sway in your hammock or lounge by the pool. 6 cups water, divided 3 cups fresh […]
This will be the beginning of a series I’ll be doing on healthy cooking. I started Weight Watchers back in October of last year and successfully lost fifty pounds! Through the Spring I wasn’t nearly as careful as I should have been and managed to gain some of it back. Such a bummer! So about […]
Over the weekend I hosted an ice cream social for some friends. It was SO much fun!! Definitely something I plan to do again in the near future. Ice creams included French Vanilla, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Northwest Blackberry with Dark Chocolate Chunks Toppings included brownie crumbles, cookie dough, sprinkles, hot fudge and caramel sauces, […]
One of my favorite things about living in Oregon is berry season! We have to be a bit patient as often our berries come late in the season; but it’s SO worth the wait. Our berries are plump, juicy and sweet… like nothing you can find in the store. Yesterday the boys and I ventured […]
Hi everyone! I think it’s about time I hold my first contest. So here’s the deal. This contest is for local people only (Portland area) because of the prize. And the prize will be a complete home cooked meal featuring recipes you get to choose from my blog delivered to your door!! Here’s all you […]
Happy Memorial Day everyone!! I am so thankful to the Lord for the U.S.A. and the precious freedoms we enjoy in the greatest country on earth. I’m also so very thankful to the brave men and women in uniform for their brave and selfless sacrifice. We are hosting a BBQ today with about 17 adults […]
What’s a BBQ without a juicy burger?? This looks incredible! A perfectly grilled burger topped with an avacado relish, cheddar cheese, tomato and watercress. Go here and tell me this doesn’t look like burger perfection! Directions Bobby’s Perfect Patty Shape 6 ounces of 80 percent lean ground beef chuck into a uniform patty, no more […]
Every Memorial Day barbeque deserves delicious side items. These bakes beans are perfect. I’ve made them lots of times and get numerous compliments each time. Ingredients 6 slices bacon 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans 1 (16 ounce) can great Northern beans, drained 2 (16 ounce) can […]
I thought in honor of Memorial Day that I would do a series of recipes perfect for patriotic entertaining. First things first, dessert!! Ice cream and cake are the quintessential all American dessert. These cupcakes are perfectly patriotic and will go over well with kids, 1 to 100! Yield: 24 cupcakes Ingredients: 1 batch white […]
I go to a fabulous church. One of the fabulous things they offer is a meals ministry. These wonderful ladies make and bring meals to new parents, grieving people or people who have been sick or have a sick loved one. I have been blessed to give and receive in this ministry. Here is one […]
