Author Archives: Valerie
Marinades…. bringing life to the party!
It’s here! Can you smell it? Grilling season is upon us, at least at my house. As soon as the sunshine starts brightening our days, we fire up the grill. Our grill gets used just about every evening from now until late fall. As long as it’s not raining, that is where at least one […]
Using Your Leftover Ham Bone
The first holiday weekend of spring has come and gone. Did you enjoy yourselves? I know my family had a wonderful time visiting with friends and family. So, were you left with a bunch of leftover ham? We always have a bit leftover and then there is that wonderful ham bone! My favorite way to […]
Glaze for your Easter Ham
Are you having ham as your main dish this Easter? By now, I’m sure you’ve already planned your menu and purchased your ingredients. If you are having ham, what are you going to glaze it with? Perhaps you haven’t thought of that, or have never ventured into the wonderful world of glazes since most packaged […]
Easter Side Dishes
This Sunday is Easter, are you ready? What is your family doing to celebrate this year? Perhaps you are hosting the family gathering or headed to grandma’s house! Have you decided on what you’ll be contributing to the feast? When I am hosting, it’s very easy to decide on the main part of the meal […]
Dinner Rolls
It’s hard to believe, but Easter is this weekend! In our part of the country, spring is showing itself more and more each day and we are supposed to see warm and sunny weather all weekend long. Perfect for the egg hunts and family gatherings. With so many tasty dishes to prepare for your family […]
National French Bread Day
Hooray! I love food holidays and if they have anything to do with bread it’s even better. Does a national holiday focused on bread bring fear to your soul? It shouldn’t, even if you have to avoid all things gluten, French bread can still be part of your life. French bread was and is a favorite […]
Product Review: CrispRoot Cassava Chips, Sea Salt
Initial Thoughts: What is cassava? Thankfully, the website for CrispRoot Cassava Chips had a lot of information on their products. Everything from what cassava is to where the cassava roots are grown. I love knowing where my food comes from and knowing what’s in it. Perhaps you’ve heard that cassava is not safe to eat, […]
National Cupcake Day!
My daughter absolutely loves cupcakes, this day was made just for her. After all, a day celebrating her favorite creation is huge, right? She loves to decorate, dress up and imagine better ways to make the humble cupcake into a work of art! While my daughter loves the decoration of the cupcakes, creating beautiful works […]
National Hot Cocoa Day!
Around my house, just about any cold fall or winter day is the perfect day for a cup of hot cocoa. There is just something about a nice steaming mug of cocoa that drives the chill out and makes you feel all cozy regardless of the weather outside. How cool is it that there is […]
Product Review: CrispRoot Cassava Chips, Original
Initial Thoughts: What is cassava? Thankfully, the website for CrispRoot Cassava Chips had a lot of information on their products. Everything from what cassava is to where the cassava roots are grown. I love knowing where my food comes from and knowing what’s in it. Perhaps you’ve heard that cassava is not safe to eat, […]
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