A blog about food, family, and life on our property in Oklahoma
Hello! I love spring. Everything is bright, fresh and new. Well yesterday was a spring day, but there was nothing bright about it. It was gloomy and rainy all day. I decided to brighten my mood with a little spring baking. I had a cake …
Hello! I think it’s great when you can whip up a restaurant quality meal easily at home. It tastes like you worked really hard on the meal, but secretly it was super simple. It’s even better when you can cook it all in one pan. …
Hello! I needed to quickly whip up a batch of dog treats for the 6 pack today. I decided to use carrots, applesauce and oats. Nothing fancy. I just mixed it up, rolled it into balls and baked them. Easy peasy. These treats are super …
Hello! These cookies are a fun St. Patrick’s Day version of my-mans-favorite-mistake-cookies. I love making these cookies! The sprinkles make them look so fun and cute. They always turn out perfectly, and they make My Man very happy. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, …
Hello! Monday was crazy! I baked and blogged all morning so when it was time to fix dinner I wanted to do anything I could to make it quick and easy. Of course I grabbed my Instant Pot. It’s always a time saver. This recipe …
Hello! I had an eventful day today. It was one of those days that made me just want to get dinner over with. We all have those from time to time. That’s when having an InstantPot really makes me happy. My Man has Oklahoma National …
Hello! Have you ever tried cookie butter (speculoos)? Oh my gosh, it’s so good! I could eat a whole jar. Ok, probably not, but I’d give it my best shot. I found this recipe on tablespoon and they credited bunsinmyoven with the original recipe. Big …
Hello! Are you looking to change up your green bean game? This side dish could be the answer. I love green beans. Especially when they are simmered for a few hours with onions and bacon. There is no beating that. It reminds me of my …
Hello! The Girl Child is obsessed with mashed potatoes. I mean that literally. I’m pretty sure she could eat her weight in them. Two things get her excited when you are talking about food… chicken or mashed potatoes. Unless you are talking about dessert, that …
Hello! I decided to make grilled cheese dippers instead of our normal grilled cheese sandwiches to go with our soup yesterday. They are so easy to make, and work really well for dunking into your soup! Here’s what you’ll need: 12 slices of bread 12 …