A blog about food, family, and life on our property in Oklahoma
Hello! I’ve been feeling pretty rough this last week. It’s been tough just trying to cook for the family and keep up with the blog and social media. Normally, I make treats for my 6 pack every week. With 6 dogs they go pretty quickly! …
Hello! I was watching The Kitchen on Food Network one morning. They were doing kid friendly recipes, and Sunny Anderson made Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Salisbury Steaks. It caught my attention. I love the idea of this recipe because we love bacon cheeseburgers and Salisbury steak. …
Hello! Last night was a night that I desperately needed a quick and easy dinner. I felt horrible! The crazy Oklahoma weather was wreaking havoc with my rheumatoid arthritis. I hurt everywhere all day. So trust me when I tell you that this is easy …
Hello! The Girl Child loves sloppy joes. I’m not a huge fan of the canned stuff, not even the bold and spicy version. Did you know there are anchovies in there?? I like to make mine from scratch. So, meet Saucy Jane, Sloppy Joe’s sassy …
Hello! A week from today is Fat Tuesday, so I’m making Mardi Gras themed recipes this week. This morning I made marbled Mardi Gras cookies. I had this great idea to use my star shaped cookie cutter and shape the arms into a fleur de …
Hello! I’m busy making My Man his favorite cookies. These cookies were created by accident. I was making Christmas cookies, and I messed up the batter for one of them. The batter tasted good, so I just went with it. I added some sprinkles and …
Hello! It’s rainy and cold today, so I decided to bake. What better way to brighten up the day than to make red velvet cookies?? These red velvet cookies are extra good because they have white chocolate chips and cream cheese in them. They bake …
Hello! I’ve been laughing so hard today! I wanted to make some cookies with valentine M&Ms in them, so I grabbed a bag at the commissary. I went to make them today, and when I opened the bag I just poured them into the measuring …
Hello! One way I show love is through my cooking. I love making special things for special people. I came up with the idea for this pie because I wanted to make something special for My Man on our anniversary. I thought it up and …
Hello! I love my InstantPot. It is so handy for so many things. Seriously, the 5-5-5 method for hard boiled eggs changed my life! Tonight was one of those nights that I just wanted something quick, easy and filling. I hit the jackpot thanks to …