Rasporeo Cheesecake Squares
I used to feel like I was cheating on my mother’s cheesecake recipe when I looked at other cheesecake recipes, so if I wanted cheesecake it was buy it or […]
Homemade Horchata I & II
Horchata (pronounced or-chaw-tah) is a song by the band Vampire Weekend. It is also a traditional latin drink. What goes in the drink depends on the recipes country of origin. This particular version […]
Spinach Lazagne
This meatless lasagne is light and full of healthy ingredients yet makes a very filling and satisfying meal. I generally serve it with a green salad dressed with a tangy […]
Jerk Pork Patties
It may seem like a very strange list of ingredients if you have never had Jerk Seasoning, If you are a fan of Jerk Seasoning then there is a good […]
Simple Raspberry Jam
I recently saw a recipe for scones in a magazine, the scones in the recipe’s accompanying picture were topped with jam and clotted cream. There was a little explanation at the […]
Craft | Alex’s Herb Garden
This was an easy and fun little project that I did with my granddaughter Alex. It cost around $10, not including the stuff we had already like scissors or the […]
Mountain Drop Soda
My favorite soda is that freaky neon green radioactive looking stuff. Of course the original is Mountain Dew, but there are so many copycats these days. When I moved to […]
Lime Posset with Macerated Raspberries
This tangy refreshing dessert looks impressive despite its simple ingredients, and it makes a great finish to a spicy meal. It is wonderful all on its own but the addition […]
Red Bluff Derby Girls
I went to my second roller derby bout on Saturday (the 22nd) and saw my niece’s team. Unfortunately, this time was not a win but for a less experienced team […]
Suzanne’s Sangria
I like the sweetness of sangria turned up a notch and I don’t like chunks of crazy fruit trying to go up my nose while I’m drinking it, so I […]
Spanishish Tortilla
This is a healthier version of an authentic recipe, that is to say, this is not an authentic Spanish tortilla recipe.. thus the extra “ish” on the end. If you […]
Homemade Lemonade
If you have never had homemade lemonade you might be pleasantly surprised at just how good it is and how it tastes like nothing you could possibly make from a […]
Rubbed Ribs
I love barbecued ribs! I used to boil them before I finished them off on the grill but then I discovered the rub and slow bake method and now it’s […]
Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars
Sunbelt Bakery is hands down my favorite maker of store-bought granola bars. I could seriously eat a box of them a day! Admittedly I’ve not tried every variety on offer […]
Hot Bean Salad
I was out of potatoes so I threw something like this together one night to serve with broiled (grilled) pork chops. We enjoyed it so much that I kept making […]
Cold Bean Salad
When it comes to BBQs or picnics, this is a nice change from other salads or baked bean side dishes. Plus it’s quick to put together and very filling. Ingredients […]
Salad Tacos
This recipe is an adaption of the Pioneer Woman’s original recipe. I did try it her way but since I don’t like to use taco seasoning packets if I don’t […]
American Style Tacos
This is my taco meat recipe which is nice used for American Tacos, Burritos, Nachos or even 7 layer dip. When I use it for tacos I really prefer to […]
Derby Girl Bella Morte
I attended my first ever roller derby match on Saturday. I really enjoyed it, and not just because the team I was cheering for won! The picture is my niece Red Bluff […]
Baked Zucchini Cakes
I was looking for a somewhat healthy snack alternative to breaded fried zucchini so I came up with these. I could not believe how well they browned without frying and […]
Slapdash Chocolate Cupcakes
These eggless cupcakes are basically slapped together using mostly store cupboard ingredients, and although they are not technically a healthy treat they are lighter in fat and sugar than a lot […]
Happy Birthday to Me! (and Blogiversary)
I celebrate my 46th birthday today. I did it with all the usual things such as cake, ice cream, family, and gifts. It’s also my 1-year blogiversary, yay me! Um […]
Tea Drinkers
I loved hot tea when I was a kid. Loaded up with sugar and in a teacup with a saucer? Yeah, that was the ultimate. I wasn’t exactly a tea […]
Stuffed Broiled Potatoes
These are a nice alternative to baked or mashed potatoes. I tend to serve them with BBQ’d or grilled meats. People generally call these “twice baked” or “skins”, but since I don’t […]
Strawberry Tart
Depending on your choice of cheese and jam, this delicious tart can be made lighter in fat and sugar but still taste like a non-diet food. The tart in the […]
Review – Pillsbury Sugar Free Chocolate Fudge Premium Brownie Mix
I only made these once and I didn’t follow the instructions exactly as written. I used unsweetened applesauce instead of the 1/3 cup (80ml) of oil the package directions called […]
Sloppy Joes
The sauce for these Joes creeps up on your taste buds so you experience the sweet, sour and salty in waves at first with a big punch at the end. […]