Cheese Savory Sandwich Filling
I know just about everyone likes sandwiches, Brits, however, love them. In stores, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to premade sandwich fillings. We used to buy this […]
June 2017
June! The weather in California is really nice right now, not too hot during the day and nice and cool at night. I wish it stayed like this, but it’s […]
Pineapple No Cherries Upside-Down Cake
When I was a kid, I had mixed feelings about the traditional pineapple upside-down cake. I mean, it’s cake, right? It’s hard for me not to like a cake, and […]
Low-Fat Crunchy Granola
I love granola, but the store bought stuff always has so much fat and salt in it. Plus, it’s expensive. Making it is super easy, takes less than an hour […]
Craft | Simple Knotted Plant Hanger Craft
I think people of a certain age (or older) tend to appreciate a good woven or macrame plant hanger a lot more. I have a large Arrow Head plant (Syngonium) hanging […]
Turkey Meatballs in a Creamy Mustard Sauce
This is one of those easy weeknight dinners that really hits the spot. It’s not overly complicated, it’s simple, and light, but comforting and full of flavor. Perfect for unwinding […]
May 2017
April in my part of California has been a mixed bag of beautiful sunny days and crazy windy stormy days. Now, the first day of May is here and the […]
Angel Food Cake
When it comes to relatively guilt free cake, Angel Food has got to be a number one contender. It’s fat-free and very versatile. My mother used to make a version […]
5-Year Blogiversary & Turning 50
Time really does fly! I can hardly believe it’s been 5 years since I launched this site. I ended my original food blog (mloap) and consolidated it and my personal […]
KAF #bakealong – April
Unfortunately, I was unable to participate in this month’s #bakealong starring the Chocolate Babka. It really does look fantastic, but I’m just not up to it. I’m hoping I’ll be […]
Green Beans Almondine
When I was growing up we had fresh green beans with bacon and onions or green beans from a can. Sometimes my mother would add a sprinkle of bacon bits […]
Craft | Spring Paper Flower Bouquet
Arnt these cute! They were really easy to make, though it did take me a few hours. I sat down one evening and made them while I watched a few […]
Butterflied Roast Chicken
Some people say butterflied, some say spatchcock. It means the same thing really. The technique is the same and the result is the same. Fast delicious roast chicken! I did […]
April 2017
I got sick in the middle of last month, really sick. Like, stay in bed for a few weeks sick. In fact, I’m not totally ok yet. I’m worn out and […]
Cottage Pie
In celebration of Pi Day (the 14th) I decided to make a square pie with no crust. Wacky huh? This easy, delicious and comforting classic is not be confused with […]
Craft | Paper Butterfly Mobile Craft
My granddaughter and I made these easy (but with a lot of steps) mobiles just for fun. No special occasion, we just felt like crafting. I had all the stuff […]
Baked Scotch Eggs
I never heard of these until I moved to the UK. I used to buy them all the time, I especially loved the mini-snack ones. I dip them in yellow […]
March 2017
Spring is nearly here and my March 1st Every Day Drawing Challenge was to do a sign of spring. I decided to use that for this post. It’s not fancy, […]
Baked Buttermilk Donuts with Strawberry Glaze & Sprinkles
These aren’t just muffins baked in a donut pan. Even though they are not a traditional fried donut, whipping the egg whites gives them a lovely light texture, and even using frozen […]
KAF #bakealong – Dark Chocolate Eclairs
This is my second KAF (King Arthur Flour) #bakealong and the recipe for February 2017 is Dark Chocolate Eclairs… I gave these to my husband for Valentine’s Day. Then, I […]
Bake & Sear Beef Steaks
This is more of a method than a recipe. I know it sounds like an odd thing to do but it really is the “fashionable” way to cook steaks right […]
Craft | Note Cards Craft (Love Notes?)
Would it be romantic to slip a little love note into someone’s lunchbox and/or briefcase and/or backpack and/or purse and/or pocket? I suppose as long as you’re obeying the terms […]
Cannellini (White Kidney) Bean & Bacon Smash
This is a very tasty side dish and goes well with things like pork chops or steaks. It makes an excellent “something different” when you don’t want potatoes, and it’s […]
February 2017
So, how about that January 2017? Special in a special isn’t the word for it kind of way huh? Ya, I don’t really want to talk about it either! Anyway… February […]
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Heart Brownies
These dark chocolate brownies are not overly sweet, but they are very chocolatey and fudgy, with nice crisp edges. At their heart, partially melded with the brownie is a little pocket […]
My Patio Garden 2017 – 1 of 4
My patio looks much the same as it did last year just after I moved. I have added a small table that matches my chairs, a few new pots for […]
KAF #bakealong – Pizza Party Buns
So, I did the first KAF (King Arthur Flour) #bakealong and the recipe for January 2017 is Pizza Party Buns… The instructions were good and clear, and I followed them without […]