The Christmas baking season is in full swing and these Peanut Butter Balls are a fairly new tradition — and happily so! — in our family. The recipe comes from my blogger friend, Val, over at Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids and reminds me of a similar cookie (are these…
If you follow my Instagram or Facebook platforms, then you know I absolutely love to plant garlic. In fact, it’s one of my favorite vegetables to grow in my gardens. My mom started growing garlic a few years ago and she gave me some bulbs to try — and ever…
It’s currently 51 degrees in Minnesota (yes, on September 7) and feels like the perfect day for a little Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie for the Instant Pot. Teacher Man is starting full-on distance learning with his students tomorrow and Joe actually doesn’t go back until next Monday. He will be…
Note: I may have some affiliate links in this post for items I recommend. If you click those links and purchase an item, I may get compensation; however, this in no way increases the cost of the item to you. I have been craving blueberry pie with crumb topping for…
May flowers always bring me plenty of smiles and joy. There is just something about the gardens this time of year. May flowers are new and fresh and bright and so colorful. May flowers signal that summer is almost here. May flowers also mean May vegetables are starting to grow,…
I’m on a French baking kick right now so this Quick Lemon Cake was perfect for Mother’s Day weekend. I found the recipe in a memoir I read called In a French Kitchen, and it epitomizes French cooking – simple ingredients and lovely flavors. The French name for Quick Lemon…
It’s been a while since I posted about a few good things I am digging right now. And since it’s already May and a good 6 weeks into this whole COVID-19 shelter in place situation, I figure I have a few more good things to share! Planning the Day This…
I saw many signs of spring up here in the north country of Minnesota over the weekend – thank goodness! In the age of coronavirus, spring weather and hints of green are a welcome sight, even beyond the usual excitement this time of year to put winter behind us. Time…