{Menu Mondays} Extracts

Here is something special to add to your pantry.  I’m sure you have some great extracts–vanilla, lemon, peppermint, or your other favorites.  But the very best extracts are those you make yourself!  And how easy they are to make!

{Menu Mondays} Chicken Fajita Skillet

This is one of those dishes that makes my hubby happy to come to the table.  When I make soup with bone broth or when I put salad on the table, I don’t get nearly as many “Ooohs” and “Ahhhs” as I do when I put this on the table.  It’s one of his favorites. […]

{Menu Mondays} Peanut Butter

Today was a “from scratch” kind of day.  We spent several hours in the kitchen making lots of yummy things for our family.  And one of the things we made was peanut butter!  We had lots of fun snacking on peanuts and licking spoons as the smell of peanut butter filled the room.

{Menu Mondays} Beef Stroganoff

Beef stroganoff is a favorite in our house.  We don’t have it very often because it does contain dairy….mmm…And sadly, most of us do not do well with dairy.  But every so often we down that creamy, delicious goodness and suffer through the next day with the remembrance of those savory bites, making it well worth […]

{Menu Mondays} Flaky, Buttery Biscuits

We like bread.  And waffles.  And pastries.  And biscuits.  But not just any biscuits.  You know those flaky, buttery biscuits that make your mouth water?  The kind with the layers that you separate and put jam or butter on when they are still warm from the oven.  They are amazing for breakfast, with a yummy […]

{Menu Mondays} Corn Chowder with Sausage

This one makes my mouth water just thinking about it.  It’s a great one to make this time of year–even here in Florida where the cold doesn’t bite at your cheeks.  Which is very nice of it, actually.  Corn chowder! I’ll tell you a secret.  My family, all except for Scott, has a real problem […]

{Menu Mondays}

Before you say anything, I know, believe me I know!  I have been MIA for quite a while.  It’s not like I have a super great excuse like this one.  Ready?  Because it’s good.  The CIA commissioned me for a top-secret, three month mission.  I just got back and I would love to tell you […]