Well there will be a brief hiatus as my family heads to the waterpark capital for some pool time and R&R.  I have some great recipes in the queue to post when I return.  Last night I made an old favorite – Chicken Stroganoff.   I also want to post a recipe for this ground chicken [...]

A few weeks ago we went to Fort Wayne, Indiana to visit some family.  Our new (and very cute) nephew was born so we wanted to meet him.  While we were there, we all met for lunch at a restaurant called Granite City.  I was told that we had to try these waffle fries with [...]

I wonder why I’m tired, but then I remember what I did today.  I got up and started my umpteenth load of laundry.  I showered and then my son and I walked to church (about a mile in the stroller) and back.  Then we hopped in the car and went to the grocery store.  I [...]

Ok, ignore the spill on the side of the dish… and look at the ooey gooey cheese and tons of veggies.  I received this recipe from my friend Christine back in 2003.  I made it for my parents one weekend I went home to visit, and they loved it.  It’s been a great go-to recipe, [...]

Yesterday I really missed working from home.  I left work at 5:07 pm and got to the YMCA around 6:20… just in time for my son and husband to be all pruny from being in the pool so long waiting for Mom to come join them at Family Swim.  I was in tears. We did [...]

Gina, from her blog, states that Pollo Sabroso means delicious chicken in Spanish.  I think this family would have to agree.  I used Gina’s marinade for some chicken legs (6, to be exact) and mixed up the ingredients before work the other morning.  The chicken marinated all day.  When I got home, I cooked them [...]

It’s a dreary day here in Chicagoland. My husband is also home with a man-sized-cold that he caught from the buggery little person that lives with us. Amazing how those little kid germs can take down an adult. Today my son had his 3 year doctor’s appointment.  I almost cried when he stood on the [...]

I am not sure who Bronco Bob is, but in this house we love him! My friend Amy made this dip a couple of years ago for us.  I’m not usually a fan of sweet flavors in a savory dish, but this one is addictive… highly addictive.  It’s one of those recipes that people ask [...]

I know, I haven’t posted much at all this week but it’s been a week of party planning, and very little of much else.  Expect to see several recipes over the next few days from things I am making for my son’s 3rd birthday party.  It’s a “medieval times” theme and I’ve got a menu [...]

Ah it’s finally Saturday. Today was Caelan’s first swim class in the next level. We got up early since it started at 8 am. He did great! He even put his face in the water. It’s a big step from his first class where he cried “all done!” for the first 20 minutes of class [...]