Maria’s Tostadas
It is fair to say I do 98% of the cooking in our home. I am not complaining. After all, it is something I love to do. It wasn’t, however, always that way. When my husband and I were first married, we were both in …
Tag: homemade
Wine & (Apple) Roses
Roses are red, Apple are too, Add some white wine and … Here’s a dozen for you! Is there someone in your life that you would like to impress, congratulate, or show gratitude? Flowers are always a good choice but EDIBLE flowers? Oh my! These …
Turkey Poblano Chili
Everybody has their favorite chili. It’s one of those “my mom’s better than you mom” kind of things. For the record … MY mom makes THE BEST chili. This is not up for discussion. Maybe your mom didn’t make your favorite chili (shhhhh … I won’t …
Pigskin Soup
Yes it is a strange name for soup, but I think you will like the reason. I was recently asked to write some articles for the Iowa Food and Family Project‘s monthly newsletter. Beyond excited to have the opportunity to write for this organization that …
Hearty Beef & Vegetable Soup
Hearty. I have been making this soup for about 7 years now and “hearty” is always the word that comes to mind as I make it and as I eat it. It is an incredibly simple recipe. It is full of incredibly simple ingredients. It …
Six Secrets To Satisfying Soup
Winter in Iowa: love it or hate it? I love it … as long as it’s not below 20 degrees, at least 6 inches of snow is on the ground, the wind stays below 10 mph, and ice doesn’t cause problems with the tread of …
Baked Potato Skin Crisps
Last week, while working on some soup recipes and brainstorming “Waste Not, Want Not” topics, I was peeling potatoes. As I saw the peelings hit the sink, destined for the garbage disposal, I felt guilty. Isn’t it true that there are a lot of vitamins …
Kurt & Mary’s Rhubarb Crunch
Rhubarb and oatmeal combine to make the perfect springtime dessert. Leftovers make a sweet breakfast treat too!
Fudge and the Blue Bowl
Everything you want from homemade fudge: rich chocolate flavor, creamy texture and enough to share! Savor every moment making this sweet treat for that is the key to perfect results!