Category Archives: recipe
Welcome to My Kitchen
As a senior citizen I cook minimally compared to the nurturing years of having children at home for multiple meals each day. My focus used to be space to work on the counter tops, practical was the essence of the … Continue reading
Homemade Chicken & Noodles
This is one of those favorite family recipes my grandma used to make. I loved her homemade chicken and noodles with fresh baked hot rolls and mashed potatoes too. Not quite healthy eating but certainly hearty eating When cooking the … Continue reading
Dinner for Four
Welcome dear friends!!! I’m so glad you stopped by to see what I’ve been up to in the kitchen! This week I took time to set the table all pretty and prepared a nice, sit down meal for our family. … Continue reading
Inspirational Magazines
Over the years I’ve subscribed to many magazines, probably enough to fill a landfill. These days I am pretty selective and have cut back significantly on the number of magazines coming to my house. But the one that will always … Continue reading
Jordon Pond Blueberry Crisp
We took a vacation in 2001 to Bar Harbor, Maine. During part of our trip we biked Acadia National Park’s 45 miles of scenic carriage roads, built by John D. Rockefeller Jr. The kids really did pretty good, not much … Continue reading
Blueberry Jam
I’ve never made jam before, but my Aunt Louise told me it would be easy for me to do. So I took her up on the challenge. It helped that Price Chopper had local farm fresh blueberries at a $3.79 … Continue reading
Fiesta Time
This weekend we had friends over for dinner, a celebration of sorts. Our husbands compete in Corporate Challenge, a city based “olympics” filled with sporting events. They train for months before the event, which also means they eat a very … Continue reading
Jalapeno Black Bean Dip
This is one of those no fail recipes that is super easy and always a crowd pleaser. Pull out the Tostito chips, pour a few margaritas on the rocks and you are set for an evening with friends. If you … Continue reading
Summer Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Hey Monday! A new week is here and along with it a new recipe for your collection using some of those fresh summer fruits and vegetables. This one is super easy and super delicious and one I served just last … Continue reading
Family Style Red Potato Salad
A Fourth of July tradition for our family is homemade potato salad and of course homemade ice cream with hot fudge topping. Well we’re doing both. The recipe for the potato salad is not something I have in writing. This … Continue reading