I am a home cook with a passion for creating dishes using ingredients you can find at your local grocery store and share with friends and family. Food is all about sharing and I'm so happy to be able to share my creations with you.
Here are some of the blogs that I read when time permits. They all have great content and I am always up for learning. I want to give a shout-out to these talented bloggers and I hope you will give them some love. Laura in the Kitchen (food & cooking videos)Read More →
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables year-round, but I tend to reach for it most it in the summertime. It’s bright and hearty and it’s also a very pretty ingredient. I like it steamed by itself, in dishes like pasta, and especially roasted in the oven. I decided to addRead More →
My hubby bought this gift for me as somewhat of a joke several years ago. He found it in one of those, “As Seen on TV” stores in the tiny mall in Santa Maria where we lived in California before we moved to Colorado. My hubby has a great senseRead More →
Hope loves the snow, hates the rain and loves the sunshine. When the weather is warm and dry, if we leave the sliding glass door open, she will sit on the top porch step just soaking in the sun. She roams the grass and explores the yard, but inevitably sheRead More →
The pizza has the perfect combination of hot ingredients and cool, fresh toppings. It’s the quintesential California delight. Read More →
Green Beans Almondine Green beans are one of my favorite vegetables and they are one of those veggies that just about everyone loves.  They are also reasonably priced, good for you and can be prepared in a variety of ways. One of my favorite ways is the focus of this post.Read More →
Start by cooking the chicken in a crock pot with salsa and green chiles for a slow-cooked, tender chicken breast that will fall apart it is so tender.Read More →
Just about every home now has a Keurig coffee machine. We got ours about 2 years ago and the only time I use a traditional coffee maker is if we have a lot of guests and I want to save money by making a pot of coffee. The rest of theRead More →
This butter takes steak to a whole new level. Real butter, dijon mustard, seasoned salt and fresh thyme, just four simple ingredients.Read More →
We have gotten a ton of rain here in Colorado this Spring, which has helped the grass green up and everything is growing like crazy. The downside is, outdoor activities have been limited, so Hope and I have had to do a lot of walks in the neighborhood, rather thanRead More →