Summer Cooking with Fresh Herbs
In my back yard I have a garden containing a variety of herbs growing in several containers. Most are combined with other herbs, but the vigorous mint is in a Read more …
Strawberry Shortcake for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is coming soon and what could be better than fresh strawberries on top of a sweet biscuit, topped with a dollop of cloud-like whipped cream. If your version Read more …
Easter 7-Up Salad
Whether your family celebrates Easter with a large traditional dinner or a casual brunch, many prepare their springtime holiday spread with traditional family favorites. Preparing dishes the day before is Read more …
Taco Soup
Soup aka “comfort food” is perfect for our bitter cold Idaho winters. Whether you want healthy and homemade, or quick and simple, nothing compares to homemade soup and it is Read more …
Six Week Bran Muffins
My husband and I recently became empty-nesters. Years ago when our eldest daughter left for college it felt as though a hole had ripped through our hearts leaving an ache Read more …
Cookies For Santa
Christmas is a brief time when childhood wishes become more than just imagination. I love the rich religious significance of Christmas but I also enjoy the magical childlike fantasy. My Read more …
Mushroom Stuffing
Thanksgiving: The holiday where people drive hours in the car to eat dinner with relatives they see maybe once a year. The house smells wonderful and everyone chatters excitedly while Read more …
Quick and Easy Butter Rolls
I must admit I have never understood people who refuse to share their recipes, or the cooks that give you a copy but leave out that one special ingredient that Read more …
Swedish Pancakes
As a child I remember many Saturday mornings filled with cartoons and Swedish pancakes. Mom would cook up those thin, golden goodies and we would dress them up with all Read more …
Bruneau White Chili
While shooting photos at the Bruneau Cowboy Christmas last December, my good friend Kent Kidd and I were offered a free lunch. Who can turn down a free lunch? The Read more …