A great pan of bars is extremely nostalgic to me, as my Mom was the queen of baking them. Aluminum 9×13 pans flanked every church picnic, potluck and birthday party of my youth. This…
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Last weekend I got to throw a party for the arrival my beautiful new niece. She is so special to me and I just can’t get enough of her. The recipe I…
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Grilling? Who, Me? A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to compete in a burger competition. It was the most amazing experience and you can click back through all of…
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Today I’ve got a quick and easy recipe using some of my favorite ‘ready’ ingredients from the grocery store. My Mom, singlehandedly makes the MOST delicious chicken salad EVER. Ask anyone. I…
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Since I’m officially done practicing for the Sutter Home “Build A Better Burger” contest, I’m left with a few pounds of ground pork that didn’t make the trial runs. (We leave for Napa tomorrow, eeeeek!) I…
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Today was a big day of helping my Dad in the field, cleaning house and preparing to leave next week for the Sutter Home Winery’s Build A Better Burger competition. I’m so…
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Happy Mother’s Day! I know it is a bit early, but time is running out to purchase or create something meaningful for the Mama in your life. Today the kids and I…
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Today the ROD or ‘recipe of the day’ is a sweet one. These delicious filled chocolate chip cookies will satisfy any sweet tooth. The recipe is much like my original favorite chocolate chip cookie…
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This recipe is one I’ve wanted to try for a while. The older version (original) is one I found on Pinterest a few years ago. I changed the recipe (surprise surprise!) to accommodate what I…
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One of my favorite recipes of all time happens to be quite simple and very versatile. These breadsticks are great for the ‘yeast beginner’ because they are very easy to pull together,…
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Master’s Sunday usually equals = SuperNap Sunday in this house. Couple the golf tournament on television with dreary/rainy conditions and this could have been a great nap-day. NO. We didn’t nap at…
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I found myself going through some photos yesterday and I ran across quite a few from our commercial finishing barns that I had taken a few years ago. They are a flashback…
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This past weekend the weather finally warmed up and it felt like spring. I was so thankful and excited. I had a few pitching lessons to give at home and then we…
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What do you get when you wrap strips of pork loin in bacon and glaze them with Whiskey Pear BBQ Sauce? Pig Sticks. Thanks to my daughter for dubbing this recipe appropriately. …
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These little veggie cups with a modified semi-homemade Dill-Ranch Dressing are quick and easy to make and never disappoint. Serve these for preschool snacks, at a bridal shower or for a luncheon. They are…















