I tried making this bread for the first time. While it didn’t rise at the end as much as I expected, the bread was flavorful and hearty. Whole Wheat Spinach Bread Makes 2 loaves Adapted from Bless this Mess 1 pkg (10oz) frozen spinach, thawed and drained 2 cups warm water 1 Tbsp plus 1Read more
Last Tuesday’s dinner was pretty simple. I went back to the basics with egg salad on whole wheat spinach bread, salad and strawberries with ice cream. Even though it was simple it was big hit and I think everyone enjoyed it. I made up this recipe as I went, so taste as you go andRead more
In honor of my uncle’s 40th birthday on Sunday, his wife asked me to bake cupcakes for them to take to church as a surprise celebration for him. Ken isn’t much a of a sweets eater, but when it comes to that side of the family nothing says birthday like German Chocolate Cake. My grandpaRead more
This is one tasty sandwich. I thought this recipe sounded intriguing and wanted to try it out. Unfortunately I made an incomplete grocery list and was missing quite a few of the ingredients when I decided to make this, but I just improvised and it turned out really well! This is a filling, super flavorful,Read more
I woke up Saturday wanting to try something different for breakfast. I remembered finding this recipe a while ago and just happened to have all the ingredients on hand. This oatmeal turned out really well. Next time I would add a little cinnamon, but other than that it was great. The texture of thisRead more
So it’s been a week since Sandra and I completed our 100-person outdoor catering event. It was definitely an educational experience. There is a TON of planning involved in making an event go smoothly. So here are some things to think about if you’re planning on catering or getting a big event catered: venue- whatRead more
These tea cakes are a delicate, light, and sweet treat. They’re perfect for a a little snack with your tea or coffee! I found chamomile at my local Asian market (Hmart), but if you can’t find it you can use chamomile tea bags. The chamomile I found was full of large pieces, so I’d recommendRead more
As soon as I showed my mom this recipe she’s been eager for me to make it. It took a while for me to get around to it, but it was definitely worth the wait! This cake as an excellent crumb. It’s super moist and tender. The strawberries add a wonderful slightly sweet, slightly tartRead more
Sometimes salad is boring. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a big fan of salad. I love all the things you can do with it, and it’s really delicious on a hot day. But every once in a while it just gets boring. This salad dressing is for those times. The blueberry makes it slightly sweet.Read more
I’ve wanted to try this recipe for ages. As soon as I saw it, I thought it would be an awesome combination. I was not disappointed. These shortbreads have an amazing buttery taste even though there’s no butter. The rosemary and parmesan are a great match. These are perfect as a snack, a fun appetizer,Read more