The Beautiful Basics

I made these muffins the other night and I love how versatile they are! You take a basic muffin recipe and can make oodles and gobs of diff...

I was asked today how to cut up a mango and as I was writing the instructions, I figured it would be easier to just show them. So, I found ...

Hello people, It's a Friday and I love Fridays! I spent last night working in my garage and trying to get rid of things and get organize...

I am trying to de-clutter my life. Really, I am. I am one of those people who thrives on organization, cute containers, a "place for ...

Howdy Folks--- I hope you are all safe and sound and happy! We had tornadoes all around us last night with pouring rain, lightening, hail,...

I have been working on this project over the last 2 weeks and am really pleased with how it has turned out. I have this old dresser, desk, a...

Here is another gluten free and vegetarian meal from my friend Lori. I was surprised how much I liked this stew! African Peanut Stew 1 Table...

My friend Lori had a cooking night the other night where she made some fabulous recipes for us. This one sounds strange but was oh so yummy!...

Yep, I fell off the face of the earth....and landed in Oz! I have been out of town and life has been busy and my blog has suffered for it! ...

Hello all..... Life has been super busy lately and the old blog has suffered as I get pulled in lots of directions....but life is good and I...

This sounds like a fun way to make ice cream with your kids this summer. Remember to use pasturized eggs if you are at all concerned with r...

I came across this article in The Eagle Newspaper and I thought it was really interesting. I had never heard of vanilla paste but think that...

This summer is off and running and life is busy! I am sorry for not posting but will try to have some great ideas for you soon!!

All Sonics will have FREE Rootbeer floats tomorrow night from 8:00pm to midnight! Go enjoy.....free....ice cream...root beer.... (Sonic ice ...

Hello! I love summertime! It sure is getting hot but I just love the fun atmosphere of summer and I also love that the population of my town...

My mother has made this salad ever since I was a little girl. Its yummy! Wilted Spinach Salad 1 Recipe of Wilted Spinach Salad Dressing (se...

I love peanut butter and these bars are like Reese's peanut butter cups in flavor. My friend Melissa used to make these at her house wh...

With the heat getting turned up and summer coming at us full throttle, I think its a great time to offer a summer cooking class for your Lad...

Happy Memorial Day to all. Its been a really fun and relaxing weekend for us with time spent with family, gardening, yardwork, and naps! I...

Happy Friday and Memorial Day Weekend! I love me a good 3 day weekend! I have no huge plans, just some gardening and work around the house.....

I started making this years ago and love it because it is light and fresh tasting and not too high caloried . I got this recipe from a Marth...

My sister just sent me this recipe and it sounds great. It has her stamp of approval and I think I may make it tonight for dinner! Two summe...

Fridays are fun....even when I know I have to work on Saturday, I am always glad to get to Friday. This weekend we are going to visit some o...

I hope all those nurturer's and wonderful women had a great day in your honor. Whether you are a mother or not, its a day to honor wom...

I hope all the nurturer's out there have a wonderful Mother's Day!! You don't have to have given birth to be honored on Mother...

Well, it seems that I only talked about the pretzels I made a while ago and never posted the recipe! Shame on me! Here is the recipe....a...

I made these bags for the teacher's at my son's school for Teacher Appreciation Week. They were simple and easy, just a little time ...

Well, I have moved up to the runner's group in my boot camp. I am certainly not the fastest...in fact I am the slowest probably.....bu...

Sounds Fancy doesn't it? Pie Lemorange ....say it with a French accent and you sound very culinary. This is actually one of the simple...

Today is National Teacher Appreciation day and Cindo De Mayo! So, tell your teachers thank you and go have a burrito! We celebrate Cinco De...