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Category Archives: Recipes

Mmm, Mmm Good: Parker House Rolls

I was feeling a little domesticated today and thought what better than to make some special homemade dinner rolls for my honey. He loves bread with dinner, so this was sure to be a hit.

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Cooking 101: Homemade Tortillas

I’ve been experimenting with homemade tortillas. See, Dwayne’s been home a lot lately since his back has been bothering him. {Falling off a roof will do that to a person.} A few Fridays ago Amanda took him to the doctor and they gave him two shots, one of which knocked him loopy for three days. I guess that’s one way to get him to stop and rest. So, when they arrive home Friday afternoon he requested fajitas. Of course I have no tortilla shells. I suggest stir fry and disappointment crosses his face.

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Saving Money 101: Specialty Coffee

I like my special, ridiculously expensive, I-would-never-pay-this-much-for-anything-else coffee. And now I can have that ridiculously expensive, I-would-never-pay-this-much-for-anything-else coffee without the ridiculous price tag. It’s really simple.

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Homemade Cashew Butter

I was inspired to try my hand at making my own nut butter for two reasons. First, I am cheap. Seriously, I'm a little better about spending money on good food today, but there was a time when I truly felt ...

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Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie

This year Stephen didn't request any special meal for his birthday, but he did request a special dessert. Stephen made this with my mom one summer. I don't know its origin. If it is you, please let me know so I can give you credit.

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Sesame Wheat Bagels

Lately I've been working on expanding my cooking knowledge. First I made homemade noodles and learned I never have to buy egg noodles again! The best part of homemade noodles [besides the homemade part] - they do not stick together after cooking like store bought noodles.

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Break Up Your Routine #OTBchallenge

Do something different today Rachel of Shedding It & Getting It and Leah of Your Nutritionista have come up with a way to keep us all on our toes for the next 9 weeks ...

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