About 20 years ago, my Dad handed me a piece of notebook paper and pencil and told me to follow him. I followed my Dad to a freshly plowed spot in the field. We proceeded to map out a blueberry patch of about 50 bushes consisting of several different varieties. We have long since lost […]…
Chocolate Mint Cake Roll
<a href=”http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/14648159/?claim=zuvp9kuehn5″>Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a> In a quest to hone my baking skills, I decided to attempt a cake roll. I have also been searching for different ways to use fresh herbs from my herb garden. One of the herbs that my husband bought for me was chocolate mint. I have a couple of ideas […]…
The Easiest Cookie Recipe, Short & Sweet
Cooking with Fresh Herbs
About a year or ago, I began cooking with fresh herbs. Honestly, I didn’t think I would notice much of a difference. What I discovered definitely changed my culinary habits. Fresh herbs will enhance the flavor of any dish. Fresh herbs add elements of bold, rich flavors. The variety of herbs are abundant. In addition, herbs used […]…
Potato Gnocchi with Crispy Prosciutto
I decided to change up my gnocchi recipe slightly on my second attempt. Since my first attempt at gnocchi, I had purchased a ricer. A ricer is a “must have” when making gnocchi. The last time I squeezed my potatoes through a garlic press. I do not recommend this method. This time I did not follow […]…
Oven Baked Spicy Pork Ribs with Bok Choy Salad
Creative Cooking for Kids
My child loves a good art project. Cooking is the culinary art. There are many dishes that you can encourage your young children to be creative. Many of the dishes available to encourage kids to cook are sweets, such as cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. However, we cannot survive solely on sweets, or we should not anyway. Cooking is a great way […]…
Turkey Bacon Club Burger
Happy New Year! Culinary Challenges & Resolutions
Happy New Year! I am a novice food blogger, novice foodie, and novice cook. I cook a lot of recipes I find challenging so that I learn new skills and new flavors. Many of the recipes I try seem complicated. Many of the ingredients don’t seem as if they blend together well. Some ingredients are completely new to […]…
Herb Butter Strip Steak with Roasted Carrot Puree & Roasted Potatoes
The Most Amazing Deer Chili
This is one of my favorite Venison Chili recipes. The flavors are hearty and full. The chili does not have a gamey taste. We process are own deer so bacon fat was added while grinding the meat. I believe you can taste just a hint of the bacon which adds to the flavor of chili. Between my husband […]…
Moroccan Spiced Venison Gyros with Spicy Tzatziki
One meat I always have an abundance every fall and winter is venison. I am always looking for new, innovative venison dishes. I love gyros and Middle Eastern inspired dishes. I spent a summer in college studying in the Atlas Mountains of Northern Morocco, and dishes like couscous and schwarma were some of my favorites. This […]…
Potato Gnocchi with Homemade Marinara, Sautéed Mushrooms, & Freshly Grated Parmesan
I have been wanting to try homemade gnocchi for a long time. I had a day off work and thought it would be the perfect time to experiment with potato gnocchi. There are many different recipes and techniques for making homemade potato gnocchi. I read several recipes and watched several videos before I just combined […]…
Roasted Spaghetti Squash…..Simple, Easy, Healthy
Roasted spaghetti squash is simple, easy, and healthy. I will throw in one more, cheap. I bought a spaghetti squash at the grocery store this weekend for 99 cents. One medium squash made approximately 4 decent size servings. It is also very versatile. Do you want it as a meal or side dish? I had […]…














