Month: August 2012

BEER Mac & Cheese

BEER Mac & Cheese

TheĀ  nights are getting cooler and you are surely craving some comfort foods… If you like Mac & Cheese (and you are over 21) than the flavor of a beer that you would normally just drink with your Macaroni & Cheese is the perfect addition 

[Oven] Sun-Dried Tomatoes

[Oven] Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Summer Produce, while it may seem overwhelming at times to have so many fresh garden goodies all at once, we need to embrace every last piece from our garden! Sometimes you eat them fresh, sometimes you can them, sometimes you cook with them, and sometimes 

S’mores Bars in a Jar

S’mores Bars in a Jar

 Its Back to School Time!

I am so ready to go back to school. I love my job and what I do – and by this time of the summer, I am ready for my regular routine again and to share in the daily lives, learning, and excitement of my students.

If you have kids going back to school, you might be looking for some easy gifts. Even if you don’t need an easy gift now: the Holidays are quickly approaching! You could even make this and keep on hand for a quick grab-n-go gift. I made this S’mores Bars (mix) in a Jar over the summer and donated it to Quiet Valley for a raffle prize at the end of the Rooster Run.

Items in Jars are just so cute and easy to make/give – so come up with a reason (or no reason at all) to brighten someone’s day and make this simple jar gift today!

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Pickled Jalapenos

Pickled Jalapenos

If you are a regular reader here, you may remember that last year my fabulous fiance (who at that point was just a great boyfriend) planted two habanero plants. “Ok”, I thought to myself “how bad can that be”. WELL – two habanero plants led to 

Grilled Peach & Mozzarella Caprese

Grilled Peach & Mozzarella Caprese

Around here we are in the midst of Tomato Season, which really makes me happy. One of my favorite things to do with tomatoes is just top them with some mozzarella and basil (on a plate with salt & pepper or melted between bread or 

Happy Hunger Games!

Happy Hunger Games!

It is here ~ The day has finally arrived ~ It is Hunger Games Day!

… and no, that does not mean that we are going to pick your names out of a bowl to see who has to fight to the death. But, what we are going to do is pick a Commenter using a Random-Number-Generator from all of you who correctly comment on this post and give you your very own copy of The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook. Owning this cookbook will lead to much more entertaining Hunger Games Viewing Parties than just popping up some popcorn or something typical like that!

May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor

and while you wait to hear who the winner is, enjoy this Sample Hunger Games Menu

(and also check out Fictional Food’s Menu which is beyond amazing)

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