Month: May 2012

The “I Hate Peas” Pea Soup

The “I Hate Peas” Pea Soup

There are just some foods that some people don’t like – peas are one of those foods for me! Why is it that some foods we hate don’t like and others we love? – – – I have no clue! Growing up when I didn’t 

Grilled Bottom Round Roast

Grilled Bottom Round Roast

There is nothing quite like steak. I know that I could never become a vegetarian mostly because of my love of red meat! Last week there was Bottom Round Roast on sale. Now this is a pretty tough cut of meat so it needs some 

Shaved Asparagus Salad

Shaved Asparagus Salad

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Chocolate Covered Marshmallows – “Smore’s Pops”

Chocolate Covered Marshmallows – “Smore’s Pops”

We love S’mores around here! One of the great joys of the summer is relaxing around a campfire just hanging out with friends. While enjoying that fire – marshmallows toasted (or burnt) to perfection are just right! After enjoying that fire you come inside to 

Pear Ginger Cake (with Whipped Cream Frosting)

Pear Ginger Cake (with Whipped Cream Frosting)

Birthdays are a reason for Celebrating. My Grandmother recently celebrated a birthday and Rich and I decided to surprise her. She knew that my Wonderful Parents would be joining her but that My Love and I had “too many other things going on” to join 

Honey Dijon Crock Pot Corned Beef

Honey Dijon Crock Pot Corned Beef

I have now made this  Corned Beef twice… that says a lot since I usually like to experiment and see what other exciting things I can come up with. But after making it around St. Patrick’s Day I ran out and got more Corned Beef on sale so that I could cook it again when we were craving it after the March 17 Holiday. Luckily then when we had that craving recently – I was able to pull out this recipe and whip it up again (and finally take the photos to share with you! Continue reading Honey Dijon Crock Pot Corned Beef