I love my car. I have a 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 that I call Bert. It’s bright blue and sporty and zips around town. It has 168,000 miles on it and it’s never had any major problems. I’ve only ever had it in the shop for minor issues and routine maintenance (knock on wood). I… Continue reading Change Your Car’s Air Filter
Oatmeal Buttermilk Muffins
The first time I made these muffins it was on a random Saturday when some family was coming over for breakfast. I really wanted to make some sort of muffin to go with my egg casserole so I leafed through my cookbooks and found this recipe. I chose it simply because I already had all… Continue reading Oatmeal Buttermilk Muffins
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Afternoon (Evening) Links: The Country’s Best Cupcakes
I just saw this article on MSN. I bake a lot of cupcakes so I was immediately drawn to it. I just love cupcakes. I love that they are individually packaged personal cakes that you don't have to share with anyone!If this doesn't make your mouth water and inspire you to bake something I don't… Continue reading Afternoon (Evening) Links: The Country’s Best Cupcakes
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Things I Love: Target Reusable Shopping Bag
I have always tried to take reusable shopping bags with me to the grocery store. I always have the best intentions. And I always remember that I need my bags after I’ve already left the house.Until recently. I was walking into Target and a rack of little red somethings caught my eye. At first glance… Continue reading Things I Love: Target Reusable Shopping Bag
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Stuffed ‘Shrooms
About a month ago my family and I went to a fondue restaurant for my brother and sister’s birthday. If you’ve never been to a fondue restaurant before, you basically cook your main course right there at the table in the fondue pots in the middle. The waiter brings out a big plate of raw… Continue reading Stuffed ‘Shrooms
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Cupcake Invasion!
A couple of weeks ago my SIL was married in Las Vegas. Only immediate family and a few close friends flew to Vegas to attend the wedding. Then this past weekend they had a reception here in town to celebrate their wedding and marriage. As a family we pretty much put together the entire reception… Continue reading Cupcake Invasion!
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Barbeque Chicken Pizza
It was unbelievably cold in Kansas today. Ridiculously cold. When I arrived at work it was 4 degrees F. That does not include the wind chill and it was very windy. It was the kind of cold that makes your eyes water and your nose hairs freeze up in only the 1-2 minutes it takes… Continue reading Barbeque Chicken Pizza
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Basic Hummus
A couple days ago I got a real craving for hummus. I remember I first heard about hummus when I was in college and my friend Alisha from Alaska was always talking about how much she loved it. I always thought it sounded weird and I don’t think I ever even tried it until I… Continue reading Basic Hummus
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Things I Love: Two Cup Pyrex Bowls (With Lids)
I thought I would start a new group of posts called things I love where I talk about... things I love. I’ve got several tools and gadgets around my home that I love and use all the time and would like to share with whoever wants to read about them! The first up is my… Continue reading Things I Love: Two Cup Pyrex Bowls (With Lids)
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Three Grain Pilaf
I love, love, love, love, LOVE this recipe. I originally cut it out of an issue of Oprah’s magazine and it’s been stuck in my recipe book for a long time. I have no idea what issue I cut it out of, but I know it was at least two years ago. I’ve made this… Continue reading Three Grain Pilaf
Everything Is Homemade 