These Santa Hats are more of a kitchen craft than a recipe. But, they are really tasty and really cute and got approval from kids ages 9 to 23, and from the adults that got one as well. This year has been really insane, for almost everyone I know. And, Steve's family Christmas party usually ends up ... read more
Spring Power Bowls
So, I am sure you probably think I have quit blogging, but I really haven't. I am trying to get back to it. You might remember that I had gone back to school in web design. Well, I finished in December. Then, in January, a friend and I started a web design business and life has been kind of crazy ... read more
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Sometimes, I just want to eat soup all winter. If you feel the same way, this Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is just the thing to warm you up. Ironically, the last few days have been unseasonably warm here. But, it was cold when I made this, and it cooled down again late yesterday, so we are back to ... read more
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps for Man Food Mondays
Good morning folks! This week we have Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps for you to try. Michelle and I were having the age-old discussion yesterday afternoon ...What do you want for dinner?....which is always followed by.....I don't know what do you want?.....which leads to about an hour and a half of ... read more
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken for Man Food Mondays
Good Day folks, We are still in the holiday recovery mode here in the Hinterlands. Setting up for the coming new year, having family in and out and just generally going through the process of starting 2016. Given all this, I am opting for a short cut on kid friendly meals and this Slow Cooker BBQ ... read more
Kale and Pineapple Smoothies
So, we have been trying to eat healthier. One of the things we have been doing is trying to include more greens. So, adding greens to breakfast seemed like a good idea. There are just two problems with that: I don't like to fix breakfast, and I have disliked every green smoothie (until now) that I ... read more
Steak and Cabbage Soup for Man Food Mondays
Good morning all, I have been under the weather of late and not really inspired to be creative....I know, it happens to the best of us. Last week I did an experiment around cooking steak on the stove top to see what method worked the best. I have to say it was an enjoyable and very smoky meal. We ... read more
Asian Inspired Salmon in Foil
If you have never cooked salmon in foil, or anything else for that matter, it is something you really need to try. This is just super moist and delicious. It almost falls apart. And, everything for dinner except the rice is cooked all in one little packet together - perfect little individually ... read more
Hearty Chicken Stew For Man Food Mondays
Happy New Year Friends, I hope you had a safe and enjoyable time and are ready to crush 2016. Here in the Hinterlands we are finally getting a little colder weather, after a 77° Christmas day it's about time. I know, I know we don't get winter like some of you get and that is one of the reasons you ... read more
The Best of 2015
It is so hard to believe that 2015 is coming to an end. It has had its good points and its bad points, but I am very much looking forward to 2016 being the best year yet! These are the best posts from 2015 or at least the most popular posts by page views. But, before I get started with that, there ... read more
