You know those family stories that no one ever forgets, the ones that get retold at every family reunion? Well, this little pie is part of one of my family's favorites. You see, it begins with my grandmother and a little girl who had learned a new word. Oh, and this pie. Pink Lemonade Pie, she called it. The story also includes a selfless cousin and a really thick book of etiquette. (I'm ...
Recipes
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
These muffins are a freezer cooking staple for me. They're very easy, and my kids really like them. They freeze well and can be defrosted and warmed in 30 seconds in the microwave. Just wrap them in a paper towel or cloth napkin, and you're good to go! I believe I originally found the recipe here at MoneySavingMom, but the last time I made them I was out of oil and made a substitution that ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Poppyseed Chicken
This recipe is from a little treasure I have called "Cherry's Cookbook," which is a little something I compiled for a friend out of her favorite recipe cards with the added bonus that I kept a copy for myself. It says the recipe originally came from someone named Joyce Trahon. Let's all stop and thank her now. Okay...moving on. Here's the recipe with a few notes I've ...
WFMW: Cute Cupcakes…The Easy Way.
Some things just call for cupcakes, don't you think? I do. But, to be honest, I don't have a lot of time (or energy) these days for baking and decorating... That, however, does not prevent the creation of beautiful cupcakes...quick. Here's what you need: Your Favorite Cake Mix Your Favorite Frosting A bowl A Microwave Sprinkles Here's what you you do: Bake those ...