When I was growing up, my mom would make one of my favorite dishes, macaroni and cheese. Macaroni and cheese could be a side dish or a main dish in our home. Typically, macaroni and cheese in our home was made with rigatoni (which isn’t actually macaroni). To make this dish, I make a cheesyContinue reading “Easy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese – Recipe”
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Savory Homemade Pasta Salad – Recipe
A favorite side dish in my home when I was growing up was my mom’s savory homemade pasta salad. It’s a dish served cold, so it’s great on a warm day. It goes with all kinds of main dishes, but I like it especially with a hamburger, a hot dog, or barbecued ribs. It makesContinue reading “Savory Homemade Pasta Salad – Recipe”
Lick Observatory – Mt. Hamilton, California – Travel
How many amazing places do you get to go to that are free to visit? As of this posting, Lick Observatory is one of those places where you can go in and read (and see), some of the history of this place. I love to travel and love to learn about all kinds of things.Continue reading “Lick Observatory – Mt. Hamilton, California – Travel”
Museum of the Rockies – Bozeman, Montana – Travel
My husband and I originally heard about the Museum of the Rockies through YouTube. The more we learned about it, the more we wanted to go see it for ourselves. The museum was quite far from our home, but we finally had the opportunity to go. This is What We Saw To begin, meet BigContinue reading “Museum of the Rockies – Bozeman, Montana – Travel”
Easy Homemade Ground Beef Meatloaf – Recipe
A long time ago, my mother taught me how to make meatloaf using ground beef. I was taught to make it with things we always had in the kitchen. It is one of the easiest meals I learned as a young girl. I just made this dinner for my husband tonight. I asked him toContinue reading “Easy Homemade Ground Beef Meatloaf – Recipe”
Crater Rock Museum, Central Point, Oregon – Travel
The first rock you see in this story, (this beautiful turquoise, blue and green rock) is just one of many that you will see at the Crater Rock Museum. First, I am going to tell you a little bit about rocks. Next I’m going to show you some of the amazing things you will seeContinue reading “Crater Rock Museum, Central Point, Oregon – Travel”
Quick and Easy “Oven-Baked Pork Chop” Recipe
This is without a doubt, one of the easiest meats to cook. I believe anyone can do it (ok, you will need an oven, something to bake the chops in, some foil, some oil and just a few seasonings). Just the same, I know you can do it!!! We always start with a list ofContinue reading “Quick and Easy “Oven-Baked Pork Chop” Recipe”
Quick and Easy “Dumplings with Vegetables” Recipe
One of the first meals my mom taught me to make was dumplings using a flour-based product called Bisquick. Today, I’m going to teach you how I make dumplings with vegetables using Bisquick. This meal is fairly easy to make and requires few ingredients. Ingredients (try to use organics whenever you can) Food Items YouContinue reading “Quick and Easy “Dumplings with Vegetables” Recipe”
Simple “Fluffy Scrambled Eggs” Recipe (cheese is optional)
I realize some people may say that scrambling eggs is very basic (simple they might say). They may say anyone can scramble eggs. That is somewhat true, except many can’t scramble eggs well. I am going to teach you how to do this simple task, well. To begin, you should use a good non-stick pan.Continue reading “Simple “Fluffy Scrambled Eggs” Recipe (cheese is optional)”
Easy “Crock Pot, Pot Roast” Recipe
Who doesn’t love a good, hearty, warm meal like a pot roast? This is one of the easiest meals I make. For cooking, it only requires a pan to brown the meat with the onions and a crock pot to slow-cook all of the ingredients together. I’m betting that you will love the ease ofContinue reading “Easy “Crock Pot, Pot Roast” Recipe”