The Butcher’s birthday was this past Sunday. We celebrated all week. I made the Butcher’s favorite dishes. One of his all time favorites is macaroni and cheese. I am not a fan so I don’t usually make it. I knew I had to step up to the plate for his birthday. I searched online but didn’t really see a recipe that was “over the top”. I came up with my own concoction and the Butcher raved about it. It’s a…
I am not embarrassed to tell you that when we go out to eat at Olive Garden I will get at least 2 servings of this soup–maybe 3. This is in addition to my dinner entree. Well, now that I can make this at home I no longer have to make a spectacle of myself in public. Experiment with this and add ingredients that will make it special for your family. Sausage Potato Soup 1 1/2 pounds hot Italian Sausage…
Just seeing the title of this blog makes me smile. I wanted to surprise the Butcher with a special dessert on Sunday so I made apple pie, with apples I picked myself, home-made vanilla ice cream, and caramel sauce. I know this sounds a bit indulgent, and believe me it was, but sometimes you just have to celebrate the changing seasons with something that is over the top. I am including all of the recipes because they are simple, delicious,…
I went to Rittman Orchards and picked fresh strawberries. I have not done this since I was a child and forced to do this with my family–child labor laws were not in effect back then. Isn’t it funny how things are much more enjoyable when you, as an adult, decide to do things, compared to when you are a child and forced to do things? I give you afternoon naps as a prime example. What I wouldn’t give for those…