Christmas Cookie Favs
December 11, 2024
Dry vs Liquid Measures
March 14, 2023
I’m a fan of Instagram cooking sites. There are so many out in the universe. However, the one thing that vexes me is the use of liquid measures for dry measuring and dry measuring for liquid measuring. This is not a good practice. I remember Ina Garten in one of her shows where she was … More Dry vs Liquid Measures
Local Volunteer Gardening Opportunities
May 5, 2022
Local Volunteer Opportunities at the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry Victory and Herb Gardens We’ve come a long way at the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Food Pantry gardens. The Victory garden was established in 2012 to provide fresh vegetables and fruit for the clients of the Pantry. In 2020 the Herb … More Local Volunteer Gardening Opportunities
How is it that I am unacquainted with my Microwave
February 22, 2022
Seriously? There’s a button for baking potatoes on my microwave. Did you know that? I had NO IDEA. I’ve been using microwaves for approximately 36 years and Skinnytaste pointed out I could use the Potato button on my microwave when I read over the Twice Baked Potatoes with broccoli and cheese recipe. OMG, it was … More How is it that I am unacquainted with my Microwave
More Wonderful Children’s Books.
October 8, 2021
My friend, Michelle, shared more of her treasured children’s books with me. This group of books had a thematic swirl to them. Enchanting opportunities to make anyone smile, especially children. The books are meant for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders as adult concepts are woven into the story line. The books would make wonderful gifts … More More Wonderful Children’s Books.
From Behind the Teacher’s Desk
September 17, 2021
I’ve always been fascinated with children’s books. It began in Ottawa, Illinois, where I often visited the historical Reddick’s Library children’s area, where the librarian barred me from taking out another Dr. Seuss book. Apparently, Dr. Seuss was all I read. My little first-grade broken heart could not comprehend why I would be discouraged from … More From Behind the Teacher’s Desk
Country Chicken
March 6, 2021
UPDATE: I wrote this post in 2011 but have been using it for years. It’s a great go to recipe that makes a lot. This time around I’m using Trader Joe’s Chicken Sweet Italian Sausage. I’m delivering to two families, however, cookies not included. Assignment: Assist a friend by making dinner that will last for … More Country Chicken
When a Cookie Holds a Memory
December 18, 2020
The first bite of a cookie holds childhood memories waiting to be sprung from our happy place. The taste, the aroma, the sugar, the vanilla, the color, the shape, the frosting, the chocolate chips, the peanut butter, the almonds, the crunch, the softness, the surprise inside, as well as all the different personas a cookie … More When a Cookie Holds a Memory
Anyone Can Cook – Corn Chowder
December 12, 2020
All year long we’ve been following Gina Homolka, the Skinny Taste blogger and cookbook author. She takes recipes and breaks them down to create healthier versions for her readers. She also creates a weekly, yes weekly, menu WITH A SHOPPING LIST. I love her. Where’s she been my whole adult life? Granted, not every weekly … More Anyone Can Cook – Corn Chowder
Cleaning the Cupboard
November 15, 2020
For a few weeks I’ve intended to clean out my pantry because Thanksgiving is just around the corner. We’ve all had the grocery store moment where item wasn’t on the list but you made the impulsive basket drop. Hence, the cupboard fills up with good intentions. It’s time to clean out the cupboard and make … More Cleaning the Cupboard
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