Okay, folks. Here's the deal: I'm leaving the blog up for one week. ONE week. (Maybe longer if I forget to log on.) Here's why: I'm not being mean or trying to ruin your day because you weren't able to get the recipe for ______ and I didn't get...

Dear Readers and Friends, I've debated back and forth about "closing shop" since I started this blog a few years ago. My opinions on blogging are many, but one that prevails over all else is that it robs me of time. Time I should be and could be...

(I'm dedicating this post to Rookie. I'm conjuring her spirit and sense of humor today. And her love of Mexican food.) I planted my butternut squash and zucchini plants next to each other. Little did I know they were getting it on (i.e....

So, I really have been cooking and taking pictures. It's just finding the time to edit them and actually compose a post that's hard. Really. It is. In the meantime, hope this makes you smile. I was so happy I caught this on camera yesterday....

On Sunday, I wanted to make a big breakfast. Usually my husband has meetings early in the morning until late in the evening on Sundays. I'm alone with the kids in the morning to get them ready to go for our 9:00 AM meeting time. (It's kinda rough, I'm...