Had enough summer? The agony! Labor Day Menu

Had enough summer? The agony! Labor Day Menu

Labor Day Menu? That’s ridiculous. Right? For most of this year, we here in beautiful Erieland have been hearing that we were that close to having had 200 inches of snow during this past winter. Yesterday, the National Weather Service decided to change this total, 

Fireball No Bake Cake Mix Truffles

Fireball No Bake Cake Mix Truffles

These Fireball No Bake Cake Mix Truffles are a fast and easy treat that are perfect for a Patriotic Holiday. Switch up to green sprinkles and they’d be ideal for Christmas; stay with all red and they’re perfect for Valentines Day. I didn’t have any, 

Firecracker Chicken Bites

Firecracker Chicken Bites

  How appropriate are Firecracker Chicken Bites for the week of July 4th? These are simple, satisfying appetizers that are usually gone in a flash (bang)!   This recipe comes together in a hurry: while the pan is heating up, cut the chicken and season 

July 4th 2018 Menu

July 4th 2018 Menu

Happy Fourth of July! There’s a lot on this menu, but almost everything can be made in advance, and it is, basically, hamburgers and hot dogs ♥.  We have two factions here: the potato salad lovers and the pasta salad lovers (I’m the potato salad 

Father’s Day Menu 2018

Father’s Day Menu 2018

This is Bert’s 22nd Father Day (!), and every one has been special and well deserved. We have always celebrated in a pretty low key way, with gifts leaning more towards the homemade “gift certificate” than the expensive glitzy toys. We were watching TV last 

Oatmeal Macadamia Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies (OMCWC!)

Oatmeal Macadamia Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies (OMCWC!)

  For real: Oatmeal Macadamia Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies are fully loaded.     I love serving cookies for dessert after a big meal, because they are a little bite of goodness.  I don’t need to do anything but make some coffee, put out a