In the Pursuit of Happiness: Zucchini Day, August 8

In the “Pursuit of Happiness” category of my blog, Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day has to be one of my faves. Of all the vegetables God created on this green Earth, zucchini has to be my favorite! And to think that people give this stuff away, mama mia! August 8 has been … Continue reading →

Ham, Potatoes, and Green Beans

Yesterday’s organic potatoes Small Change got me in the mood for this quick and easy one-pot dish. You can make it in the crock pot for all-day cooking or on the stove if you want to heat it in a hurry. For my money, though, the extra time in the crock pot is well worth … Continue reading →

Corn Chowder and Burrito Filling Simplified

Once again, this is a post for men and women disguised as a Company Girl Coffee post. Actually, all of the ideas for the Company Girl Coffee posts are from Rachel Anne at Home Sanctuary.  I just usually try to come up with something that guys can relate to as well. Yesterdays’ theme at Home Sanctuary was … Continue reading →

94 Recipes in One Post

Ok, so I cheated.  There isn’t a single recipe in this post, but you can click on this link and have instant access to 94 Crockpot recipes (to date) that have been taste-tested by a real-life husband and wife and a kid or two who will actually venture out and eat something other than peanut … Continue reading →

Claudia’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

Now that you’ve got the basics of the B-E-S-T prescription for a suberb marriage, it’s time to relax a little and bake some cookies. In my book, no other food says love like chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven. Perhaps you and your mate can do this together as one of your sharing activities this … Continue reading →

Cookie of the Day Recipe

If you agree with me that fresh-baked homemade cookies are one of the best ways to say “I love you,” then you will flip for Martha Stewart’s Cookie of the Day recipes on her site. Take a look and let me know what new recipes you try. Martha Stewart Cookie of the Day recipes

Claudia’s Dump and Stir Chili (crockpot friendly)

It doesn’t get much easier than this, folks! But oh, how good it is! 1# lean ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with garlic, basil, and oregano (both Del Monte and Hunts make these) 1 can (14.oz) light red kidney beans 1 can (10 oz) Rotel Original tomatoes & … Continue reading →

Cranberry and Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Few things say “I love you” like fresh-baked cookies.  Whether it’s the memories of childhood that they bring, or knowing that someone went to all that trouble just for you, you can’t go wrong with homemade cookies. Here’s a recipe for Cranberry and Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies that will leave your spouse begging for more. … Continue reading →