I love the holidays. I get all excited about lights and cookies and vast feasts that continue on for days and days. I also love the tradition that always comes along with the family and friends. Although this year was a little more frustrating than years past ( twin toddlers with colds and 9 people in a 1600 square foot house), there were many good memories made and lots of ...
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The evil "C" word – Casserole
When I first got married, I was all about cooking really great, really original food every single night. The very mention of casserole had me turning my nose up. I thought I was too good for casseroles I guess. Well, five years and two kids later, I LOVE casseroles. Not only are casseroles superb at cleaning out everything that is about to go bad in your fridge, but they are ...
Real Tightwads Eat Quiche
I''m sure that you have watched the news at least once in the last couple of months and that you are well aware of the economic crisis that we are now in. And if you are a follower of this blog ( and I actually have some now!) you are probably feeling the pinch. With all of this talk about money and how people are cutting back, I went in search of what the average person spends ...
Spicy White Chicken Chili in a Bread Bowl
I don't know where you live, but where I live it is cold! The high today is going to be 45 with wind gusts up to 30 mph! With weather like that all I can think about is soup. And the spicier the better! This white chili is the perfect solution to the cold day. The bread bowl isn't absolutely necessary but you will thank yourself for it.3 cans white beans, rinsed and drained1 ...
Every Great Day should end with Oven -fried Chicken
Today has been a great day at my house. It has been one of those days where I am ecstatic to be a parent. My kids go to a Mommy's Morning Out program on Fridays and I am usually the mom with the screaming child. My son has no problems with school, but my daughter has always thrown huge fits when I leave, but not today! Today my toddling little girl walked right into school, ...
Chop Chop! – How to butcher your own chicken
I give you fair warning. If you have a incredibly weak stomach then you do not need to read this entry. Please scroll past it!Okay, fair warning has been given and I can only assume that you have a strong stomach and you have seen a dead chicken before. Whole chickens are cheap. Usually $.99/lb but I have seen them as low as $$.79/lb. Whole chickens are great for a number ...