So, I watch the Food Network. Kind of a lot. And I’ve learned a LOT of things from it. I don’t think I’ve ever made a recipe directly from a show… maybe the closest was when I mimicked Rachael Ray’s mustard-based potato salad. But I didn’t use her measurements. I get ideas from the shows…. Continue Reading
Category Archives: Recipes
Ice Cream Bread
My fiance’s mother told me about a recipe for ice cream bread she had found in Southern Living Magazine. Basically, you throw a pint of ice cream into a bowl, add a cup and a half of self-rising flour, and stir it up. Then you dump it all into a bread pan and bake it,… Continue Reading
Naughty Little Girl
It’s a tasty refreshing twist on a Shirley Temple. Put a bit of rum in a glass, then fill it up the rest of the way with coconut soda (which you can find with the Mexican food in the grocery store). Add some cherries, cherry juice, and ice cubes. And it’s delicious. But nameless. Anyone… Continue Reading
Meagan’s Homemade Frappucinos
This is a guest article by my dear friend Meagan. One of the quirks I share with my boyfriend is an inordinate fondness for buying iced-blended coffee drinks at bookstore cafes and, drink-in-hand, wandering around the store for hours. He likes the late-day caffeine buzz, while I enjoy the icy-chocolaty goodness. However, those prissy coffee… Continue Reading
Vanilla Extract
I love baking, especially from scratch. And one of my favorite smells is vanilla. But have you ever actually tasted store-bought vanilla extract, straight from the bottle? It’s vile! Imagine how fabulous it would be if the vanilla you put into your baking actually tasted like something you wanted to drink? Or eat in your… Continue Reading
Happy Father’s Day Gingerbread Biscotti
What says, “Happy Father’s Day” better than homemade biscotti? Not much. The recipe is from allrecipes, and I didn’t change a thing. I think I made mine bigger than theirs though, because the recipe says it yields 4 dozen, and I only got 2 dozen out of it. I took the suggestion of many people… Continue Reading
Homemade Sugar Scrub
I love the idea of salt scrubs, but the fact that my legs often have scratches on them makes me wary of trying them anytime soon. So I decided to make my own sugar scrub to use in the shower. The directions I used were based on a bunch of different “recipes” I found online…. Continue Reading
Corn Tortilla Chips
Last night, I had a couple of work friends over for dinner. They finished some professional development near here, and then headed over, armed with their appetites and two jars of salsa. The first thing I brought out was a bowl of homemade corn tortilla chips. So delicious! Cut corn tortillas into wedges and arrange… Continue Reading
Degenerate Chicken Salad
Much like tuna salad from a can, chicken salad (from a can as well) can be a quick and delicious meal, if your taste buds are OK with canned meat. Now, I can’t eat canned tuna… I bought some because it’s cheap and convenient, but it’s been sitting in my pantry almost a year after… Continue Reading
Egg Salad
I love eggs! I like them scrambled, fried, hard-boiled, in egg salad, egg salad sandwiches, green… I like them, Sam I am! So in honor of the egg salad sandwich, I give you a simple photo how-to. Yum! Step 1: Smash some hard-boiled eggs with the back of your fork. Some people like to cut… Continue Reading
How to Boil an Egg – Desktop Wallpaper
How to boil an egg: Colored Wallpaper Click to download 1024 x 768 How to boil an egg: Color your own Wallpaper Click to download 1024 x 768 These will also be in the “Free Stuff” section. Should I make more things like this? Would you be interested? Also, if you color the “Color your… Continue Reading
How to Boil an Egg
How to make hard-boiled eggs: Choose eggs that have been in your fridge for a while. Not the ones you just bought yesterday. Don’t ask me why… just trust me. Put your eggs in a small pot (you don’t want them to have too much room to party and crack). Fill with enough cool water… Continue Reading
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and stay at home mom of two beautiful children. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate my home on a budget, and keep a happy household. I tandem breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, practice elimination communication, homebirth, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
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