Category Archives: Kitchen and Garden

Fried Apples

Fried apples have been a family favorite for at least the last three or four generations.   Since my students sell fruit each year, I seem to always have apples around that I need to use up.  This recipe is forgiving … Continue reading

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Cheesy Potatoes

This potato casserole is a family favorite and a hit at any pot luck!   Start with 2 pounds of frozen hash-brown potatoes.  These were labeled as Ranch Style I believe.  Dump those babies in a large mixing bowl.   … Continue reading

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Jack~n~ Coke Crockpot Pot Roast

Mr. Wonderful and I spent a recent weekend doing some outside work.  Before heading outside I threw this family favorite in the crock pot and let it hang out on my kitchen counter all day. If you’re really observant, you’ll … Continue reading

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Glossy Chocolate Frosting

This frosting is perfect for any Brownies or bars, but is especially wonderful on my Mocha Brownies! Start with three – one ounce squares of baking chocolate.  Melt in a sauce pan with shortening.  Be sure to stay close and stir, … Continue reading

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Favorite Perennials ~ Astilbe

I took a walk around our yard yesterday now that most of the snow is gone.  I love all the change that happens in the spring.  I take a survey of which plants are coming up in my perennial beds.  … Continue reading

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Mr. Wonderful’s Taco Soup

This recipe happened completely by accident.  I had planned to do some really simple and fast hamburgers, however, the microwave got a little crazy on me and the ground beef not only thawed, but partially cooked.  So, plan B became … Continue reading

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Super Simple Toffee Treats

  This recipe is simple and has very few ingredients, but oh how yummy it is!  A few nights ago, Mr. Wonderful, as is his frequent habit, asked if we had any treats.  Thing 3, Cony, and I headed to … Continue reading

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Drunken Apple Cake

We’ve been having another winter storm and Mr. Wonderful has spent a lot of time plowing the driveway, just trying to keep ahead of the blowing and drifting snow.   I knew he’d be hungry when he came in and made … Continue reading

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Ham Steak with Molasses Orange Glaze

Mr. Wonderful spent another grueling day doing battle with the blowing snow.  He loves ham so I put this flavorful ham steak together for a quick and esasy supper.  After supper, he was asleep in his chair in minutes!    … Continue reading

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Jambalaya

Mr. Wonderful spent a great deal of his Air Force training time in the southern United States.  While serving in that part of the country he developed a real taste for the local cuisine.  Here’s my interpretation of New Orleans … Continue reading

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