Fast and Easy Pumpkin Pie Dessert
on Nov 17, 2009 in Thanksgiving desserts Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner? The last few months have just flown by at our house. I feel like I am totally unprepared for the holiday season. But I guess it doesn't matter, because it's coming anyway! ;)I really love t...

Golden Sesame Braid
on Nov 12, 2009 in breads-yeast Egads! I totally forgot to post a recipe yesterday. After being sick for weeks, I am totally behind. I feel like I am running around like a crazy lady. So it just totally slipped my mind. Sorry!But hey, did you notice my new blog header? I made it wi...

Butterscotch Nut Bars
on Nov 9, 2009 in cookies and bars desserts If you are looking for an ooey gooey treat that is sweet, salty and whips together in a snap, this is the recipe for you. I first tried these last year at a neighbor's house. She had made them with cashews. They were fabulous, so I got the recipe. Th...

Crock Pot Chicken Roll-Ups
on Nov 6, 2009I am feeling almost totally back to normal today. Most of the dizziness is even gone. Hooray!!! This is another recipe from a few weeks ago. It is similar to chicken cordon bleu, but it is made in the crock pot. I'd never tried it before, but it...

Plum Pie with Crumb Topping
on Nov 5, 2009 in desserts crisps and cobblers I think I am finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm not totally back to normal yet, I am still really weak and I get dizzy if I stand for too long. But I am feeling much better. I was watching Studio 5 (a local show) yesterda...

Down and Out Again :(
on Nov 3, 2009I was barely over the swine flu and starting to feel better. Apparently I did too much too soon and overwhelmed my immune system. Because now I have strep throat and major head congestion. I don't think I have ever been sick for this long my entire l...

Double Crumb Apple Crisp
on Oct 30, 2009 in desserts crisps and cobblers Tomorrow is Halloween; are you ready? We have snow here, so the poor little trick-or-or treaters are going to be freezing. My 11 year old son is starting to get a sore throat. He got invited to his first ever Halloween party tonight and he is really...

Having Fun with Spiders!
on Oct 28, 2009I am finally feeling like a person again! That swine flu is darn nasty stuff. I didn't feel horrible for the last two days, but I had zero energy. So basically I accomplished nothing for five whole days. Wowser!This morning I went to my son's kinderg...

Finally in the Vertical Position, and Monster Sandwiches
on Oct 26, 2009 in main dish Halloween Thank you so much for all the kind words and well wishes. I have the best bloggy friends! Honestly, I don't remember the last time I was this sick. I am feeling much better today, but I am still really weak and pretty congested. I will be takin' it e...

This Little Piggy Feels Awful
on Oct 24, 2009Fever: checkChills: checkBody aches: checkCoughing: checkCongestion: checkRunny nose: checkFatigue: checkWeakness: checkYep, I'm pretty sure I have Swine Flu. Be back in a few days.