Yogurt Salads

I am not a fan of eating plain yogurt, well, plain.  Have you ever had it?  It is really sour.  Not rich and creamy and delightful like sour cream is, but actually sour.  If you are one of those people who like it untouched or unsweetened I salute you, but I am…

Homemade Granola Bars

At the end of April my youngest sister came to visit, meet her newest nephew, and run a half marathon.  Yeah, we like to test the physical endurance of our guests every now and then.  Look!  Aren’t they cute together? Nearly every spring since we moved to central IL my family, my husband, and sometimes…

Strawberry Orange Pineapple Smoothie: Leftovers

When I say leftover smoothie I mean a smoothie made with leftovers, not a smoothie that was not finished and then saved for later.  I should be more clear with my post titles… This smoothie, as with all smoothies, is just dumped in a blender and whirred away!  Usually I think smoothie…

Good For You Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

These aren’t just any cookies.  Oh no.  Yes, they are chewy and crunchy and sweet.  But they are also good for you. Years ago, I came across a recipe for cookies made with canola oil.  And while with certain recipes I am definitely a purest (Low fat alfredo?  Uh..No.) there are as…

Earth Bread

Yes, its that time of year again.  The time when you realize that you should have planted only one zucchini plant instead of four.  And while this year I am without any veggies due to the deer who keep eating the blossoms off the plants (the little jerks), I have been stocking…

Basic Wheat Bread & My First Posting

Welcome! O.K. Its official. I started a blog. And, may I add, that I did it all by myself. The appearance may change over time as I figure out what all the computer jargin means, (Figure out? Who are we kidding. I’ll ask my husband.) but until then, this is what ya…