I love rainy or snowy days! It could be because we almost always have sunny weather where I live, but cloudy and cold days are honestly my favorite. Add that rain or snow, and it’s the perfect weather for me. Even though it is now Spring, the weather where I …
I absolutely love banana bread! I am not sure if it’s because it was one of my favorite baked treats as a kid, or if it’s just because it is honestly so delicious. I have experimented with banana bread quite a bit over the years. I have been amazed at …
It is hard to believe that the year is just about over – I cannot believe 2023 is upon us! Each year, my family loves to have a little New Year’s party… at about 6 p.m.! My kiddos are a bit too young to stay up until midnight, but we …
Zucchini is one of my favorite side dishes. It is a good thing I grew up in an area where zucchini is so accessible and grows in home gardens so easily! We had it all the time when I was younger. Now, I am trying to convince my husband that …
I have become addicted to any and all chicken tacos lately. There is not really any rhyme or reason for this new obsession, but I am pretty sure we have had some form of chicken tacos at least every other week this summer! Luckily, everyone in my family also likes …
Years ago, when I was a new teacher, the teacher across the hall from me would always bring in baked goods to share with all of the staff at school. At first, she would just bring a plate full of treats to leave in the teachers’ lounge. Then, she began …
Hello, warmer weather! I cannot tell you how much I have looked forward to Spring this year. I am not sure why, but I was ready for Spring so much earlier this year than usual. The fact that the flowers are blooming and the world is green again makes me …
Enchiladas are one of my favorite foods… definitely one of my top comfort foods. Just saying “enchiladas” brings a smile to my face! I don’t know if it’s because we had them quite often growing up, or if it’s because I honestly haven’t met an enchilada I didn’t like, but …
Sometimes it is just too easy to open a can of pinto beans and use them in a recipe… I definitely know first hand! I use canned beans for recipes all the time! But, have you ever tried slow-cooked beans that are made fresh? There is literally no comparison! So, …
There are so many Mexican and New Mexican restaurants in the southwestern area where I live. And, Spanish rice is literally a must-have side dish with every plate at every one of those restaurants I have ever been to. The rice at some of my favorite restaurants has such a …