Dinner was delayed the other night because of Facebook. Not because we were surfing and forgot to make it. We’re blaming it on the Tasty videos that a few “helpful” friends re-post all the time. The ones that make you drool and change dinner plans from having plain ol’ sandwiches to “forcing” your husband to run out to […]
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Barbequed hamburger (aka Sloppy Joes)

Fall in our household is always a busy time, filled with activities and family running off in different directions. We try and eat at least one meal a day together, but sometimes you need a quick option. Barbequed hamburger is one of my favorite meals from my childhood. It’s as quick to throw together as […]
Greek birthday

When Papa and I were dating, one of our favorite haunts was an authentic hole-in-the-wall Greek restaurant. The place only seated about 20-25 people. It was so authentic that half the staff didn’t speak English! We often ordered the sampler platter for the wide variety it offered but we also did a lot of experimenting […]
Chicken with Mushroom-Onion Sauce

This recipe originally was inspired by a Better Homes & Garden recipe called “Chicken with Mushroom-Peppercorn Sauce” in the book Quick, Heathly and Delicious Cooking. Over the years, I’ve played with this recipe enough to make it quite my own. I haven’t made this dish in quite a while – long enough for my husband […]
Pizza!

Like many households, pizza is a favorite meal of ours. It’s such an easy meal to whip together and what little kid doesn’t like it? Little Chick went through a phase where she would only eat the toppings. As a toppings-person, I find that completely understandable. Then this week she’s only eating the crust. Why? […]