I have three indelible memories of my Nanny (my mom's mom) and cooking. The first two revolve around holidays. Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve I have always spent with my Mom's side of the family in my Nanny's home. Thanksgiving found my Nanny with a faded apron in the kitchen with the turkey and all the… Continue reading Nanny’s Banana Pudding
Author: Tonya
I'm a homeschooling mom of two. Bakerlady to many. Figuring out this crazy symphony called life and sharing the journey with you.
White Bean and Chicken Chili
Sometimes you learn lessons from your kids that are subtle and nuanced. The munchkins don't even know how insightful they are. Then there's my daughter, who draws you a picture to show you how keen her mind is. And that picture changes you. This happened to me as I was making dinner recently. I've debated… Continue reading White Bean and Chicken Chili
Pirate’s Punch
There are similar versions of this drink around. Similar, but not nearly as good. You may have heard them called a Bahama Mama, Rum Runner or The Bucket. It's famous in my family as "that thing Lizzy makes that's sooooo good and totally full of alcohol". Lizzy is my baby sister Elizabeth. She's a bartender… Continue reading Pirate’s Punch
Avalanche Bars
I took my daughter back-to-school shopping last week. We had a grand old-time preparing for the big first day of school. It was all fun and games until I realized that new school clothes meant she was actually heading off to school. Gulp. She started Kindergarten yesterday. My baby. She even (gasp!) rode the bus!… Continue reading Avalanche Bars
Oven Baked Zucchini Chips
It's zucchini season! Many of you, with greener thumbs than I, are reaping bountiful harvests of beautiful green squash. I'm so jealous! I kill just about every plant I touch, so a garden of homegrown deliciousness has never worked out for me. Also, it seems like a lot of work. Kudos to you vegetable garden… Continue reading Oven Baked Zucchini Chips
Everything But The Kitchen Sink Breakfast Bake
I love a good breakfast bake. It's so adaptable. You can put just about everything in them. This is my base recipe for a perfectly filling and delicious morning meal. I've made it so many times I can practically do it in my sleep. Which is good, since I'm always throwing it together first thing… Continue reading Everything But The Kitchen Sink Breakfast Bake
Veggie Lasagna
I tried, but I can't give up my noodles in lasagna. I just can't do it. The idea for this recipe came from a zucchini lasagna I saw on Pinterest. When it came time to slice up the squash to replace the noodles, I chickened out. Tangent - why is it chickens get such a… Continue reading Veggie Lasagna
Wonderful Waffles
It was National Waffle Day last week and so (of course) I had to make waffles. This recipe has been tweaked a ton from the original to produce light fluffy waffles that are a little crisp on the outside and perfectly warm and soft on the inside. It's my favorite waffle recipe and is requested… Continue reading Wonderful Waffles
Cosmo Cosmo & The Big Winner!
It's here!! The winner of the Seattle Chocolates giveaway! Hooray! Free chocolate! Thank you for sharing, subscribing and following! I'm so blessed to have such wonderful readers. I wish I could give chocolate to you all. Alas, I have only one bag to give away. So without further delay... Congratulations to Bella who wrote: "I’m… Continue reading Cosmo Cosmo & The Big Winner!
Hasselback Potatoes
As a lifetime Seattle Seahawks fan, I was sad to see the starting career of Matt Hasselback come to a close last week as Jake Locker was named the quarterback for the Titans. I'm really happy for Jake, cause he hails from the University of Washington. Keeps it all in the state at least. I'll… Continue reading Hasselback Potatoes
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