No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

So it’s that time of year again…

I know what you’re thinking ‘ The time of year that you just totally neglect your blog?’  No.  And yes , because it’s that time of year that our weekends fill up with all sorts of parties and picnics where you’ll be expected to bring some form of baked good. [...]

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Homemade Potato Chips In Your Microwave

The other day, I came across a ridiculously simple recipe to make your own potato chips using your microwave.  It’s something that I just would have never thought possible and I, of course, couldn’t wait to try it out!  Also, it’s got to be healthier than the greasy fried stuff you get in a bag!

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Make Your Own Frozen Yogurt

So I’ve been on a bit of a yogurt kick lately – mostly just plain Greek yogurt that I then like to top with various mix-ins. Sometimes I throw in some nuts or berries, a little honey, vanilla, once in awhile even a little chocolate syrup. It’s all good!

Then a few days ago, I [...]

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Chicken Stew with Onions, Tomatoes, and Dijon

Remember not that long ago when I was talking about all the gorgeous Spring weekends we were having here in CT?  Well guess what?   Mother Nature must have a severe case of PMS, because all that has stopped and it’s been cool and rainy just about every day these past few weeks and it feels [...]

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Oatmeal Chocolate Coco Nut Cookies

Happy Memorial Day, everyone!  I hope you all spent your weekend eating hot dogs and hamburgers, drinking, seeing parades and participanting in shenanigans.

I just got back from a picnic slash yardwork extravaganza (minus the yardwork) at my Grandma’s house.  You see, when one is born into my family it’s not just your normal deal – it’s [...]

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