Author: Amy

Easy As Pie

Seriously…this pie is easy and the only thing that isn’t from scratch is the shell. I use frozen unbaked crusts that come two to a package AND in a tin! Easy peasy! Here is the recipe: Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Here are the ingredients: Here is what it looks like when it’s making your … [Read more…]

Intervention

I am whipping up a couple batches of Puppy Chow for Jay’s co-workers and the neighbors. This stuff is addicting! You may see me on the A&E show “Intervention” because of it. You can find the recipe for this drug here. This is what you’ll need: It’s super quick and easy, but sometimes a bit … [Read more…]

All I Want For Christmas

First off, let me say that I LOVE Elliott’s preschool, but I was bummed to learn that they do not celebrate the holidays or have a holiday program. They do all sorts of other wonderful things, so I will forgive them! LOL One morning there was a little gift for us in her cubbie ~ … [Read more…]

Never Say Never

I am thrilled to say that I am 99% done with our Christmas shopping. I went out again last night and hit 6 stores in 3 hours and made HUGE progress. Ironically, the gift that I am the most excited about is one that I said I would NEVER get for my kids! I am … [Read more…]

Improve Your Eyesight

Don’t you remember growing up you always heard, “Eat your carrots…they’re good for your eyes!” I heart carrots. I know they’re not the best veggie out there, but hey, they’re veggies. I also love curry. So naturally, when I came across this soup, I tried it. Curried Carrot Soup It’s another one of those recipes … [Read more…]

Merry Christmas to Me!

So, at the holidays you’re generally supposed to over tip your housekeeper, gardener, babysitter, etc., right? Well, it dawned on me that I could sure use a tip or a little extra something special this holiday season… It gets pretty chilly here in the semi “high desert” Santa Clarita area. I have a nice black … [Read more…]

Lettuce Wrapz

Why is it that things seem cooler with a “z” at the end instead of an “s”? Well, this recipe is cool on it’s own and does not in any way need a “z”, but maybe it will make ME look cooler! I discovered this recipe in Rachael Ray Everyday Magazine under the “Take 5” … [Read more…]

Confession

OK, I have to spill the beans… First of all, thank you to everyone who commented on my top from Jay’s Holiday Party! I’ve been embarrassed to divulge where it came from… About 4 hours before the party I ran to Wal-mart to pick up a few odds and ends and was walking past the … [Read more…]