Author: Margaret

  • Fresh Bread and Jam

    Fresh Bread and Jam

    We have  a smallish yard in a nice subdivision.  A number of years ago my husband built garden boxes in between our house and the neighbors.  We tried vegetables and they were great but decided that we wanted to grow raspberries and blackberries/marionberries.  We had grown raspberries before but the others were new for us. …

  • Spaghetti

    Spaghetti

    I love spaghetti. It is one of the most perfect comfort foods in my book. It’s easy to make and my kids love it. As a lot you already know I’m a bit of a picky eater and sometimes the simplest recipes are my favorite. Simple as in not a lot of extra ingredients. I’m…

  • Crock Pot BBQ Pork Chops & Oven Fried Potatoes

    Crock Pot BBQ Pork Chops & Oven Fried Potatoes

    A fabulous dinner at my house is when everyone polishes their plates. This was one of those dinners.  I liked it because not only did it taste wonderful it was so easy. Oven Fried Potatoes are like candy. You just keep eating them. I make lots and I always say I made too many, because…

  • Sponge Cake with Fresh Peaches

    Sponge Cake with Fresh Peaches

    Fresh peaches are a big hit at our house. John and I were both raised with peach trees in our yards and every summer enjoyed them fresh off the tree. Here is one of our favorite fresh peach dishes.                                …

  • Wicked Blocks

    Wicked Blocks

    I made these blocks last year, before I even thought of having a blog. I was however beginning my  Pinterest addiction. I fell in love with these “wicked” blocks, so I decided to make my own. I knew how to spray paint and mod podge, but I didn’t and still don’t have a vinyl cutter.…