It’s Not Goodbye!
TO MY BLOGGING FAMILY AND EVERYONE THAT FOLLOWS ME: These past nine years have been challenging, fun and exciting all at the same time. I never dreamed I would have over two million hits and over...
View ArticleDid You Know – Truffle Fungus (Mushrooms)
TRUFFLES are a type of underground fungus, related to mushrooms, that grow in a symbiotic relationship with tree roots, prized as a culinary delicacy for their intense, earthy aroma and flavor. They...
View ArticleHappy Easter – 2026
Happy Easter, wishing you blessings of peace and happiness, enjoy the sweet treats, and cherish time with friends and loved ones. ~ Diane
View ArticleWord Press At It Again!
My WP Family: I apologize for two posts today but I am so irritated. A while back WP took it upon itself to drop my subscribers from over 12,000 down to just over 9,000. Well, in less than 2 weeks they...
View ArticleBlueberry Pie – 1950’s Recipe
My frozen homegrown blueberries needed to be used up. I found this 1950’s recipe different as there was no actual sugar in the ingredients, only a small amount of blueberry preserves for sweetness. My...
View ArticleDid You Know – Saffron
Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. Sometimes called “red gold”, saffron has been prized for millennia, appearing in written records as early as 2300 BCE. In the 14th and 15th centuries,...
View ArticleBananas Foster Ice Cream Sundae 1950’s Recipe
Vanilla ice cream with a simple homemade caramel sauce and bananas made in about 10 minutes. You won’t believe how easy this is to make; your family and guests will thank you! In a medium nonstick...
View ArticleDid You Know – 2 Million Hits
Did you know I received an unbelievable 2 million hits? I surely didn’t until just the other day! I want to thank each and every one of you not only for your wonderful comments, but for being a part...
View ArticleEasy Vegetable Pizza Recipe
This delicious VEGETABLE PIZZA is perfect for so many occasions. I made this one because I was craving it but my favorite time to make it is if company is coming over. This has crescent rolls for the...
View ArticleDid You Know – Shark Fin Soup
Have you ever heard of SHARK FIN SOUP? I watched a show about it many years ago and my blood pressure goes up every time I hear about it now. Sharks may not be my favorite fish but this is just cruel...
View ArticleBacon Wrapped Teriyaki Shrimp Appetizer
Are you looking for an easy appetizer for St Patrick’s Day or any time for that matter? This recipe is from the 1950’s and has only three ingredients and is SO good, it’s bacon & shrimp after all....
View ArticleOver 1,500,000 Hits
I am so humbled over the million and a half hits on my blog. I have the best blogging family and I want to thank each and every one of you for all of your support. ~ Diane...
View ArticleDid You Know – Meaning Of Fat, Sodium & Fiber On Labels
Do you know what it means when the food labels give the reference of FAT, SODIUM and FIBER? You may be surprised by the numbers below. FAT FREE: Less than 0.5 g of fat per serving. SATURATED FAT FREE:...
View ArticleHomemade Alfredo Baked Spaghetti Recipe
Spaghetti noodles tossed with a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce that is made with two types of cheese and baked in the oven. You could add cooked chicken pieces for a completely different taste. In a...
View ArticleDid You Know – Freezing Food
Don’t freeze food in their original packaging from the grocery store. With the food prices soaring, why waste your food because of freezer burn. If you want your meat, fish, or poultry to last as long...
View ArticleEasy Three Ingredients Apple Pie Spice Cake
It doesn’t get any easier than this delicious fall dessert! Spice cake filled with apple pie filling, eggs and garnish with powdered sugar when serving, optional. Pour the cake mix into a large bowl....
View ArticleDid You Know – Kneading Dough
How do you make sure you have kneaded dough long enough? Kneading dough for 10-12 minutes by hand or 8-10 minutes in a mixer are the general standards. Check out these five other ways to tell. Here...
View ArticleEasy Cheesy Boneless Mexican Chicken
This is so easy, and it tasted great too! Brown the seasoned chicken, add salsa and cover with cheese then bake. You will love all the flavors from the salsa and seasonings, I used medium heat salsa,...
View ArticleSan Antonio Texas-Last Days
This is the last post from our vacation. After two days in San Antonio Texas, we drove 23 hours straight back home. I checked a lot off my bucket list and thoroughly enjoyed this entire trip! In the...
View ArticleNo Bake Banana Bread Hoax
My 11 year old grandson has been bugging me to make him banana bread. I explained you need really ripe bananas and bananas never last that long in grandma’s house. He said OK, when can you make it?...
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