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The Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook Giveaway!
July 31, 2010 – 11:59 am | 160 Comments
The Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook Giveaway!

Revised and updated, the popular Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook is yours for the taking! Just enter a comment below to be entered to win!

the candy cake
July 30, 2010 – 8:08 am | 7 Comments
the candy cake

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m not much of a cake baker. I’m really not into making “fancy” cakes of any kind. Too putsy and time consuming, when all I want to do is eat!

Whole Grilled Trout with Fresh Herbs, Garlic and Lemon
July 29, 2010 – 10:35 am | One Comment
Whole Grilled Trout with Fresh Herbs, Garlic and Lemon

The beach…a three-hour canoe trip down the river…boating through four of the 22 connecting lakes that make up the Waupaca Chain o’ Lakes. Hanging out with my family and seeing old friends (some I hadn’t …

Fresh Cherry-Chipotle Salsa
July 13, 2010 – 5:22 pm | 5 Comments
Fresh Cherry-Chipotle Salsa

My favorite salsa recipe!

Pomegranate-Chipotle Black Bean Sliders
July 11, 2010 – 5:58 pm | 9 Comments
Pomegranate-Chipotle Black Bean Sliders

My version of the black bean burger, made even better with a pomegranate-chipotle glaze.

Wild Alaskan Seafood: Cook it Frozen!
July 8, 2010 – 7:44 am | 4 Comments
Wild Alaskan Seafood: Cook it Frozen!

When the Alaskan Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) contacted me about trying their straight-from-freezer-to-oven cooking technique, I (of course) jumped at the chance. Fish, especially salmon, is very popular on our dinner table; my two young daughters devour it which makes it an especially appealing choice.

Johnsonville Brats Giveaway!!
July 7, 2010 – 8:10 am | 158 Comments
Johnsonville Brats Giveaway!!

WE HAVE OUR WINNERS!!
Congratulations to badmeeker, Tari L. and Heather in SF!

4th of July Recipes
July 3, 2010 – 1:36 am | 7 Comments
4th of July Recipes

Hey guys! Here are a couple of 4th of July recipes that are perfect for barbecues! Have a great weekend!
Fourth of July Recipe – Red, White & Blue Cooler (non-alcoholic and great for kids!)

Baked Hasselback Potatoes
July 2, 2010 – 12:47 pm | 9 Comments
Baked Hasselback Potatoes

I wasn’t planning on making hasselback potatoes this week.
My plan for this week was to enjoy being home with my girls, relaxing by the pool and doing some fun baking and crafts with them. No …