Our family loves Mexican food. My mom made it a lot and we still enjoy it today. Truth be told, my Mom could live on it. One of the most popular dishes in our household growing up was something my Mom’s family always called MEXICAN MOUNTAINS. It’s basically a way of taking all of your…
Category: everyday CELEBRATING
Winter Simmer Potpourri
Did your mom ever simmer fragrant items from the kitchen on the stove just for the scent? It makes the nicest smelling space for Christmas or a cold day. The warmth of the spices and familiar scents of citrus make a home feel cozy and inviting. Here’s how I do it: I love to put…
Hot Tamale PUNCH {served warm or cold}
This punch is amazing. We warm it in a slow cooker or on the stove. It’s basically 1 part pineapple juice to 1 part cranberry juice. Because we love it so much I just buy one big container of each drink and add a whole box of hot tamale candies- but you can adjust it…
Energy BITES {Courtney’s Muffin Ball Snacks}
I know there are a lot of versions of this type of snack (and names). My sweet friend Courtney calls them “Muffin Balls”. She gave me this recipe years ago and I’ve never tried another “energy ball” recipe since. Why mess with a good thing? They are consistently good and my kids like them too….
Special, Special Cheese Rounds
These are delicious, easy and a crowd favorite. We simply devour them…enjoy! Ingredients: 1-3 baguettes (sliced into small rounds) 1 cup (freshly) grated extra sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup (freshly) grated mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup (freshly) grated Parmesan cheese 1/8 teaspoon “beau monde” seasoning 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 5 scallions, including some tops, diced 1/2…