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Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Friday night we attended a special dinner for members of the Eliza R. Snow Society for the Performing and Visual Arts at BYU-Idaho. It is an amazing organization that supports the arts at our favorite university. We have experienced first hand all of the good they do, providing countless student scholarships, special equipment and needs…
Red Pepper Strips with Ranch Dressing
"It's spring fever. You don't quite know what it is you want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so bad." Mark TwainCrisp white tulips in the great room are so fresh, offering the hope of Spring. Outside bulbs are popping up making me feel excited and anxious for their arrival.I…
Swiss Steak
If you follow along here you know how much we like to grill. Year round most weekends I like to marinate chicken, pork, beef, and fish. Sometimes though, it's just the right time for some "comfort food," you know, good old meat and potatoes! Swiss Steakwith steamed new potatoes and green beans is always…
Whole Wheat Bread Recipe with Huckleberry Butter
I have been a bread baker for what feels like a gazillion years, making at least 6 loaves a week while feeding our hungry growing family. Now I can make a large batch of Whole Wheat Bread with Huckleberry Butter, and share with friends and family. This recipe makes bread that others enjoy! Here…
Best Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes
What kind of scoop can I serve up ending this super month of love? Perfect pancakes will have you smiling. Just in time, tomorrow is National Pancake Day, some of you who like to make Caramel Syrup have asked me how to make a really light and fluffy pancake. Well it's really simple, don't over…
Apricot Chicken
Just the other day I heard, "I'd love some of your Apricot Chicken!" I realized it's been a while since I made this delicious Lion House favorite for my guy. Nectar, cornstarch and onion soup mix, combine for a simple yummy sauce. I also like to add about a cup of snipped dried apricots. Pour…
Pantry Carousels = Perfection
Moving in, I quickly unpacked food boxes willy-nilly! I was just waiting for my new pantry carousels to arrive. I featured these last summer on my Top 5 Hits. I implement many of the good ideas from all of your blogs. Special thanks to Emily and her dad, Phil, for getting these to me…
Chocolate Cherry Cake
Each day we show our love, but I enjoy a special day to celebrate our L-O-V-E. Here's my list of a few of my loves today.My beloved Valentine for the last 38 years. He is the love of my life. Since November I've hardly seen him without a drill or screw driver, taking something apart…
Top 5 Hits
Each week I feature my Top 5 Hits from the web, enjoy all! #1 Love in the master...is this fabulous or what? Thanks to Kait @ Mrs. DIY and the Tennis Guy for her Ballard Designs Knock Off Her whimsical font and burlap combine creating a perfect pair, Valentine pillows! #2 So what's not to…
How to Easily Clean Silk Plants
Moving in frigid temps is challenging enough! I passed along my beloved fern to a special friend who has a green thumb and packed baskets of silk foliage, easy as 1-2-3. No bugs, soil or watering to contend with. I love a little green on shelves and in displays. The only part I dislike, the…
Secret Steak Marinade
When it comes to Super Bowl....It's not so much about the game at our house, it's all about the meat and the party. We follow college football, you remember the Boise State Broncos, yeah we love 'em and Saturdays are our day of viewing all Fall long. We do have a family get-together, just a…
Homemade Valentines {“POP” Shots}
While taking care of our grands in WA, we made some Valentines together. They are a snap to get ready for the parties ahead. After taking a picture holding an imaginary lollipop, upload your photo to your favorite edit page, I used Picnik. Add borders, text and stickers and send them off to a photo developer. …
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
The last six weeks have been crazy here!Plan on a few flash-back posts in the upcoming weeks. Here's a wrap-up though of why I have been MIA for so long:We moved twice...had all of our posterity, 27 total "home for Christmas," except we were virtually homeless...took care of three of our grands who live 5…
Apple Pudding Cake with Vanilla Sauce
Hello Friends! I've missed you. Thanks for hangin' in there during our transition. I hope you've all been merry through Christmas too! After a two week break from blogging, we have moved from southeast Idaho to southwest Idaho. We are camping in temporary digs till we close our new home in about two weeks...yeah, we…
Looking at Christmas
Looking at ChristmasMother, please tell me-it's Christmas again--Why did the star shine in heaven back then?"Heavenly Father was happy and HeWanted the Nephites and Wise Men to seeJesus was born, and the star was the signTelling the world that the Babe was divine.""Why was he born in a stable with hay?Kings lived in palaces back…
Truffled Bird Nest Cookies
Truffles, la-la-la...my Christmas gift to you, amazing Truffled Bird Nest Cookies! Yeah, this cookie recipe made my family and friends sing. (more…)
My Favorite Spaghetti Sauce
So I'm down to my last pot!Even when you move, you've got to eat, and we've been trying to use up what we've got. I keep ground beef in my freezer and have appreciated this recipe on an extra snowy day, or even if I'm just too tired to think! This one just works.My Favorite…
Best Apple Crisp
Ho! Ho! Ho! Look who came early to our house this year. Guess what he delivered...the perfect family who wants to buy our home! Yep, with so many homes for sale and lots of snow and ice outside,we are moving for Christmas. Instead of filling stockings and wrapping presents...we are strapping up boxes and filling…
Cranberry Barbecue Chicken
Happy December all! In the spirit of giving, here you go Mikaela... I'm sure I've mentioned that I'm taking a class at our local University. One of my favorite coeds, Mikaela, gave me some food for thought. Looking at my blog, she complained that all my recipes look so complicated and use too many…
Top 5 Hits
Each week I feature my Top 5 Hits from the web, enjoy all! #1 Frilly and fabulous, Oh Christmas Tree - Ruffled was made by Mel for her festive mantel. Go check out her how to for this frosty tree @ Bliss Boom {blog}. There's so much more to see! #2 Here's a project all…
We're Alison and Renée, and we're so glad you've joined us! Our kitchens are our happy place, where we're whipping up memories. Get comfy and check things out. We hope you find inspiring dishes and ways to better your life. Feeling optimistic, trying new things and sharing with those we love brings joy in all we do. It's time to cook, create and celebrate. CHEERS! 
