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#1 Got an extra rain gutter on hand? If not, you'll want one like Jacqueline. She's posted one of the best party desserts ever. You'll love the how to and results posted at Purple Chocolat Home for this ingenious Pig's Trough For a Crowd. I'm already planning to make it for an upcoming family reunion…
Zucchini and Cheese Casserole
Our zucchini squash is coming on like gangbusters! Thank heavens cause there's so many great ways to use it...I can't remember...I think we combined my grandmother's recipe plus my mother-in-law's concoction and it became one of our favorite dishes...Zucchini and Cheese CasseroleYesterday we celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary. I married a gem of a guy…
Salmon Marinade and Avocado Cucumber Salsa
Ready to "fly your coop?" High temperatures got you seeking shade and feeling tuckered out?Grilled Salmon with Avocado-Cucumber Salsa fast and fabulous will give you time to put your feet up, grab a book and cool it, making for a great day!At least 1 1/2 hours before serving, make a simple marinade for your salmon…
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#1 Is this adorable or what? Too bad the tutorial doesn't include this living doll, but Stef at Girl. Inspired. suggests we, " grab a T-shirt and some lace!" She shows us in two parts, Soft and Sweet Knit Pants, Part 1 and A Top to Top it Off, Part 2, how we can fashion…
Low-fat Granola
Are you a "Granola Girl?"Well, meet mine! Our youngest daughter grows her own wheat grass, eats very carefully, avoiding fats, and is constantly working to improve her health. I'm really proud of her good choices and appreciate her husband's support. They are avid hikers and when they come our way, they always head to the…
Cookies and Cream Mini Cheesecakes
What a fun little week it's been! I have had the best time with my youngest grand-girl who lives the very furthest away from me. She loves to read story books and sit on my lap, looking at pictures on the computer. I'm amazed at how smart she is and she is a drama queen...who…
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#1 Creative, Kim and Kriss, (twin sisters) made this Garland For Your BBQ. It has 5 pockets, but they suggest you can make as many as you need. Not only is it decorative, but it's so practical, providing more space at your buffet table. Their blog, DIY the Dish is full of great ideas! #2…
Crock-Pot Cake
Wilting due to the record-breaking heatwave? Well, welcome to my front porch and a great way to keep your cool and a little shade will make your day. No need to stop all baking...just take it outside! So, this is where the action is! Lovely with my decor, don't you think? My porch smells luscious too,…
Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad with Peach-Sesame Vinaigrette
Ahhh...ripe summer peaches. What can't ya do with 'um? There's no better ice-cream, cobblers, jams, or right off the tree, they're tops!Well, grilling 'em does amazing things too! We grilled chicken-peach kabobs, added them to a light composed salad with a luscious dressing, for a perfectly delightful summer dinner on the patio.Grilled Chicken and Peach…
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#1 Creative Amanda at Family of Four made this adorable decoration. Her stars and stripes Handkerchief Fan packs a punch with little cost and no sewing! #2 Marshmallow Stars and pretty colors all come together for Melissa, at Melissa Vaughn Photography. Her Jello Trifle she created for a playgroup party along with all the other…
Firecracker Ice Cream Cake
The sparks will fly... this 4th of July! When you make a Firecracker Ice Cream Cake for a red, white and ooh, finish on a spectacular night! Here's the starring cast of characters, frozen yogurt, ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, cool whip, star shaped cookies, and raspberry sorbet...AND VANILLA WAFERS! This is the first time…
North Woods Inn Red Cabbage Salad {Slaw}
One of my favorite places to eat while I was growing up in Southern California was Northwood's Inn. In my teens my friends and I would have escapades at The Northwoods Inn, in Covina, CA. It was a boisterous place where we threw peanut shells on the floor, could laugh and make noise, as we…
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#1 Lisa, "Mr. Charming," and Coco the cat, share a week in pictures as they make-over the corner of their backyard. At Recaptured Charm we get to watch the creation, from start to finish, of their new Fire Pit Patio. It just makes me want to rip out the old and put in the new,…
Black Bean Tostadas with Chili Lime Dressing
I'm crazy for a really great tostada, light, fresh, and crunchy with some zing! I mean really great and Black Bean Tostadas with Chili-Lime Dressing are amazing. It's my clone of one I used to order at a little Mexican place in Fallbrook, California. (more…)
Blueberry Banana Yogurt Pops and Chunky Strawberry Margarita Pops
Summer's officially here...and it's gonna be a blast!Sun, surf, pool parties, picnics, fireworks, camping, grilling and cool, easy, treats, that's what our family looks forward to....Fruity Yogurt Pops...a cool-blast from the past treat, that's good-for you fun!Here's the low-down...I bought these awesome molds, (I really like them) at Target...wish I had stock in their company!…
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#1 Fast and fabulous...busy Diane at In my own Style was inspired by her friend, Karen who came up with this Easy Ribbon Holder. 1+2+3 & mine was up in my craft room and I am so delighted after years of tangled ribbon in a drawer. Thanks Diane and Karen for sharing with me and…
Potato Knot Rolls
Have I said much about where I live? It's an amazing place!I was raised in sunny Southern California and then...I married my favorite college teacher ( from CA too), and stayed in a state that is famous for it's incredible spuds!This trio of beauties, Burbank Russets, are raised just above my home!Over the last 39…
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#1 A Sassy Sock Monkey with a designer headband and flip-flops...how cute is she? Kelly creates amazing gifts and uses mostly re-purposed materials; felted wool, sweaters, and antique trims at Monarch Post. Re-capping her family's weekend, she shows some of the projects she's been working on for her Etsy store. You'll find tutorials, books she's…
Banana Snack Bars
When this grand-guy is around I don't have any extra-ripe bananas.He gobbles them up and he is a little monkey, quietly climbing and getting into everything, pushing his cute Mom close to the edge!I just adore being a grandma who gets to spoil 'em and I'm going to see Spence soon. With a few over-ripe…
Chicken Divan
Comfort food at it's best, yep I'd say Chicken Divan fills that bill! It's a dish all of my family clamors for, all my grandkids, little to big. If I add rice or baked potatoes, a salad and maybe a roll, I've got a filling meal that keeps everybody full and happy, without breaking the…
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