Carrots: good ways to serve them
By Lori Jury Carrots are my favorite vegetable. I love them raw, either plain or with a dip. I love them cooked in casseroles, roasts and just boiled or steamed with butter. I love to pull them...
View ArticleHomemade hot chocolate, it’s the best
By Lori Jury I’ll be honest. There are many, many times that I cut corners in my cooking. There are days that I don’t have time to make a proper supper, so we resort to eating frozen pizza. I will use...
View ArticleCooler weather, warmer meals at home
By Lori Jury Fall feels so good! It’s a time when I feel like cooking and baking and canning. We gather together as a family at the table again, and linger over hot meals and desserts. In the summer,...
View ArticleMake your own snack mix
By Lori Jury My kids love the different Chex mix snacks that you make (known as puppy chow or muddy buddies), and the pre-made/pre-packaged variety. We love the turtle mix in our household, but it gets...
View ArticleMore than just a jack o' lantern
By Lori Jury When I think of fall baking, I always think of pumpkins, apples and the smell of spices coming from the kitchen. Maybe it’s because of Thanksgiving, or maybe it’s because we’ve just...
View ArticleChili dogs at their best
By Lori Jury My good friend, Sheryl Spray made the best chili dogs this past summer. I’ve been coveting the recipe ever since. She shared it with me this past weekend, and now I am passing it on to...
View ArticleLori Jury: If you care at all – try carrots
By Lori Jury Carrots are my favorite vegetable. I love them raw, either plain or with a dip. I love them cooked in casseroles, roasts and just boiled or steamed with butter. I love to pull them...
View ArticleDippin' around the Christmas tree
By Lori Jury It’s time for holiday parties and appetizers are a great addition to any party. Dips are usually pretty easy to make and are always well received. Whether you have a fruit or vegetable...
View ArticleA pretty wreath cake for the holidays
By Lori Jury This isn’t really a recipe, per se, as instructions on making a cake that looks like a Christmas wreath. Wreath Cake 1 box cake mix 3 cups green icing (store bought, or make your own) 20...
View ArticleTraditions of Christmas
By Lori Jury Happy Christmas! Our family’s holiday tradition is to serve ham with our Christmas dinner. I know that I’ve mentioned in the past that I always use a cooking bag (like Reynolds) for my...
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