Star Wars is one of the most popular movie franchises in the world. My husband Sam has been a huge Star Wars fan since the early 1980's and has collected 1,000s of items over the years. He owns figures, clothing, R2D2 full-size hamper, toys, games, puzzles, model kits, beach towels, bedding, home … [Read more...] about Star Wars Birthday Cake Ideas
Food and Recipes
Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinner – Chicken Bow-Tie Soup
Weeknights can be super busy in our household. My husband works long hours and then after work we try to help with the grandkids. There are times that I have 30 minutes or less to get a hot dinner onto the table. Sure, I could toss a pizza into the oven or pull out a pre-packaged meal...but … [Read more...] about Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinner – Chicken Bow-Tie Soup
Fantastic Fungi Community Cookbook
Author Eugenia Bone edits Fantastic Fungi Community Cookbook, featuring 100 mushroom-centric recipes written by the people who know mushroom cooking best: mushroom lovers! These are the recipes you will cook for dinner: simple, family-friendly recipes representing ethnicities from all over the … [Read more...] about Fantastic Fungi Community Cookbook
Home Canning Kosher-Style Pickles with Recipe and Tips
Cucumbers grow really well in central Pennsylvania and every year I end up with an abundance of them. Throughout the summer months I'll make a batch of bread & butter pickles, sweet pickles and kosher-style pickles. I keep 4 jars of each different type and the rest I like to give as Christmas … [Read more...] about Home Canning Kosher-Style Pickles with Recipe and Tips
McCormick Classic Meatloaf Recipe
McCormick herbs and spices are a staple in my kitchen pantry. I own over 40+ herbs and spices (yes, I do a lot of cooking and canning) and the majority of them are made by McCormick. It's a brand that I've trusted and used for decades. * This post contains affiliate links. Two weeks ago I made … [Read more...] about McCormick Classic Meatloaf Recipe
Parmesan Ranch Pan Fried Wild Alaskan Salmon Recipe
This year we've been trying to eat healthier and have been incorporating a lot of fish and seafood into our diets. We've been enjoying it grilled, baked and/or pan-friend. It's very versatile and easy to prepare. It can be the main focus on your dinner plate or used as an ingredient in something … [Read more...] about Parmesan Ranch Pan Fried Wild Alaskan Salmon Recipe
Vegetarian Italian-Roast-Style Lentil and Bean Meatloaf Recipe
This Italian-Roast-Style Lentil and Bean Meatloaf is 100% vegetarian! It will serve approximately 6-8 people. It will take 30 minutes to prepare with 30 minutes cooking time. Definitely something different, especially for the vegetarians who read the blog. The recipe is courtesy of Alice Carbone … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Italian-Roast-Style Lentil and Bean Meatloaf Recipe
Slow Cooker Classic Chicken Corn Soup
My slow cooker is one of my most used small appliances in my kitchen. I use it several times a week to make homemade soups, stews, fruit cobblers, applesauce, slow-cooked barbecue ribs, casseroles, and other meals for my family. I love that I can toss my ingredients in it at the start of my day and … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Classic Chicken Corn Soup