Did you know that Christopher Columbus brought the first orange to America in 1493? Or that Navel Oranges are named after the belly button shape near the bottom? Well now you do! Why the orange-centric trivia? Because August is National Orange Month! In the US, about 25 billion oranges are … [Read more...] about Orange Pineapple Wine Spritzer Cocktail Recipe
Recipes
Delicious Eight O’Clock Coffee Milkshake Recipe
I am a coffee lover. I do not drink it every day, but when I drink it, it is a delight. Sometimes I just need that delicious flavor even in the afternoons and especially after a special meal. Yumm! On a hot summer day a big, fat refreshing iced cold beverage sure does help cool me off. Like many, I … [Read more...] about Delicious Eight O’Clock Coffee Milkshake Recipe
Orange Mango Creamsicle Sparkling Punch Recipe
Did you know that August 14 is National Creamsicle Day? The heat and humidity of August beckons you to discover, and to enjoy, something cool and refreshing. A creamsicle is an excellent choice. So sit back and relax with a sparkling frozen snack on a hot, sticky August day. In honor of this … [Read more...] about Orange Mango Creamsicle Sparkling Punch Recipe
Mom’s Asian Marinade Recipe
My mom was a fabulous cook. She was German but we lived in many different places around the world and she would pick up tips on how to make cultural foods. One of the types of food she loved was Asian food and she became very good at preparing it. Her Vietnamese Spring Rolls were to die for! Today I … [Read more...] about Mom’s Asian Marinade Recipe
Homemade Zucchini Nut Bread Recipe
We are finally harvesting some nice sized zucchini from our garden and this weekend I will be making a few loaves of homemade zucchini bread. I have been using my mother-in-law's recipe for several years now and today, I thought I would share it with all of you. Homemade Zucchini Nut Bread … [Read more...] about Homemade Zucchini Nut Bread Recipe
101 Cozy Casseroles Cookbook by Gooseberry Patch
I love cookbooks, matter of fact, I own over 200 cookbooks and keep them all neatly organized in my collection. Today, I am reviewing the new 101 Cozy Casseroles Cookbook by the great folks over at Gooseberry Patch. This company is a National Best-Selling Publisher so you know their cookbooks are … [Read more...] about 101 Cozy Casseroles Cookbook by Gooseberry Patch
Back-to-School Lunch Recipes
It’s time to pack those school lunches for your little gleeks using these easy recipes provided by the cast of Glee! The Complete Third Season of Glee Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD August 14th, 2012. Emma’s Crustless Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches Recipe · 12 slices of bread · Peanut … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Lunch Recipes
Betty Crocker Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe
I had a little time earlier today to do some baking and normally, I don't use boxed mixes. Well, at the grocery store last week they had these Betty Crocker Pumpkin Spice Cookie Mixes on sale for .88 cents and I just couldn't pass them up! I decided to make bar cookies with it and I doctored it … [Read more...] about Betty Crocker Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe