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Holidays
Happy New Year 2026: Embracing Fresh Starts Across Every Corner of Your Life
As the clock strikes midnight and we welcome the New Year 2026, there's something almost magical in the air. The champagne bubbles, the confetti falls, and for one shimmering moment, the slate feels genuinely clean. This isn't just another date on the calendar—it's...
Merry Christmas 2025: Celebrating Joy, Connection, and Timeless Traditions
As we gather with loved ones this December, the spirit of Christmas 2025 fills our homes and hearts with warmth, gratitude, and hope. Whether you're celebrating with family traditions passed down through generations or creating new memories this year, the magic of...
Happy Thanksgiving 2025: Blessings IRL & Online
Happy Thanksgiving 2025! This is when we take a welcome moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect. Whether you celebrate with a traditional family gathering, a lively Friendsgiving dinner, or a quiet meal at home, this holiday offers a powerful reminder: gratitude is...
About Me
I love to cook…most of the time. But finding recipes in a cook book or online is sometimes more work than making the meal. I wanted a place to keep all my favorite recipes without the hassle. Hopefully this is the place. Also my kids are always after me to give them the recipes they grew up with. Texting or emailing them gets to be a hassle. So whenever they call, I just put the recipe here so they can look it up on their own.
Salads
Olive Oil Vinaigrette
A great Basic by itself or to build on.
French Dressing
Tangy
Blue Cheese Dressing
Wings, Wings all the time
Customer Testimonials
Nathan Klein
Breads & Muffins
Baked Oatmeal
Recipe courtesy of The KitchenBaked Oatmeal - I like this recipe because you can make it ahead and bake it the morning you want to serve. - old fashion cut oats, toasted almonds (chopped), unsweetened coconut (toasted), salt, cinnamon and...
Quick Oats Sweet Potato Pancakes
Quick Oats Sweet Potato Pancakes - I'm always looking for recipes for our week in the Dells. With so many people to feed and so many different tastes, this seemed like a great one for everyone. I was right. It's become a new...
Apple Cranberry Bread
Great for soup night.








