When people think of having a delicious, comforting breakfast, Cream of Wheat is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. This banana Cream of Wheat recipe with honey will change your mind about how you think of this hot cereal. The basic Cream of Wheat recipe is made…
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I am always looking for good Cream of Wheat recipes to try. On its own, it’s pretty bland. Even just adding milk instead of water and a little cinnamon and sugar (or Splenda, stevia, etc.) will take it to a new level. But what if you want to be even…
Do you ever cook with your kids? My seven-year-old loves to help us cook, so I have gradually been giving him more responsibilities in the kitchen. It started with him helping us add ingredients or stir. Now, with supervision, I sometimes let him do the cooking. So much can be…
This post contains affiliate links. Brrr! Like much of the country, winter is in full swing here in Denver. Honestly, the weather has been fairly mild for the most part, but weeks like this one have reminded us that even though some days may climb into the 50s, it’s still January.…
Here we are with the holidays in full swing. Shopping, baking, wrapping, and decorating. Who has time to cook three square meals a day? Not this girl. Between three birthdays, the holidays themselves, and work, I am always looking for ways to get some time back and one of those…
This holiday season I was thinking of flavors that would put me in the holiday spirit when it came to me. Not to be confused with a 1990s grunge band, pear jam is a delicious gift to give for the holidays. With notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and clove, this…
I received a complimentary shipment of SweeTango® apples from Stemilt for review. The recipe and opinions are my own. There are a lot of things that I miss about New England, especially this time of year. One of those things is fresh apples. Coming from New England, apples are as much a part…
Even though it still feels like summer, Labor Day will be here before you know it. This harvest salad recipe with turkey, cheese, grapes, apples, bacon, and ranch dressing is the perfect starter for any game day meal that’s sure to please everyone. I love to add fruit to my…
Nothing says summer in my house quite like watermelon. It is a staple for us in the warmer months since my family can’t get enough. But sometimes I want to do something a little different from eating a plain piece of watermelon, so I have come up with a few…
This post contains affiliate links. Are you as ready for summer as I am?! Let me tell you, it was a long winter that didn’t want to quit here in Colorado. While we’ve had more intense winters than this one, we had snow in late May. Yes, May. Followed by…