I begin 2011 as a full time working mother. As this may be my last post, I wanted to end on a high note…my Rainbow Jello! Thanks for all of the kind comments and shout-outs! It was a fun ride!| Do Better
I stumbled upon this soup last year while searching for something for a ham bone to go into. It was a happy little discovery, perfect to take the chill off of these cold winter nights. Bean & Barley Soup (Recipe adapted from the 17 Bean & Barely Mix at Trader Joe’s) Ingredients: 17 Bean & […]| Do Better
I knew my kids would turn their noses up and fold their arms in out-right defiance to eating this Shepherds Pie. I also knew that if I remained calm, encouraged them to try, and threatened no dinner, they would eventually take a bite. I also knew that the biscuit layer was irresistible, so I directed […]| Do Better
Every family has their favorite Caramel Corn recipe, and this one is mine. It was clipped from our local newspaper back when I was a teen and it’s been a family favorite ever since. Caramel Corn 7 cups popped popcorn (or one microwave popped bag) ¾ cup brown sugar 1/3 cup butter 3 Tbsp light […]| Do Better
Happy Thanksgiving! I’ve decided that the best pumpkin pie is the pie I grew up on, and no matter how good a different pumpkin pie is, it just doesn’t compare with the memories that a L…| Do Better
When my friend and blogging mentor (hi Gretchen!) posted her Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread cake, I knew I had to try it in my cast iron skillet. The cake baked beautifully, the pears were perfectly …| Do Better
Seriously, go make these cookies, now! Many thanks to Megan for posting these World Peace cookies. Megan, they are awesome. Seriously, I’ve made them twice in the past week…and I want…| Do Better
I took Deborah’s advice and made skillet cornbread in my new cast iron skillet. AMAZING results! Seriously, the corn bread baked beautifully. It was perfectly cooked, had an amazing color,…| Do Better
I don’t know who Stephanie is, but I know that she is an amazing baker. Stephanie, (hello Sue’s friend in Michigan!), thank you for sharing your recipe with California. These have gra…| Do Better
I picked up my first cast iron skillet today from the Flea Market for $10! Yes, my friend and I get up before the sun one Saturday a month and head to our local flea market looking for treasures. …| Do Better