Overnight French Toast

Overnight French Toast 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoons corn syrup 12 Slices of thick sliced white bread 1 1/2 cup milk 6 Large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt Combine corn syrup, butter and brown sugar in a saucepan and simmer gently until the sugar melts. Pour this mixture [...]

Smoothies – A Family Favorite

We all know the importance of eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.  Unfortunately, with our busy lifestyles it’s not always so easy.  That’s where smoothies come in.  Delicious and nutritious smoothies can be a mom’s secret weapon to ensuring your kids (and you personally) get enough fruit in your diet.  Our family generally [...]

Last Minute Halloween Ideas

Pond Worms 4 serving package green jello 4 plastic clear plastic cups  Gummy  worms Prepare jello according to package instructions and leave to cool in refrigeration for approximately 1 hour.  You need the jello to slightly thicken so “worms” don’t sink but not fully set.  Insert gummy worms into jello and place back in refrigerator [...]

Yoplait Ice Cream Sandwiches

I just tried the best thing!  Yoplait “ice-cream” sandwiches.  They are round and thick kind of like Skinny Cows if you have ever had those.  They come in a flat cardboard box in a pack of four.  The cookie part looks like a waffle cone, but is made out of cereal.  Then the inside is [...]

Kids Halloween Recipes

It’s coming up! Halloween…  Are you planning a party for the neighborhood kids?  Do you have to bring treats to your child’s class?  Do you just want to have fun together at home as a family?  I posted an article this morning with some great Kids Halloween Recipes.  You can also find other interesting articles and e-books [...]

Pumpkin Roll Recipe

Makes 16 servings     3 eggs                                                              1 cup sugar                                                         2/3 cup pumpkins canned                                             1 teaspoon lemon juice                                              3/4 cup flour                                                       1 teaspoon baking powder                                            2 teaspoons cinnamon                                                1 teaspoon ginger                                                   1/2 teaspoon nutmeg                                                 1/2 teaspoon salt                                                   1/2 cup walnuts chopped                                             1/4 cup powdered sugar                                          [...]

Hearty Beef Stew

It’s that time of the year again when soup and stew sounds so good!  We’re having beef stew for dinner tonight!  I love my crockpot! Hearty Sirloin Crock Pot Stew 2 pounds sirloin tips (cut into 1-inch cubes) 1 (14oz) can diced tomatoes 1 can beef broth 1 1/2 cup canned or frozen corn kernels [...]

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