I found this recipe for Mongolian Beef ages ago and made it once. It was super complicated and seemed like it took forever. But the sauce was divine! I have(keep reading)
Author: joellecole
“Cinnastack” craving satisfied!
I went to IHOP once and got these things they call a cinnastack. It was sinful. They should have called it a sin-a-stack. This week IHOP was offering a free(keep reading)
Pad Thai
This week’s menu includes a super simple pad thai recipe that I found on Pinterest. I’ve been making it according to the directions for quite some time, but today I(keep reading)
Bean Soup made from leftovers!
As I think about Easter and hams and leftovers, my mind drifts to a delicious bean soup. I thought I’d post this one in preparation for the season! I actually(keep reading)
Chicken Corn Chowder
It’s 9 degrees today. Without the wind chill. Brrrrrr! I knew we needed chicken corn chowder. It’s an old standby in our home, one of those meals that doesn’t take(keep reading)
Asian Pork Tacos
These asian pork tacos are a family favorite around here. I saw the original recipe on The Biggest Loser and have drastically changed it to meet what my family likes(keep reading)
Borax Crystals
Last week at Classical Conversations, we taught about crystals. I tried (unsuccessfully) to grow the amazing alum crystals I saw online and I was so disappointed that nothing happened!(keep reading)
The great vaccine debate
My children are doing persuasive speeches this week. One is doing the speech on why we SHOULD vaccinate our children. In an interesting twist, the other is doing the speech(keep reading)
I Still Do
19 years ago, my dad walked me down the isle and I said “I Do” to forever. I had no idea what I was doing. My mind was full of(keep reading)
Raspberry Cream Crepes
I have never made crepes for my family. I can’t believe that! We’ve enjoyed them with friends at their homes, but I just have never thought to make them myself.(keep reading)