A Proverbs 31 Kind of Day

When the Mr. was growing up in the small town, he loved to go to "Taco Delight." The Mr. said they had the best "taco burger" ever. Ever. Well, I've been to "Taco Delight." It didn't represent a taco. Or delight. But who am I? I didn't grow up there. I don't have fond childhood memories. Actually, it's teenager memories. You know, when you're with friends, everything is better. That's even true as an adult! But his love of "Taco Delight's Taco Burger" gave me inspiration. OK.  It didn't really. But I'm trying to make the story sound better and the Mr. to feel loved. Truth:  I had hamburger buns and taco meat. There! That's the truth! So we had taco burgers! There's no real recipe. Taco Burgers Your favorite taco meat (I used seasoned ground beef) hamburger buns shredded lettuce shredded cheese chopped tomatoes chopped onions salsa sour cream Asse...

image from kidscook If it weren't for church cookbooks, my family might starve! Some of my church cookbooks are new . . .and some are old. Real old. Like when they called butter "oleo." That's old! This recipe is from a fairly new cookbook. It is from a church that my husband and I served in Oklahoma. There are some great cooks in that church! I remember Vera. She made candy at Christmas. And she'd give me the biggest batch of Martha Washington candy that you'd have ever seen! Then there was Bulah; she made buttermilk pies. And there was Doris.  She, and her husband, Garth, were the first to bring dinner to our family when we first arrived on staff.  She brought enchiladas;  really good enchiladas! Back to the recipe; sometimes you just know that the recipe in the church cookbook is going to be good! That's why I tried this recipe! Deluxe Chicken Casserole 1 cup chopped celery 2 tsp. chopped onion (I added WAY more...

Image from the internet The other night, we were having a friend over to celebrate his birthday. At our house, it's our tradition that you get your favorite meal for your birthday. Whatever you want you get!  Even if it doesn't go together! So our friend requested either a chicken casserole or crab cakes, mac and cheese, wild rice, a great salad and sweet tea. He didn't get that! At his age, he can make whatever requests he wants; but he may not get it! I had some new recipes I had been wanting to try . . . . so try I did! I'll post the pasta recipe later, but I wanted to put the best recipe first! It's called Cranberry Lime cupcakes! It's from a holiday Paula Deene magazine and I was thrilled with the outcome! During the holiday season, I always purchase an extra bag or two of cranberries to use throughout the year.  I am so glad I have some left, because this is a "do again!" Cranberry Lime Cupcakes with Zesty Lime Bu...

Image from Google I'm headed to a girl's night out where we're going to get mani's, pedi's, and have snacks! Doesn't that sound like fun? I thought so! But since we'll be hanging out in a nail shop, I wanted to take something that was a "grab and go" kind of snack.  I didn't want anything that required serving spoons, refrigeration, or a crockpot! But I wanted it kind of "Valentine-y," as if that's a real word! So here's what I googled and found. I looked at lots of recipes and they were all basically the same. I haven't made this yet; so I don't know if it's good or not . . .but how bad could it really be? I thought this would be cute as a little teacher treat, or a special snack in my cherub's lunch, too! Valentine's Puppy Chow 5 C. Rice Chex cereal 3/4 C. white chocolate melts or chips 1/4 C. chocolate melts or chips 2 oz cream cheese, room temp 1...

Image from Google My cherubs had some friends over for some weekend fun! Pizza, playing, a movie  . . .and dessert! I didn't have the time or energy to make a dessert for tonight, but I remembered Ms. Kaye had given me a recipe a long time ago for "A Cup of Cake." Now with pinterest, and google, and other media in the palm of our hands, one can find this type of recipe most anywhere. But with the girls, I thought they might enjoy making their own "cup-cake!" I have to be honest;  I'm not too in love with the taste. But the concept is fun! All of the ingredients are out and the recipe is hanging on the cabinet door, and girls are gathered around the kitchen island laughing, and dumping, and stirring, and microwaving, and before you know it -- you have your own little dessert! With all the love and good times that goes into making the dessert, it kind of makes up for the slightly bland taste! A Cup of Cake 4 TBSP flour 4 TBSP suga...