I had a little bit of time to sit at my scrap table and finish a couple of pages today, my first creations as a Scrapbook Corner design team member. I was so glad when I picked up my supplies last week to see that there were some terrific boy-oriented papers waiting for me! I…
Positively Recipes
A very delicious deviation
Tonight’s supper was based on a recipe I have used a number of times now, a very tasty beef stew with sun-dried tomatoes you can find here. The thing you need to know about me is, I cannot leave a recipe alone. It is fair impossibility for me. And the problem with that is the…
A marvelous day
There is something so wonderful, so magical, about awaking to a world covered in white. We weren’t even expecting a snow storm when we went to bed last night, just more rain. It was quite a pleasant surprise!I hadn’t seen snow like this since we moved here from Lubbock five (!!) years ago. The flakes…
My own little space – and a tasty treat!
A little bit of Bell family math: 1550 square feet / (2 adults + 3 children + 1 beagle) = close quarters Since things have settled with Cecily of late, I have been on a serious creative kick. The girls usually nap at the same time in the afternoon, and after my little guy and…
What’s for breakfast?
I love quick breads. Love them. Most people consider them to be a breakfast item or an afternoon nosh with coffee or tea, but their subtle sweetness to me is perfect any time of day. Citrus is at its peak in the dead of winter (one of a few bright spots in dreary January!), and…
Carne Adobada with Avocado Salad and Spicy Vinaigrette
It has been cold here. Seriously. (Stop snickering, you Yankees, you. 😉 And when it’s cold out, the first things I crave are #1) soup and #2) good New Mexican food. When you’re a mom of three small children, you learn to streamline, and I was as pleased as could be that it dawned on…
December Daily – Days One and Two
~December 1~ A couple of years ago, I made our first Advent cookie tree. I have always really enjoyed the process of baking and decorating the 25 cookies to be eaten over the course of the days leading up to Christmas, but I have to say that the process this year was better than ever….
Menu Monday
Last week’s new recipes were such a home run, I am hoping this lineup doesn’t fall flat! 🙂 Sunday – Chicken Cacciatore with SpaghettiMonday – Fish Piccata with Capellini and BroccoliTuesday – Pork Roast with Fall VegetablesWednesday – Chicken Tarragon with Brown Rice and PeasThursday – Smothered Beef and Potato Burritos with Black BeansFriday –…
Yum
I have been craving a delicious and easy breakfast bread with pumpkin lately, and I came across this one on Epicurious. I decreased the cooking time by 10 minutes and I didn’t bother lining the pan with wax paper, but aside from that, no changes were needed. I hightly recommend it! Cranberry-Walnut Pumpkin Bread2 cups…
Caramelized Onion and Broccoli Quiche with Gruyere
As I was planning our spread for the week, this recipe was the result of what I found stashed in the fridge. I love purging the fridge to use things up, and to do that in a delicious way is an added bonus! We strive to eat at least two vegetarian meals a week, and…