I wrote earlier about a gift from a stranger of tomatoes and peppers, and now I have a gift of Swiss chard from a longtime friend.
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100th Anniversary of Bears and Packers
It’s a football fan heaven today with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the both teams and the NFL. And of course, the big game tonight!

What’s Cookin’ with Everyone on Labor Day Weekend?
What are you cooking this weekend? My husband sort of made my mind up for me with a surprise return from the grocery store.

Cooking for a Crowd
Block parties are a great way to meet neighbors, share food, and have some end-of-the-summer fun! Here is a delicious noodle dish to feed a crowd.

Easy Stovetop Pot Roast
Sometimes I get an urge to make a pot roast even when it’s still summer. I love the aroma of a meal simmering for hours on the stovetop.

Ball Blue Book of Preserving
It’s time to make some jam with one of my favorite Ball books of preserving.

Recipes as Easy as Pie
Linda Blakely’s creative cooking ideas made her a winner at a Pillsbury Bake-Off contest. She sent me a box of books, and I loved this one for pies!

Winning Dishes
“Winning Dishes” is the perfect title for Veronica Callaghan’s amazing recipes and photos. She also sent me some incredible cookbooks!






