Growing up, few holiday family feasts were complete without a beautiful baked ham. That is why I want to show you how to bake a ham shank in the oven. As an adult though, I primarily cooked ham steaks up … Read More
Salmon croquettes were one of my favorite dishes when I was growing up in the south. My Big Mama would make her salmon croquettes recipe with canned salmon on the weekends. That is why I’m sharing my version of her … Read More
I participated in a Fidelis Care Lunchology Twitter chat a few months ago and it was really fun and informative. The Lunchology program basically teaches families how to prepare healthy, creative meals and snacks that are approved by both parents and kids. In … Read More
St. Patrick’s Day food traditions include a variety of dishes and drinks. Personally, my favorite recipes with traditional Irish roots are corned beef and cabbage. Obviously, many readers want to know how to make corned beef and cabbage too because … Read More
“Are we invited to a Big Game (SB is trademarked) party this year?” my oldest son asked last week. SB and parties are linked in my kids’ minds because every year we either host a party or attend one. We … Read More
For 2017, I want to make sure that I am sharing information that is helpful to you. Looking at the posts that were most popular in 2016 makes it obvious that recipes are most popular followed by “fun with sons” … Read More
As I mentioned in my Bake it Happen 2015 post, I have a warm, kind friend named Shari. She has a food blog called My Judy the Foodie, that is inspired by her late mother who was a fabulous home … Read More
Earlier this week, I was transported to Kyoto, Japan for a couple of hours. Although Japan is on my husband Reggie’s “travel bucket list”, I didn’t actually visit. Rather, a bit of Japan came to me as I attended an … Read More
Did you know that September is National Chicken Month? While there seems to be a day or month to celebrate practically every food, I don’t mind. I enjoy the taste of chicken and like preparing it in a variety of ways. … Read More
Visiting my family in Virginia this past weekend made me think about my simple southern deviled eggs recipe. My husband, sons and I had gone over to my father’s house to eat crabs. (Eating crabs is one of my “must-do” … Read More