Category Archives: Kitchen

Penelope was very intrigued by the food processor, so she insisted on being my little helper! As I sit here on my couch eating Ben and Jerry’s ice cream and writing this article, I can’t help but think, “Wow, July went by fast!” It was full of celebrations and gatherings – Carson came home from South...

By Deb Johnson It’s time for a good old family potluck! The pandemic certainly took a toll on these last summer, but outdoor potlucks have risen in popularity again in 2021. We have a few precious weeks left before everyone goes back to school, and it’s officially fall again. I always have a few favorite go-to recipes...

 

Enjoy July foods- sweet corn, cucumbers, and ice cream

[caption id="attachment_6950888" align="aligncenter" width="382"] Our sweet granddaughters Kennedy and Isabella helped put up coon fence around the sweet corn[/caption] As anticipated, the last few weeks have been a little crazy around here!  Sweet corn season is in full swing! ...

By Deb Johnson I enjoy looking at the National Day Calendar, seeing what kinds of things people “celebrate” on various days of the year. One thing I’ve noticed is how many national days are dedicated in some form to apples. And why not? Apples are such a popular fruit! According to the University of Illinois Extension...

Red, white, and chew!

                July is a fun month in our home. It is full of celebrations, from my birthday to our anniversary (a date we share with Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, and our friends Jennifer and Justin O’Halloran). And...