Posted September 8, 2020
This Southwest Chicken Salad recipe is an oldie but a goodie and one we eat all Summer long. Admittedly, I feel a bit weird sharing this as there are more than 6 inches of snow on the ground here…thanks for being you Wyoming… But, it is one of my favorite… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted August 25, 2020
The Cowboy loves peaches, and every year he makes Peach Jam for us. I posted his super simple way of peeling peaches on Instagram and asked you to let me know if you wanted his recipe. View this post on Instagram The Cowboy LOVES peaches 🍑 and… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted August 14, 2020
Chokecherry jelly is an August tradition around here, and each year when I make jelly I also use some of the Chokecherry Juice to make Chokecherry Syrup too. I don’t want to play favorites, but I personally prefer the jelly to the syrup…while The Cowboy is the other way around.… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted July 16, 2020
The mountains are calling and I must go… Oh how this speaks to my heart. Mountain climbing and hiking are two of my favorite things to do in Wyoming. Whether it’s a hardcore climb up Pikes Peak or a leisurely hike with a friend, being in the wilds of Wyoming… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted July 14, 2020
I “invented” these triple chocolate cookies last week because of something I saw on the FOOD network. On a recent episode of her show, Giada De Laurentiis made homemade ice cream sandwiches with her family, which I thought sounded pretty tasty. But I wanted to get a little creative (not just… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted June 12, 2020
Buttercream Frosting is a tricky recipe to make. Sometimes it can be too soft, other times stiff, and the worst yet (in my opinion) lumpy. Over the last few months, The Cowkids have helped me to perfect our family’s Whipped Buttercream Frosting recipe. We love to have family Cupcake Wars… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted May 26, 2020
Engage. Engage: Occupy, attract, or involve. Engage: To participate or become involved in. Synonyms for ENGAGE are: seize, grab, and “to go in for”. How are you engaging in your life right now? Are you participating in your life, or sitting on the sidelines? How often do you “go in”… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens
Posted May 19, 2020
Spring is here on the Prairie and everything feels fresh and new. The grass is green (finally) and flowers are beginning to bloom. The weather is decidedly warm and sunny (most of the time) and while I’m not doing a deep Spring cleaning, I have been opening the windows and… Read More »
Categories: For the Home, Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted May 5, 2020
What is it going to take? I’ve found myself asking this question over and over again. I went from taking a much needed zen break in Vegas to being quarantined, schools being canceled and every speaking and emcee gig I had planned for the next 4 months being put on… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens
Posted May 1, 2020
Double Chocolate Banana Bread is really just a simple modification of my 8 Minute Banana Bread recipe. Two extra ingredients (ones I bet you already have in your pantry) are what make this bread a sweet treat your whole family will love. The Cowkids will go through an entire loaf… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
