Posted May 20, 2025
One Pot Creamy Dijon Chicken Dinner was an unexpected win one evening last month in our house. I was desperate to answer the “what’s for dinner?” question with something other than “spaghetti” or “tacos.” I also had two bags of broccoli and cauliflower that would go bad the next day… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted February 28, 2025
Let me begin by saying my Snickerdoodle Protein Balls recipe is NOT a recipe to aid in weight loss! These protein balls are fuel for hard-working athletes (specifically wrestlers) to keep their bodies going during long tournaments or to get ready for a grueling practice. In the ingredient list, I… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Recipes, This and That
Posted February 20, 2025
Hope is not a delicate thing… “People speak of hope as if it is this delicate, ephemeral thing made of whispers and spider’s webs. It’s not. Hope has dirt on her face, blood on her knuckles, the grit of the cobblestones in her hair, and just spat out a tooth… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted February 11, 2025
If someone is genuinely struggling, deep down in the depths of their soul struggling…chances are they’re not going to ask for help. I understand that I can’t speak for everyone. But I CAN speak as someone who has had experience struggling with mental health issues. Postpartum Depression with my 5th… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, This and That
Posted January 23, 2025
Nothing fills you up like a bowl of Old Fashioned Beef Stew! It’s perfect for a cold Wyoming winter day, and the leftovers always seem to hit the spot. I love to serve it with Beer Bread or Sweet Cornbread, but it absolutely is a meal in itself. For those… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted December 16, 2024
Christmas Crack, aka Saltine Cracker Toffee, is a new addition to our favorite holiday snack list! We use a cookie sheet with edges to make this dessert, but you can also use a glass baking dish. For an extra festive touch, gather all the leftover Christmas sprinkles and mix them… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted October 24, 2024
I had no idea what to call this particular dinner, and I’m pretty sure it took me longer to dream up a name than it did to make Speedy Philly Cheese Steak Sammies! This particular school night meal was inspired by a recipe my MIL sent me to try. I… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Recipes, This and That
Posted August 25, 2024
“Sheet Pan Pancakes” is a recipe that is being used more and more often in our busy home full of teenagers and tweens! I’m trying to be better about sharing more of my everyday recipes with you. I often feel that their simplicity and my lack of photography skills ensure… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted July 2, 2024
Bumbleberry Crisp is what I make when I want Bumbleberry Pie but don’t have the energy to make a pie crust! It’s all the delicious Summer flavors I love with a thick, crispy topping, and it takes half the effort/energy to make. WIN! The best way to eat this is… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted June 19, 2024
Below is a tentative schedule of Summer 2024 Events I will be emceeing or speaking at over the next few months. All of them are open to the public, and most of them still have tickets available. This list will be updated as more information and links become available. You… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life, This and That
