Archive for August, 2011

Caprese Salad

The Caprese Salad is my favorite summer salad.  I just love it. And because of our crazy hot weather, perfect tomatoes have been in short supply! If I told you ever crazy thing that happened… Read more »

August 9, 2011 | Soup and Salad

Lemon Buddies

I won’t bore you with what we had for dinner, because we’re working on cleaning out the fridge and pantry before our family vacay.  So here’s a recipe for the Lemon Buddies I made this… Read more »

August 8, 2011 | Desserts

Homemade Laundry Soap

Yep, I got the idea of making homemade laundry soap from the Duggars, but I’ve since learned that a lot of regular people make it, too.  Because we do 1-2 loads of laundry every DAY… Read more »

August 7, 2011 | Miscellaneous

Vine Ripe Tomato Pie

This recipe encompasses two of my favorite things: tomatoes and pie. I’ve always wanted to try the Paula Deen tomato pie, but my disdain for mayo has always stopped me.  So I decided to edit… Read more »

August 5, 2011 | Main Dishes, Sandwiches

French Breakfast Puffs

You know it’s happened to you.  You tell somebody you are going to do something, and then completely forget.  Well, I told my friend I was bringing snacks over for our visit today (I was… Read more »

August 4, 2011 | Breakfast

Bruschetta, again

I made these marinated tomatoes the other day, then I made them again, and tonight I made them again.  They are just so darn good, especially on top of garlic toast and topped with goat… Read more »

August 2, 2011 | Snacks & Drinks

Purple Hull Peas

Purple hull peas come in a pea pod that is purple, hence the name, and you have to shell them before cooking.  My blog friend, Lyndi (@nwafoodie) blogged about them today and she has some… Read more »

August 1, 2011 | Sides, Soup and Salad