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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Lemon Thyme Iced Tea - #CIC

A delicious refreshing tea made with lemon and thyme.

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #191

It has been a busy week but I can't wait to start partying with the best of the best at....Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party.

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #190

I missed last week's party but I am back and ready to see what you have brought this week.  It is a perfect time to check out your Easter recipes, crafts and DIY.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #188


It is time again...

for Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party..
I hope you will join us and link up your favorite recipes, crafts and DIY

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Potato Ham Breakfast Biscuit- Ultimate Recipe Challenge

Do you dream of having breakfast with ham, potatoes, eggs and biscuits... every morning?  You can with these awesome Potato Ham Breakfast Biscuits, even if you need to eat on the run.

Potato Ham Breakfast Biscuit ~Ultimate Recipe Challenge -  Potatoes


Thursday, March 3, 2016

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #

Hope you all had a good week and are ready to party.... It has been a busy week for me.  I spent some time downstate visiting my hubby and we made a few new recipes that I can't wait to share with you.  But, first we need to see what all the wonderful bloggers out there in blogging world have new to show us...

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Mango Ice Cream {no machine required}

Make ice cream at home, no machine required with mango, pistachio and cardamom.  
No machine Homemade Ice Cream made with mangoes, pistachio and cardamom.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #186

Thursday already and I hope you are all ready to PAR-TAY.... Drop off your recipes, crafts and DIY or check out the links for ideas.

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #185

It is time to party again... All of us Foodie Friends Friday gals can't wait to see what you bring this week.  Link up your recipes, crafts and DIY or browse and find ideas to cook and crafts.

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #184

Are you ready for Valentines?  Do you do any thing special or is it a day just like any other day? Maybe you think that it is a holiday made up by Hallmark?  Well if you aren't and you love to make the day extra special for your loved ones.... I am sure you will find all that you need at today's Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party.

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #183

I hope everyone is having a great week.... We had a week full of snow again.  Heard that we had 20 inches of snow over less than 24 hours ~~~ just our normal snowfall here but I am getting tired of shoveling.   Tonight I am going to put my feet up and take in all the links that you wonderful bloggers are going to share here at......

Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies - Fill the Cookie Jar

An irresistible cookie that tastes like a brownie... slightly crunchy on the outside with a soft and gooey center that melts in your mouth.

Fill the Cookie Jar with Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies - Slightly crunchy on the outside and soft and gooey center that melts in your mouth.

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #182

It has been another busy week for me with work and all the snow we have been getting.  But it is time to sit back and enjoy the party....

Friday, January 22, 2016

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #181

I am sorry this post is late but I still wanted to bring you the party.  This week has been a busy week with me coming back home from downstate (10 hour drive) to finding out we received a ton of snow... I had to clear in front of my driveway and my stairs so that I could park my car and get into the house.  So was exhausted after all of this.... but even though I am late, I am here now.

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Lemon Lake Trout with Asparagus

I don't know about you but my facebook feed is full of recipes from Tasty.com videos and I  love them.  They always look so awesome and are easy to remember (at least some of the ingredients). Today's recipe  for Lemon Lake Trout with Asparagus is adapted from the video that I watched.

This and That/ Bake Lake Trout and asparagus with lemon, anise, garlic and parsley in parchment paper.  Fish is moist, tender and full of flavour, asparagus has just the right amount of crunch to it.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party


How can it be Thursday again..... It seems like it only was yesterday that I was getting ready for our Foodie Friends Friday post and here it is time to party again.... Are you ready?  I know I sure am and I can't wait to see what you will bring this week.

Cranberry Apple Crumble Tart

Cranberry Apple Crumble Tart is quick and easy to put together.  Then pop it in the oven for a wonderful dessert that is sweet and slightly tart in each bite.

A delicious dessert that is sweet and tart in each bit, made with cranberries, apples and Kraft caramel bits.

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #179

Hope you had a great Christmas and a Blessed New Year... It is  2016 and tonight is our first party of the year... It is going to be a great year... Can't wait to see what you bring to the party.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Holiday Tablescape

Are you entertaining this holiday season?  Do you like to set a nice table?  I do and this year I found some plate from Home and Garden at Walmart that I will be using to do my Holiday Tablescape.

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Chocolate Cranberry Meringue Dessert - #CIC

December 20th already... Are you ready for Christmas?  Have you thought what you will be serving for  dessert or maybe a Christmas coffee?  This recipe would work perfect for either.  It is light and just the perfect amount of sweetness to work after a big dinner or have with your coffee or tea.

This month we picked Cranberries and Cocoa for our Crazy Ingredient Challenge and I thought a dessert would be perfect to make for this month's challenge.

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #178

We are finally getting winter here in the UP... although I shouldn't complain as last year by this time we had 100 inches of snow and we have had only a few inches this year... but I am going to complain.. bitterly.  But one good thing is that with the storm coming it will be a good time to crawl under a blanket with a good cup of tea and check out the party... What party you ask....

Homemade Coffee Creamers

I love my coffee, and creamers make them even better.  Did you know that you can make your own creamers at home?  You can for half the costs and the ingredients are something that you can pronounce.

Homemade Coffee Creamers- perfect with to sweetened your coffee or give as a gift.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #177

Thursday again, I think these weeks are going by faster and faster.  This week has been a busy week for me.  I helped host our Staff Christmas Party...  a great party with good food and I had fun decorating for this party.  We also had a Mitten Tree where everyone could donate mitts, scarves and hats to the children in need in our community.  How has your week been and if you are looking for more ideas for your holiday planning, you have come to the right place..

Decorate with Crochet Thread Trees

I came across a video to make these trees on Facebook and thought that they would be awesome to make for our Staff Christmas Party and also use in my own decorating.  They looked easy to do, which they were but not so easy to get off the cone forms.

Decorate your mantle of table with trees made from crochet thread.  Add battery lights from the Dollar tree to make more festive.

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #176

I can't believe that it is December already... and as we don't have very much snow it doesn't seem real.  Where does the time go?  But even thought it is hard to think that it is already December, it is Thursday and that means it is time to party.....

Gingerbread Snowman Cookies #fillthecookiejar

Too cold to go outside to make snowmen, you can still make them in your cozy warm kitchen.  Make them with gingerbread and chocolate... and enjoy as many you want with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate ~ your choice!

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #175

I hope all my American Friends are having a wonderful Thanksgiving and as you sit with your bellies full of turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pies you will come to visit us here at....

Monday, November 23, 2015

A Few of My Favorite Things

Christmas is coming and I decided I would like to share a few of my favorite things.  Some of these items I have but some I am placing on my wish list.  Maybe this list will give you some ideas to give (or put on your wish list).

Friday, November 20, 2015

Sweet Potatoes Fries and Jalapeno Salmon Sauce #CIC


I have to tell you a secret.  I really don't like Sweet Potatoes.  So when I found out that Sweet Potatoes and Jalapenos was picked for our Crazy Ingredient Challenge I knew I would be going outside of my box.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #174

Thanksgiving is next week are all my American friends ready?  Do you still need ideas for food, crafts and DIY... You have come to the right place, as I am sure you will find everything you will need and more here at......

Monday, November 16, 2015

Lemon Brownies Bites

Bite size morsels of chocolate with a hint of lemon,covered with a lemony butter frosting that is drizzled with chocolate makes these brownies awesome.

Friday, November 13, 2015

Fall Tablescape

I found these awesome plates and bowls from Better Home & Garden in Walmart and knew that I had to get them for my Fall Tablescape this year.  My husband also gave me a tea set this fall that worked perfect with plates as the plates have a gold trim that worked great with the gold trim of the tea set.  This tablescape would be perfect for a coffee/tea party.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #173

I missed last week's party as I was downstate learning all about "Trauma".  We had a great trip even though the car we drove got broken in... But we did get the last laugh as all there was in the car were pens, fridge magnets from the conference.. {{poor thieves for picking our car}}...We weren't hurt and the car window can be fixed so all is good.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Gingerbread Latte

We have had a wonderful fall here in the UP this year.  Ok, so we did have a few days that it was mighty cold and yes we did even have some snow and ice already.... but for the most part we have had a beautiful fall.  Gingerbread is one of the spice that make me think of fall and winter and it is perfect in your coffee.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Foodie Friends Friday LInky Party #171

Are you ready for Halloween?  Do you go out Trick & Treating or stay in and have a party?  If you need some help getting ready, need some recipes for cool food or instructions to make cool crafts... you have come to the right place......

Monday, October 26, 2015

Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake {No Bake}

Did you know that October is National Dessert Month?  I think every month should be Dessert Month... and cheesecake is my favorite dessert.  I could eat cheesecake everyday... baked, no-baked, any kind of baked cheesecake.  I love cheesecake and this recipe is heavenly.

Friday, October 23, 2015

All Things Halloween

Are you ready for Halloween?  
Are you planning an awesome Halloween party?
Do you need some help?

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #170

It seems to me that the days are going faster and faster.  It just seemed like yesterday I was typing up my party post and here again it is Thursday and I am typing it up once again.  Only thing about the days going so fast it seems like we party all the time and that it is ok with me.....

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #169

Have you been getting it all things fall?... pumpkin, apples, falling leaves and Halloween?  Let me tell you a little secret.....  You can find some awesome ideas here on......

Monday, October 12, 2015

Fall Porch Decorations

I am having a very hard time getting my fall decorating done. I have been procrastinating for about a month.   This year I wanted to do some decorating on my porch.  I don't have a big porch but I still wanted to do something.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #168

I missed last week's party and it is something that I really don't like to do.  Last week I started day shift and I found out that I need to figure out how to get organized.  But I am here this week and even if I am working... I am ready to  PAR-TAY with....

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

National Coffee Day

The Aroma of coffee fills the house.... it tickles your nose hairs as you wake up.  Is it a dream or is it real........

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #166

Yesterday was the first day of Fall.  I am so excited about fall... I can't wait to start making fall recipes, decorating for the season and heading out to see all the wonderful fall colours we have here in Michigan.  I know I will go so many ideas that you will be bringing today...

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Welcome Fall {free printable}

Fall is my favorite time of year.
I love all the changing of colours....
the reds, oranges and gold.
Today we welcome the first day of Fall.!

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #165

Hope everyone is having a great week.  This week I have traveled downstate to Kalamazoo.  We are having wonderful weather here and I have enjoyed checking out the sites and stores here.  Today I headed over the Farmer's Market and can't wait to see the recipes you have dropped off at our party so I can make some of the recipes.

Friday, September 11, 2015

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #164

Thursday already, I just can't believe how fast these weeks go by.  This week I am downstate.  The exciting part is that I get to see my hubby for a few days... So as I party down here, we can also party online with..

Monday, September 7, 2015

Grandparent's Day Crafts ~ Free Printable

Grandparent's Day is September 13th.  Time to celebrate those wonderful people in our life.  I found saw some chalkboard designs from either Pick Your Plum or GroopDealz that I thought I could replicate and would be perfect for anyone to print out and give to their grandparents as a gift.