This story could easily be an Adventure in Life, but since I was cooking at the time…. Believe it or not, I spent many years making Chun King Pepper Steak (yeah, the kind in the can – I don’t even know if you can buy it anymore). My family liked it and it was easy….
Absolutely Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
It has taken me years to get this one right. Yield: 3-4 dozen cookies (depending on size) 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate…
Adventures in Life (#6)
I grew up in a tiny town in Wyoming listening to stories of life on the ranch, Catholic school and running moonshine. Awesome fodder for drunken family stories later in life! I did the stereotypical “small town” thing as a teenager and I got pregnant, got married and left home, all by the time I…
Adventures in Life (#5)
Chuck was on his way to the east coast to pick up his oldest son, who had decided to come and live with us. I had a busy week at work ahead of me and although I was nearly 8 months pregnant we weren’t all that worried about me being alone for a few days….
The Beginning
It was an ordinary day, if you consider being 7 months pregnant with pre-term contractions, meditating at work to get through it all, ordinary. So yeah. Anyway, seriously it was a pretty regular day at work. I remember looking up from my desk at the sound of the door alarm and seeing two people coming…
Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies
This is a modified Toll House recipe. Definitely a family favorite. Yield: 3-4 dozen cookies (depending on size) 1 1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups quick oats 5 1/2…
Pepper Steak
There are SO many recipes out there for Pepper Steak, and NONE that I liked the sound of. So, I created my own. I hope you like. 2 pounds top sirloin (slightly frozen is best for perfect thin slices) 2 medium yellow onions, sliced 6 bell peppers (I use red, yellow and orange when in…
Grandma Sophie’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
I recently found out that this awesome recipe originated with my grandmother. So, of course I had to give her the credit. Thank you Gramma for many years of yummy cookie munching! Enjoy, from our family to yours! Yield: 3 dozen cookies 1 chocolate cake mix 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup…
Hot Dog Bites
My kids could never wrap their heads around something called “pigs in a blanket” so I call these hot dog bites. Both recipes can be made with either regular hot dogs (whatever your dog of choice is) or Lil Smokies. Make these for a picnic, weeknight soccer practice or a Sunday ballgame and watch how…
Adventures In Cooking (#3)
We put a fire pit in the yard this summer and I have made it a point to cook outside at least two nights a week. Last night, we were eating our burgers, baked beans and corn on the cob and I realized it was time to start picking the apples from the trees in…
Adventures In Life (#4)
Before we purchased our Kayak, we did a lot of research. We tested out several models and took lessons. We finally decided upon a Feathercraft K2. Feathercraft are skin on frame kayaks that fold into backpacks. Totally awesome for two people living the gypsy life (as were were then). At any rate, my story goes…
Adventures In Life (#3)
Cycling. I love, love, love riding my bike. In San Diego it was a much better experience than in Washington, with a few exceptions. Right after I bought my mountain bike and my road bike I bought Shimano clipless pedals and shoes that I could use on both bikes. It’s quite an experience the first…
You Bake Me Crazy 