Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies

by lisa102178 // November 28, 2014 // Comments off

Yeah, good luck eating just one of these. Just the right mixture of butter and brown sugar, along with a good vanilla, then a blend of milk chocolate and dark chocolate chunks and crunchy pecans. Bliss! A classic for Christmas,... Continue reading →

Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

by lisa102178 // November 22, 2014 // Comments off

Struggling again, to keep up with The Gunker (husband) and his lunch stuff. So this week, I knew the freezer was almost on empty for lunch baked goods, and was going to make the old apple coffee cake standby. But... Continue reading →

Oven Fried Bacon

by lisa102178 // November 18, 2014 // Comments off

Did someone say bacon????? Eyes, noses, ears, everything and almost everyone perks up! Whether it’s for breakfast, snack, BLT, on a salad or on a doughnut, most people love bacon. And those of you who don’t or can’t eat... Continue reading →

Perfect Yeast Waffles

by lisa102178 // November 10, 2014 // Comments off

It doesn’t get much better than leisurely Sunday breakfast at home. Expecially once you have a few tricks up your sleeve. 🙂 We don’t see as much of our kids lately, everyone being busy with jobs, kids, etc. Our daughter... Continue reading →

Baked Ziti Pasta

by lisa102178 // November 4, 2014 // Comments off

This has got to be one of the best damn pasta dishes around, hands down. Yes, italian food is another of my favorites. In fact, I think it may be a required food group, isn’t it? Well, if it isn’t,... Continue reading →

Best Apple Cobbler

by lisa102178 // October 31, 2014 // Comments off

I’ve made and eaten a number of versions of cobbler, This one is by far the best I’ve had, or made. Cobbler has never been very high on my list of desserts. I’ve just never cared for the biscuit and... Continue reading →

Real Ranch Dressing

by lisa102178 // October 28, 2014 // Comments off

I have had a love affair with ranch dressing since I first tasted it as a kid. It seems like most people I know eat french dressing, which I think is disgusting. Too sweet. My husband loves the stuff. People... Continue reading →

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

by lisa102178 // October 23, 2014 // Comments off

It just keeps getting colder, and flu season is right there with it. I just got over a bout of it, so I should be good for another five years. This soup sure tastes good when you’re down, though (or... Continue reading →

Easy Nutella Mousse

by lisa102178 // October 18, 2014 // Comments off

APARTMENT LIVING is a whole new concept for me. I have never lived in one until now. It’s different, but not bad. I work away from home, so I stay there typically 3 nights per week. This place is pretty... Continue reading →

Apple Pie Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

by lisa102178 // October 13, 2014 // Comments off

Okay, like it or not, Fall has fallen and, in some areas, is already on its way out. What that means to me is APPLES. We have several apple trees, two of which are Northern Spy. The other one?... Continue reading →

Messin' With Perfection

Mostly simple, somewhat healthy, always good.

Author: lisa102178