Homemade “Oreo” Cookies

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

Who doesn’t love an Oreo cookie? Okay, I know there are a few who don’t. Personally? A few times over my child-rearing years, I have disappeared into the bathroom with a package of Oreos and a glass of milk, to... Continue reading →

Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes

by lisa102178 // July 8, 2014 // Comments off

Happy Monday! Wow. How annoying was that? Well, it is a happy Monday for me, because I made (and ate) this awesomely simple and delicious pasta for supper tonight. Continue reading →

Blueberry Buckle

by lisa102178 // July 6, 2014 // Comments off

I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday weekend! We pretty much stuck to home, barbequed some babyback ribs one day, salsa marinated pork chops another day, Barbacoa another day….yummmm. And we didn’t have to leave our front porch to watch fireworks.... Continue reading →

Grape Salad – Lightened Up

by lisa102178 // July 3, 2014 // Comments off

It’s July 4th, time for gatherings, cook outs, barbeque, friends, family and fun! Here is a delicious one for you to try for your picnic. It makes a great dessert, the kids love it because it’s sweet and most of... Continue reading →

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

by lisa102178 // July 2, 2014 // Comments off

Mac and Cheese? Yes, please! Just not from a box. I don’t care if the box is blue, red or otherwise. I want gooey, stretchy, creamy (yes, all in one dish)….you know, the real thing. AFTER we finally got all... Continue reading →

Cucumber Tomato Salad

by lisa102178 // June 29, 2014 // Comments off

I looove cucumbers. Sometimes, when they’re in season or they have a good special at the supermarket, I will cut them into sticks and serve them as the veggie with dinner or as the salad. Just them. And some salt.... Continue reading →

Strawberry Cream Pie

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

Guess what season it is?!?!!?!? If you live in Michigan and you’ve been to any of the farmers markets lately, you can smell ’em! And, ooohhhh is that aroma better than any perfume or any of its (sort of) relatives... Continue reading →

Double Tomato Relish

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

I am in recovery mode today. Well not totally. There were still cherries to pick, laundry to do, dishes, general clean up – you get the picture. We had a birthday party/cookout here this weekend and, in addition, two... Continue reading →

Grilled cheese with Bacon, Tomato and Avocado

by lisa102178 // June 17, 2014 // Comments off

Grilled cheese is one of those foods that takes most people back to childhood, with the crunch of the toasty, buttery bread and, depending on what cheese you prefer, either smooth and creamy or stretchy, stringy fun. I am of... Continue reading →

Cinnamon Gooey Butter Cake

by lisa102178 // June 14, 2014 // Comments off

It’s that time again…freezer stock for lunches is getting low. I try to keep 2 or 3 lunch snack options, and it’s getting pretty scarce in there. What makes this more difficult for me is that hubby is not really... Continue reading →

Messin' With Perfection

Mostly simple, somewhat healthy, always good.

Author: lisa102178