Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
Beans. It's what's for breakfast. And lunch. And dinner. And depending on the day, maybe even for snack. Today is one of those days. I read some recipes that called for cream cheese and that did NOT sound good to me. I read some others that called for hamburger meat. Wha? Thought this was supposed to be BEAN dip...... I quit reading and decided to make my own according to … [Read more...]
It's one of our favorite dinners. And I admit, it's probably my most favorite for fitting into the easy, healthy AND delicious categories. I love making our own hummus and pita bread. And it doesn't get any easier than slicing up your favorite color bell peppers and pulling a bag of baby carrots out of the fridge. And that's it. Dinner! Yesterday, I got adventurous and decided to … [Read more...]
I was hooked at Chuy's! And since I can't live at Chuy's, I decided to see if I could come even close to their recipe, so that my taste buds can experience the deliciousness of this creamy, green, Ranchy, jalapenoey, cilantroey awesomeness. Yep. I just said deliciousness of the awesomeness. Because it's that good. So anyway, back to (somewhat) normal human language. The photo just … [Read more...]
Tired of the same ol' cheese quesadillas in the microwave? Try this recipe created in my kitchen that my boys just loved!! YUM! … [Read more...]
Rooster Beak. Yep. Literal translation. Why in the world did someone name this concoction "Rooster Beak"? My kids and I are still trying to figure this one out. If you find out, let me know, would ya? They could have named it Tomato/Onion/Cilantro/Jalapeno/Lime Dip or something really fun like that, but no. Pico de Gallo. Whatever it's called, I LIVE TO EAT IT. Not to be … [Read more...]
Shouldn't there be a wonderful adjective that begins with the letter 'g' to name this guacamole? I think so. Because there's guacamole. And then. There's Guacamole. Guacamole will definitely be in heaven. But not guacamole with a little 'g'....like they serve at SOME places......eh hem.... Here's how to make the real deal. Fresh...... Delicious...... Can't- stop- … [Read more...]
This is so easy. Get a stack of pita bread and slice up your favorite veggies for dipping and you've got dinner!! Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Brandy, and I'm so glad you're here! I hope you'll kick off your shoes and stay a while!
As a homeschooling mom of eight boys, I find lots to talk about, including the challenges and beauty of this amazing season of motherhood. It is indeed a marathon. Thanks for joining me!
