When I go home to Wisconsin, I cook. A. Lot. On the eve of my uncles 80th birthday, I wanted to make something special, this is what I came up with.
Smoked-Gouda Risotto with Spinach and Mushrooms
Risotto
2 cups water
32 ounce container of chicken broth, fat-free
1...
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Jalapeño Popper Bites
"Hi! My name is Nanette and I'm a Pinterestholic!"
I have said many a nights, "let me check Pinterest real quick..." Four hours later I realize the time, reluctantly close my laptop and turn out the lights.
On my latest Pinterest surfing adventure I came across a recipe for Jalapeño Popper Bites. Being a huge fan of Jalapeño Poppers,...
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Natural Bridge Resort State Park, Kentucky
"Fanny?" Trenton asked.
"Yes dear?" I answered.
"Have you ever seen a snake while camping?" he asked.
"Sweetie, I promise you, I have NEVER seen a snake while I have been camping all of these years." I said
"Ok." he replied.
Trenton is my friend Betsey's, son. He is the first child I ever witnessed being born, and he has...
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Jumbo Pigs In a Blanket
It was a dark and stormy night....
No, really, it was! The entire time Trenton and I were in a tent, it rained! After the record-breaking heat wave I went through last summer while in a tent, I would rather have the rain. (Remember me telling you how much I hate the heat?) I felt bad...
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