Tag: fun family


  • I have coveted this pot since Patty brought hers over to make raspberry jam. I love the colors: Sand, Red, Green, Blue. What I like most is how wide and roomy it is and how well it cooks. The dish can transfer from stovetop to oven with ease. My mom sent a gift certificate for…

  • Halloween is nearing fast and it is time to pick out a pumpkin. It has become a tradition to visit the pumpkin patch in the area; however, this year we took a trip to the Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Lathrop CA. We had a great time in the petting zoo, but the highlight…

  • This recipe comes from a Pampered Chef cookbook. I love it, because it is so easy and versatile. 12 oz cooked chicken, chopped (2 cups/about 3 cooked boneless chicken breast halves) 1 cup broccoli, chopped 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup) 1/2 cup…

  • I found this idea as part of my quest for organizing, posted by Calm & Collected Organizing. “Get things done on the go with a special tote bag dedicated to running errands and staying organized. Attach a hook to the wall near the door that you leave the house from each day. This is where…

  • I bought a flat of strawberries at the Farmers Market over the weekend. I went to make the jam and remembered I did not have any pectin. This recipe written by Caroline Bates at Epicurious.com uses lemon juice instead of pectin. I managed to fill four 1/2 pint jars and 1 quart jar. My jam…

  • Originally called Decoration Day, in honor of the soldiers who fought and died in the Civil War, Memorial Day has since become a day to commemorate Americans who have died fighting in all wars. The first use of the name “Memorial Day” caught on in 1882. Yet, it was not declared the official name until…