There are a number of recipe sites on the web, one of my favorites is Recipe Zaar!  This site has thousands of free recipes just waiting to be tried.  A great feature is the reviews.  If a recipe looks good, just check the reviews before you try it!  You can have the opinions of as many at 75 cooks on a single recipe. Post your favorite recipe and share it with the world, or make your own private cookbook...

One of my most requested recipes, this is easy, yet elegant.  Can be made ahead, refrigerated and baked later.  The chicken is always moist! Muenstrella Chicken Breasts 8 Chicken breasts, boned and skinned (I like to use a meat cleaver and thin out the breasts) 3 eggs, beaten 2 c. bread crumbs (Italian seasoned ones work best.) 1/2 lb. mushrooms Muenster or mozzarella cheese (grated) 1 c. chicken broth Dip...

Before I review any more children’s books, I thought I would let you know where I found my information on how to organize the extensive collection (over 30 years worth) that I have.  Coming from a less than organized family, and marrying into a very organized family gave me room for improvement.  A wise sister-in-law saw my need and gave me her copy of the book, “Confessions of an Organized Homemaker”...

This recipe is always a hit!  Just stir into warm pasta, use as a spread on focaccia, or sandwiches, spread on fish, use your imagination!!!. PESTO 1/2 cup light olive oil 1 cup fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese 1/3 cup pine nuts (can use other nuts as well, almonds, pecans are some of my favorites) Put all ingredients into a blender, blend on high for approx. 1 minute,...

In my quest to save money on anything I can now days, (How much does it cost to fill your car with gas?)  I came across a great website!  www.coupons.com.  This website has numerous coupons for products we all use.  All you have to do is mark the coupons you like and then download and print.  There is even a feature to put in the zip code where you live and coupons for your area are available!!! These are...

Shortly after we bought our vacation home on the lake, I noticed the bathroom and kitchen fixtures turning orange.  The last thing I wanted was to spend all of my vacation time cleaning the bathrooms!  I started an investigation and found this cleanser that has saved my vacation life, and my everyday life as well.  It is BAR KEEPERS FRIEND, my favorite cleanser! Just dampen the sink, sprinkle in the cleanser...

No Spoilers – Don’t worry Stephenie Meyer’s ability to captivate an audience and encourage speedy reading shines through in her first adult novel, The Host. While still aimed at a teenage or young adult audience, The Host is an entertaining novel for anyone who enjoyed the Twilight Series. At her first attempt away from the vampire love series, Stephenie Meyers has succeeded in creating a new...

This is the best chocolate cake I have ever tryed.  Everyone asks for this recipe.  Here it is for you, Enjoy! CHOCOLATE CAKE 2 c. sugar                                                 2 c. flour 1/2 t. salt Mix in a bowl, then add: 2 eggs                                                     1/2 c. sour cream 1...

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer has probably been one of the most anticipated novels of this year. By young adults at the very least. From the first novel, The Twilight series captivated it’s teenage audience. But this fourth installment in the saga has turned out to be somewhat of a disappointment. I must say that Breaking Dawn is an interesting read. If you’ve read the other 3 novels it is definitely...

This recipe comes from a really old church cook book I got as a wedding present from my Grandmother, it has some of the best recipes.  This bread recipe can be adjusted for large or small batches.  I will give you both. Whole Wheat Bread 1 1/2 C. hot water                                                1 T. honey (heaping) 1 1/2 t. salt                                                         ...