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adopted Happy B-day Sweet Izze Our sweet grand daughter Izze turns 1 today!!!!  Sure do love that cute girl!  And she is loving the b-day present from grandma and papa.  Soooo happy to have her as a permanent member of our family!
cake Death By Chocolate Cake Mix together for 2 minutes:1 box yellow cake mix 1 small box vanilla instant pudding1 small box chocolate instant pudding4 eggs3/4 cup oil1 cup sour creamhalf of a 12 oz bag of semi sweet chocolate chipsPour half the batter in a bundt pan, sprinkle with chocolate chips, pour in remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining chocolate […]
adopted Refinement – Physical – Post #1 This is the first installment in a series that will follow over the next many months about our experience of assisting our son Jonathon and his wife Sarah adopt Izze.  Hardest experience of my life, but also life-changing.  I hope reading about our experience will touch you in some way and that you might gain […]
adopted Our “Happily Ever After” Begins Today is our long awaited day!  The finalization of the adoption of Izze that has been nearly a year in the making.  It feels so surreal….  I am overwhelmed with a deep sense of gratitude and feel so indebted to the many family members and friends who have supported us over the last year.  It […]
exterior My Own Little Piece of Paradise It’s spring and that means I am back to dirt under the fingernails!  I LOVE weeding my flower beds, pruning, and planting.  It is my “therapy” – getting out in my own little piece of paradise and enjoying the sound of water from my water features and the birds that flock to my feeders, and […]
family Happy Mother’s Day! My mother came to our “Celebration” party for Izze on Friday night and stayed for the entire party – cleaning up as the night wore on.  It has made me reflect on her and her life.  She is such a wonderful example of the “good mother” to me.  Always, tirelessly, sacrificing for others.  She is […]
adopted Side Tracked For those of you who, along with us, have anxiously been awaiting my promised update/announcement promised for the 11th – we have been side-tracked (seriously derailed) and hope to be able to make said announcement on the 29th.  I believe the Lord is trying to teach me patience and faith in His timing.  I have […]
bars Samoa M&M Blondies 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter 2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 4 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut 1 (12 oz.) bag mini M&Ms (with a few reserved for the top) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 pan with […]
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breakfast Strawberry Cottage Cheese Pancakes 1/2 egg1 egg white1/2 tsp nutmeg and cinnamon1/3 cup oats1/4 cup cottage cheese1 tsp baking powder2 T sugar-free syrup4 large strawberries Blend all together in a blender except the syrup and strawberries.  I found I had to add about 1/4 cup water so it wasn’t too thick.  Cook like a pancake in fry pan coated […]
bars Chocolate Caramel Brownies Recipe Chocolate Caramel Brownies Recipe: (Recipe from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe) Makes 24 brownies INGREDIENTS:For the brownies:1 cup (2 sticks) butter12 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped1½ cups sugar4 large eggs1 tablespoon vanilla extract1¼ cups all-purpose flour½ teaspoon salt1½ cups pecans, coarsely chopped (optional, I didn’t use any)1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsFor the caramel filling:14 ounces caramel […]
adopted Huge Update/Announcement Coming May 11th For those of you who have been waiting for an update – please check back on May 11th for an exciting update/announcement.  Thank you all for your prayers on our behalf and for the love and support you have extended.  We love you!
bars NUTELLA RICE KRISPY TREATS 5-6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal 1 (10.5 oz) bag mini marshmallows 1/4 cup butter 1 heaping cup of Nutella Topping 1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup Nutella 1 Tbsp. shortening Measure out Rice Krispies cereal into a large bowl and set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and marshmallows […]
chocolate Salted Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies Made these tonight as I was experimenting for a Career Day presentation at the high school on Thursday.  They are a definite winner and I will be taking these to share.  Since I use the “home-madesimple” logo – I figure the kids will think it is a great addition – pretty sure they will ‘eat […]
bars Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Makes a 9X13-inch pan of bars INGREDIENTS: 2 1/8 cups (10 1/2 ounces) all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda12 tablespoons butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted and cooled slightly1 cup (7 ounces) light brown sugar1/2 (3 1/2 ounces) cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 large egg yolk2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups chocolate chips (use your […]
beverage Colada Crunch 1 1/2 scoops protein powder1 slice fresh pineapple1/4 cup whole grain puffed cereal1/2 tsp coconut extract1.2 tsp vanilla extractTruvia (stevia)1/4 cup skim milk1/4 banana6 ice cubes1/4 cup waterCombine in blender and blend to desired shake consistency – add additional water if it is too thick.  Delish!  LOVE these meal in a blender lunches when I […]
chocolate Chocolate Brownie Cookies with White Chocolate and Roasted Macadamia Nuts Ingredients 8 oz bittersweet chocolate chips or chunks 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup AP flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp instant espresso 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 large eggs 3/4 cup white chocolate chips 3/4 cup macadamia nuts, roasted and salted Instructions Place racks int […]
cake Nutella Swirl Bundt Cake Ingredients: 1 1/2 sticks (171 g) unsalted butter, at room temp. 1 1/2 cups (300 g) sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) good vanilla extract 3 large eggs, (High Altitude use 4) 3 cups (360 g) flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (High Altitude use 1 1/4) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda (High Altitude use […]
chocolate CHOCOLATE GOOEY BUTTER COOKIES If the word “butter” is in the title, you know it’s gonna be good! 1 tsp vanilla extract Confectioner’s sugar, for dusting 1 – 18 oz box moist chocolate cake mix 1 – 8 oz brick cream cheese, room temperature 1 egg 1 stick butter, room temperature Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In […]
breakfast Blueberry Pancakes 1/4 cup whole grain pancake mix1/4 cup blueberries1/4 cup water 2 T Greek yogurt1 T sugar free syrupMix first three ingredients together- cook pancake in frying pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Top with yogurt and syrup.  A surprising yummy combination!  (For my meal plan, added a protein shake).
breakfast Berry Burrito This sounds like a very strange combination, but it is so good!!!!Truvia sweetener1/3 cup frozen berries1 light low fat cheese wedge (Laughing Cow)1 small whole grain low carb tortilla2 T sugar free syrup1/2 egg yolk4 egg whites1 T protein powder1/4 tsp cinnamonBlend eggs, protein powder, cinnamon, and Truvia.  Create an egg pancake in pan sprayed […]
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