This was a main dish from my childhood.  I grew up with my mom raising 3 children on her own and this was an easy, quick and affordable meal for us.  My mom's kid-friendly ingredient is the ketchup - and the orange color it turns.  All of my girls love it, too, but my husband is not a fan. …

Summer Green Bean and Red Potato Salad This is one of my all time favorite summer salads! It's really easy to make and can be eaten cold or hot.  Super delicious with BBQ's as a side dish. Our Canadian exchange daughter blessed us with this wonderful recipe. {Print Recipe} Ingredients: …

...because she wanted me to see her pictures of love. ...because the view out our kitchen window brings comfort. ...because this needs to be habit - one I need to work on. ...because this is my favorite section of the grocery store that I always slow to smell the roses. ...because this wonderful Da…

French Toast Sticks This is another really easy recipe that children can make!   I like the freezer option to make a really quick breakfast meal for busy school days. Ingredients: 8 slices Texas Toast (thick sliced bread) 6 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla (homemade is sooo good!) 1 teaspoon ground cinna…