July 2011

MyTeenSonMark

July 30, 2011

Tomorrow…. is my boys birthday. He’s a fan of this here Zuppa Toscana and Olive Garden Breadsticks. He told me he’d sure like a nice slice or two of some Blueberry Sour Cream Pie… And “Couldn’t you make that really awesome frozen ice cream pie thing that tastes like lemonade?” were his exact words, [...]

Grilled Hawaiian Pork Chops

July 29, 2011

This past month my family and I have spent a lot of time at Bear Lake with our extended family. I know. I’ve said it before. Ba Blah Blah. Bear Lake…blah dee blah blah blah. Life must be so glorious at “the lake”… Hang in there my friends. I have a reason for bringing [...]

Frozen Jello Pops

July 27, 2011

It’s Wednesday, my blog reading pals… and you know what that means. A kid friendly… Put some little hands to work… Gird up your loins for a small kitchen mess… See your kids smile and have fun…. kind of recipe. It’s true. That is what Wednesday is about around here this summer. Click here to [...]

Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread

July 26, 2011

The winner of the Real Mom Kitchen Cookbook is Roberta rlphilbr13@aol.com Congratulations! I will be contacting you for your shipping information. I have a great little recipe for you all today. A twist on a classic, if you will. Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread. Delightful, divine, and delicious. Part of the banana bread batter is mixed [...]

Cookie Dough Brownies

July 22, 2011

Cookie Dough Brownies! Need I say more? You know I will. How about rich, chewy, moist brownies layered with cookie dough and a heavenly chocolate glaze. That’s all I’ll say. Except this… Make them. Eat them. Love them. And put a smile on your face…. Life is pretty sweet, after all isn’t it? Cookie [...]

Ice Cream Cake Cones. Great for kids!

July 20, 2011

Hello to all of you fine readers! This summer, each Wednesday I have been posting fun kitchen activities and project for kids. You can view the whole series by clicking HERE. Today, as it is Wednesday… I have another kid lovin’ recipe for you. I made these Ice Cream Cake Cones while we were at [...]

Laura’s Glazed Poppyseed Bread and Cookbook Giveaway

July 19, 2011

Happy Tuesday everyone! If you happen to live in a house with an oven, do me a favor. Make this bread. Make it today and watch your family fall all the more in love with you. Just trust me. One bite and you will have died and gone straight to heaven. More love from your [...]

Sugar Crunch Popcorn

July 13, 2011

Need a kid pleasin’ keep-those-little-hands-busy kind of snack today? You do?! I’m so glad you came by today, I have just the thing for you and your little ones. Or for you and your big ones….The tweeners and teens around here gobble this popcorn up just as fast as my little ones do. This [...]

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

July 12, 2011

Happy, happy summer everyone! Are you having a good time, yet? I sure hope so. Summer is just so wonderful, isn’t it. Time off from school. Hippity Hip. Playin’ in the sun… Spending time with family. Watching fireworks. Heading out on a vacation or two. Reading a good book, or two or three or four [...]

Vanilla Raspberry Ice Cream Dessert

July 8, 2011

I attended a fun little BBQ the other night with some dear friends. My beautiful friend Heather brought this dessert for all of us to enjoy. It is FABULOUS. Creamy vanilla ice cream is spread over a rich, slightly crunchy brown sugary crust. Then a dreamy warm raspberry topping is poured right over the whole [...]