Yummy Collection of Pumpkin Recipes

Summer shorts-wearin’ season is just around the corner and that means those pesky extra winter pounds need to come off!  Even though I’m a grandma, I still wear shorts. I try to eat more salads, fruits, and veggies this time of year and cut down on the heavier carbs like bread and pasta. I’m not…

Certain foods arouse distinct and comforting memories, and for me, one of those foods is good ol’ heartwarming corn fritters!   When I was a kid we sometimes ate Sunday dinners at White Fence Farm in Joliet. We’d make the hour-long trek after church knowing the food would satiate the seven growling stomachs packed into…

I don’t know what the weather’s like in your corner of the world, but here in Chicagoland we’re havin’ a heat wave!  The sun is beating down with low 90’s temperatures and plenty of humidity. So it’s time to bring out the ice cream maker again and cool off with homemade chocolate ice cream topped…

One of my favorite herbs is basil with its unique fragrance and flavor. You’ll find it in our garden every summer. And one of my favorite recipes to make with it is Basil Pesto Cavatappi similar to the dish you’ll find at Noodles and Company.   This year we grew basil in our vegetable garden…