Packing your kids a healthy lunch is not hard but here are a few tips and tricks to make it more  fun for you while packing and more fun for your child when they open up their lunch boxes.  For me packing a lunch is a must since my son has food allergies, but I … Continue reading →

5 Gallons tomatoes – (I prefer Romas) Carrots – 4 (if you don’t have a food processor you can shred) Garlic – 8 cloves, minced Onions – 3 large Bell Peppers or Mix of Banana Peppers – 4 Handful of Fresh Basil Fresh Oregano – 1/2 handful (can used dried too but don’t over do it they get stronger as they … Continue reading →

When we travel I try to takes snacks and or meals for the road. My son is gluten free and very sensitive to food dyes, It also helps all of us eat better for us foods and less junk . Lots of fruits and veggie, yogurt drinks, applesauce, and a some dips for all the goodness.   Just cut … Continue reading →

  We enjoy a week on  Dauphin Island, Alabama. It is a VERY low key beach with no grocery stores, no putt putt golf, only one or two gift shops, and only a half dozen restaurants. So grab some groceries before you cross the bridge in Moblie and enjoy the slow pace of Dauphin Island. … Continue reading →

Durbin Farms in Clanton Alabama is a FAVORITE stop of mine. ANYTIME we are traveling south along I65 through Alabama it is a MUST STOP. It has grown over the years the first time we made this stop it was just a fruit market and ice cream shop. Now there are all kinds of gift items … Continue reading →

Dakota Style recently contacted me about trying their product. I get several requests to try things out and often turn them down. Often they don’t fit with what I share on the website or I am not interested in the product so in turn I won’t recommend it etc. But my son LOVES sunflower seeds … Continue reading →

  Last week My family and my Father went to Cocodrie Louisiana which is south of New Orleans for a fishing trip. While Memories where made fishing, you know I enjoyed the cajan food and the sites and sounds too. So I wanted to take a minute to share a little about the trip with … Continue reading →

It has been hard to keep the freezer cooking nights going on a regular basis. We tend to travel a lot and my son plays sports year round so we often have ball games on Friday Nights.  And since some of the mama’s that join in for the freezer cooking work outside the home and … Continue reading →