family friendly recipes and ideas
I come from a family hedge, not a tree.... My parents divorced when I was very young. My mom remarried when I was 3 years old so I have lots of grandparents and family members that love and support me. My parents gave my sister and I a supportive and loving up bringing. They handled the situation maturely and successfully co-parented us. I'm so glad to have had that example in my … [Read more...]
Women need other women ... besides what man wants to listen to all we have to say??? I'm part of a bowling league of women. We have such a fun time... not because I'm the best bowler around (far from it) but because once a week we get to visit, eat chips and salsa, drink a Dr. Pepper, and bowl! I consider myself very consistent at being inconsistent when comes to bowling!! Last … [Read more...]
This is one of my running partners, Jack. He and I have logged hundreds of miles together over the past 5 years.... he's even done some 13 milers with me! All I have to say is, "wanna go for a run?" and he's pouncing all over the place with his tail a waggin'!! I make these eggs, I call them protein eggs and my husband has nicknamed them... Prison Eggs! … [Read more...]
While we were eating this yummy little Crock-pot dish, I asked my family to think of a name for it.... they came back with all kinds of crazy ideas such as Crock-pot Surprise!! I, personally, think that sounded a little scary so, I vetoed it and all the others things that came out of their mouths!! So, here I am at square one again, trying to think of a name for this really yummy … [Read more...]
Growing up, my dads family called me "little Ruthie" to differentiate from my Aunt Ruth (actually I have 2 of them... Gram had a sister named Ruth also) Ruth is not a very common name anymore, especially for people my age. My Aunt Ruth was such a "cool" aunt that I eventually decided it was an "okay" name. (during my young years when I wished it was Brittany or about anything … [Read more...]
Our cute little daughter, Abbie, made me a cookbook for last Mother's Day.... Abbie and her Cookbook She got the recipes from her Home Ec class at school and has made some of them for our family. I asked her to make a couple again so we could post them on my blog! This Stir Fry is perfect for kids to learn to chop vegetables and use the stove. She … [Read more...]
Fall is in the air around our neck of the woods... the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler, and the leaves are beginning to turn. I can't help but think of all the yummy pumpkin, apple, and peachy things there are to make!!! These Apple Cider Cupcakes cupcakes are a super easy spin off a cake mix! I made them last Sunday for my nieces and nephews, they were so … [Read more...]
My son, Jake's, scout troop had a chili bake off the other night. We took Tomato Chicken Chili, my husband swore mine was the best... of course, he has to say that! It did seem to go rather quickly though... Tomato Chicken Chili Ruthie's Tomato Chicken Chili In a large stock pot combine and brown: 1 Tbls Olive Oil 2 onions- chopped Add and cook 2 minutes: 2 cloves … [Read more...]
You'll fall in love with this Chocolate Zucchini Cake... I am, at this moment, eating a piece and enjoying a cup of tea :) YES, I've fallen head over heels.... Gramma Weza's Chocolate Zucchini Cake The other day I was chatting with my mom about Gram's cooking show, she told me how much Gram loved it! Apparently, she had to have her arm twisted into it though. When the … [Read more...]
A Frittata is basically a baked omelet! There are several ways to put these little guys together... it's 6-9 eggs (depending on how thick you want it) and any mixture of ingredients you'd like to throw in! Possible combo's could be Swiss cheese, ham, and brocolli. Or maybe peppers, onions, and tomatoes. How about bacon, cheddar cheese, shallots, and spinach? This Spinach and … [Read more...]
Here's another idea for zucchini, you won't believe how good this Baked Zucchini Fries recipe is ... we all need a good zucchini recipe for whenever it's in season no matter where you live! I know, I know this sounds kinda gross... BUT, trust me! It's actually very good :) Baked Zucchini Fries and Dipping Sauce Baked Zucchini Fries 2 egg whites- whipped till … [Read more...]
I make Chicken Pesto Packets in the summer when our zucchini is coming out our ears!! Isn't it crazy how much zucchini one plant can produce? Sometimes, I can't even give it away... Because of squash bug problems in the past, my husband grew 6 plants this year! Yes, 6 of them!! So, I've come up with some pretty yummy ways to spread all that zucchini around! My next couple of … [Read more...]
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