by Laura Macklem | Feb 13, 2016 | DIY |
A new Costco is opening up next month a few miles away from my house. I’m so excited! My favorite things to buy at Costco are coffee pods, cheese, sausage, lettuce, butter, canned tomatoes and snacks. Unlike BJs, you don’t have to fiddle with coupons,...
by Laura Macklem | Feb 3, 2016 | Main Dishes |
I’m in a cooking phase right now, involving main dishes which can be created in one vessel. Skillet meals, slow cooker, “one pot wonders,” and the like. I’m going for easy and low mess, without compromising taste. I’m making a new recipe...
by Laura Macklem | Jan 19, 2016 | Main Dishes |
My week is really busy, so I had to plan our meals accordingly, including a soft meal Thursday since my daughter is getting braces. All week, I need quick, healthy dinners. Today I needed to leave early, so I put together the makings of a pot roast the night before,...
by Laura Macklem | Jan 15, 2016 | Main Dishes |
My daughters started year around swim, which means one day a week we are gone from 1:00 – 5:15, because we also have pottery that day. Having a nice family meal during the week is very important to me, so I need a fast dinner option for our busy day. I’ve...
by Laura Macklem | Jan 12, 2016 | Canning |
When I was younger, I always thought of lemons as a summer fruit. Maybe it’s lemonade to blame, since it’s typically pegged as a summer beverage. But lemons are indeed a winter fruit, and I like to stock up when produce is in season. Each winter I make...
