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Archive for September, 2012

The Tomatoes Met Their Delicious Life’s Purpose

So, I am happy to report that the tomatoes from Lombardi Ranch have become the beautiful spaghetti sauce they were grown to be. Spaghetti sauce recipes are different each time you make them, especially when you use fresh tomatoes. Each type of tomato and even each tomato has a bit…

Garlic Basil Butter

We like to serve garlic rolls or bread alongside our spaghetti.  This time, since we had both garlic and basil, I included them both in the butter.  Here is the simple recipe: 1 Stick of room temperature Butter 2 Large cloves of garlic (or 5 small as you see in…

Children are a Gift from the Lord: 16 Things I Love about Our Son!

As a sequel to the post about our daughter, I am following up with a list of some of the things I love about our older son. As you may know, the year that your children transition out of your home and into college catapults you into a whole new…

Cauliflower Mash…the Verdict

Well, I told you I would let you know whether or not my husband enjoyed this new recipe. While he did like the cauliflower mash better than any other way he has eaten cauliflower, he won’t be giving up mashed potatoes anytime soon. 🙂 Next time, in order to make…

Cauliflower Mash…It Really Works!

I made the mash and it works! I am SO surprised! Here is how I tweaked the recipe: 1 large head of cauliflower, steamed and placed into the food processor. Be sure to drain off any water from the steaming process. Add salt and pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon of…

Sequal to “Southern Men Proof” Mash

On the suggestion of Susan in the comments section of The Boxes are Here, I am trying this with our dinner tonight! My husband really likes mashed potatoes and doesn’t really enjoy cauliflower. Let’s see how he he likes this! I have high hopes and can’t wait!

Cherry Tomato and Cheddar Cheese Risotto

When our box arrived on Tuesday, I knew I wanted to use those beautiful cherry tomatoes in something yummy. Risotto was the answer. What could go better with cherry tomatoes than a sharp cheddar cheese. Thus was born Cherry Tomato and Cheddar Cheese Risotto. Though it takes a little time,…

What is in These Bags?

I think I have a sickness. I am not sure what it is called, but it is to blame for my out of control produce purchasing! Today, even though I have plenty of prepared veggies in our fridge ready to eat, I went to Lombardi Ranch. It is one of…

Broccoli Cheese Soup – Part 2

As suspected, we arrived home around 7:20. I was thrilled to have both my husband and the broccoli cheese soup waiting for us. I was actually much more thrilled that my husband was here waiting because I really missed him today…but still, I was very grateful that dinner was almost…

Broccoli Cheese Soup – part 1

This week, our schedule includes a bit more running here and there due to an extra science lab that my daughter will be taking part in.  So, Wednesday’s meal prep begins today.  While cleaning and chopping our veggies for produce prep Tuesday, I also did the beginning steps of this…

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