This is one of those recipes I made while we “unplugged” a week or so ago. I don’t know why I don’t post more recipes or kitchen creations, because this is really a strong passion for me. I love to create in the kitchen especially when Chief is home & all is well in the house. I…
My Monkeys & Bananas {white chocolate with crushed pretzels}
*BANANA BITES* 3 large ripe bananas – sliced into bites slices 1 cup of either white/dark chocolate melting chips sandwich bag full of crushed pretzels skewers or spoon to dip banana bites into melted chocolate *melt the chocolate as per the instructions. (I happened to have about a 1/2 cup of each on hand.) I…
Chocolate Strawberry Cilantro Panini – for your Sweetie
To be honest, I had to do a taste test before trying this out on the Chief. My Chief is a good, down-home type of guy. He is “no frills”. He loves plain, simple food. Sometimes, I know he thinks this California born & raised girl he married comes up with the craziest concoctions. I…
cold cold days, but thankful for warm kitchens
Like everyone else, we have had extreme cold. We were also forcasted snow, snow, snow. Well, it happened – so to speak. Man, what a let down. Not sure who was more disappointed me or Chief. One thing for sure, they were NOT wrong about the extreme cold. brrrrr~! But here’s some pics of my…
last minute gifts $20 or under & a snack
Mixing Bowl & Bakers Dozen Cookie Cutter Set – for ALL the holidays & seasons of the year!!! At World Market – $15.00, This bowl is the cutest thing. It has a handle to pour your batter & a non slidding bottom grip. One of the cutest gifts, I’ve seen this year. If you are…
Cherry Dump Cake
My most easy 1-2-3 no fail, delicious, heaven smelling, crowd pleaser, & last minute go-to dessert recipe -ever! 1 box of yellow cake mix 1 stick of butter melted 1 large can of crushed pineapple 1 can of cherry pie filling Preheat oven 350*. Butter Pam spray a 9X13 baking dish. grab your baking dish,…
Christmas Whoopie Cakes!!!
Christmas Whoopie Cakes via the “Nest Style” I have been drooling over several catalogs & Christmas magazines that have invaded my mailbox. One of my all time favorite store catalogs hit my mailbox the other day, and let’s just say I have been dreaming & tasting several recipes and or their ready-made foods to order….
Pumpkin Pancakes & other fun foods
Pumpkin Pancakes ~ The *Nest* Style Follow the recipe for pancakes from any baking mix. (We use Pioneer) 1/2 cup of plain pumpkin (Libbys) 1/2 tablespoon of good vanilla 1/2 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice a dash or two of cinnamon mix all together. Scoop batter into greased skillet or grill & cook as you…
Oktoberfest at the Nest ~ week 2
Shutteryfly Home Design You may have guessed, that with this late post, probably means that my week has not gone so “hot” for homemade meals. We started off with a bang. But it has gone waaaay down hill from there. But, to continue what I started, here’s what was on the stove or has been…
Oktoberfest at the Nest
image from shutterfly home design I love to eat good food. But I have a confession. I have fallen off the wagon when it comes to making *good for you* home cooked meals. In attempts to return to cooking, which is something that I do truly love, I have decided to do a little menu…