You might know this has a back story because, well, I’ve almost always got one for you. It all started when I had my cottage industry beginning in the 80’s. We manufactured the most adorable appliqued tea towels under the name Apple Kay’s right here in little old Nebraska. Over a stretch of 22 years,…
High Class Hobo Potatoes
Here I go again, obsessing over the joy of fresh summer vegetables! Seriously though, what could be better than this? Fresh vegetables, easy clean up, all cooked on the grill so you don’t heat up the kitchen. I know what’s even better! These baby reds and veggies are just plain deliciousness!! What takes it over…
The Simple Summer Joy of a Sheet Pan Dinner
Summertime is a different kind of busy, at least at our house. Maybe yours is like that too? Our summer life is punctuated by ballgames and lots and lots of yard work on our acreage. We’re often out there until the sun goes down. When we can’t see what we’re doing, we have to stop…
Tex Mex Skillet with Cornbread Topping
A complete meal that’s tasty and satisfying. Only one pan to wash and so darn good you’ll want to make it again and again!! One pan? It doesn’t get much better than that!! I’ve been thinking about food or reading about food or making food for as long as I can remember! It’s my love…
Triple Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake
I have a riddle for you. What’s better than chocolate? Can you guess? For my mom, my friend Cindy, and my brother Stan there can only be one answer. That’s right. More chocolate. What’s better than that? Even more chocolate. For all you chocoholics, here’s your fix. Triple Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake. Over the top…
Penny-Pinching Garlic Butter Croutons
Crisp and buttery garlic croutons are easy to make at home! It’s also a great way to use up those odds and ends of bread you don’t know what else to do with. And, I’ll be sharing a few more ideas for leftover bread with you later because it goes against my grain to waste…
One Bowl Rustic Rhubarb Bread
Another chapter in my ongoing love story with rhubarb! Every spring, as faithful as Old Faithful, rhubarb arises from its slumber and starts pushing up stalks topped with elephant ear size leaves. Please don’t eat the leaves, though! Only the stalks are edible! Rhubarb has been used for centuries as a sort of health tonic….
Salt and Vinegar Cucumbers, a Summertime Staple at GB’s
It starts with firm, fresh cucumbers. My absolute favorite are English (sometimes called “burpless”) cucumbers, but any good “cuke” will work! Thank goodness for Andrew’s Garden! My produce go-to guy for over 15 years. When I want to make a batch of salt and vinegar cucumbers, Andy’s the guy. He’s raised fresh produce since he…
Dilled Carrots, a Family Favorite
Whenever there’s a family get-together, our grandkids ask for these. (And their moms are glad.) Aren’t they awesome kids? This was taken Easter Sunday at our place. I can’t remember when I invented this dish but it was back on the farm when their moms were little. It’s become a staple at every holiday dinner….
Speedy Skillet Stroganoff
For those days when suppertime sneaks up on you! Eek! Is it 5:30 already? Here in Nebraska we have breakfast, lunch and supper! Or, on the farm it was breakfast, dinner, and supper. Back in the day, the biggest meal (dinner) was served at mid-day often followed by a little snooze before heading back to…