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Strawberry Salsa

Strawberry Salsa

~ Strawberry Salsa ~ good with tortilla chips or chocolate covered tortilla chips or graham crackers or  sweet chips or apple crisps or spoons Last week I went Strawberry Picking (one of my favorite “school’s out for summer” activities). I picked about 12 pounds (and 

Jalapeno Poppers [in a blanket]

Jalapeno Poppers [in a blanket]

Jalapeno Poppers are delicious. They also happen to be one of not only Rich’s but also his Father’s favorite snacks.

Asparagus Grilled Cheese

Asparagus Grilled Cheese

No matter how fancy the cooking gets, sometimes there is nothing better than an awesome Grilled Cheese.

I love Grilled Cheese (and any type of warm grilled sandwich/panini if we are really being honest here). Unfortunately, all of those carbs and cheese calories are not what my pants really love – but it is just so good that who can resist! We are only here to enjoy our lives for a short period of time, so I figure as long as we stay healthy – we are going to eat well! So enjoy Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup or Roasted Tomato Soup or Spicy Tomato Soup or Whatever you like!

ANYWAYS – back to today’s sandwich….. Continue reading Asparagus Grilled Cheese

Student Leaders, Student Baker = AWESOME students!

Student Leaders, Student Baker = AWESOME students!

. I have said it before, and I will say it again… my students rock!! I started the year with a post about my job and how much I love what I do – so as the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close, I 

The “I Hate Peas” Pea Soup

The “I Hate Peas” Pea Soup

There are just some foods that some people don’t like – peas are one of those foods for me! Why is it that some foods we hate don’t like and others we love? – – – I have no clue! Growing up when I didn’t 

Grilled Bottom Round Roast

Grilled Bottom Round Roast

There is nothing quite like steak. I know that I could never become a vegetarian mostly because of my love of red meat! Last week there was Bottom Round Roast on sale. Now this is a pretty tough cut of meat so it needs some marinating. But once you get a good marinate on a Bottom Roast they can be totally awesome, and pretty darn flavorful. Perfect for eating fresh off the grill with some Potatoes and then sliced thin as leftovers for salads or sandwiches or fajitas or whatever!!

After marinating the steak for 24 hours I knew it was going to be good. Continue reading Grilled Bottom Round Roast