So, I did a thing. I went back to my roots…literally! A great 60th birthday gift to myself. 😌💖

The BEST Christmas gift of all. My great nephew. Oh how I love him. 🥰 Merry Christmas everyone!

Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 1 c. celery, with leafy tops, finely chopped (using the celery with leafy tops act as a flavorful herb, and adds more celery taste) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 large container mushrooms, finely chopped 1 can creamed corn 1 tsp. poul

4 1/2 c. flour 4 tsp. cornstarch 2 tsp. baking soda 1 heaping tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 c. softened butter 8 oz. softened cream cheese 1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 1/2 c. sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 4 tsp. vanilla 1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degr

Osaka!

Churros- 1/2 c. water 1/2 c. milk (whole, vitamin D is best) 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tsp. sugar 1/2 c. butter, cut into pieces 1 c. flour 3 eggs 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Combine butter, water, milk, salt, and sugar together in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter has melted and bring

The fairy garden is done!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of my friends and family who are moms. And thank you to everyone who wished me a Happy Mother’s Day! From The Views at Superstion Mountain, AZ. 🌵☀️

Bunnies, ducks, and baby ducks spotted while out on a golf cart ride. I love nature 💖

Lemon Cream Cupcakes- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temp 1 cup granulated sugar Zest of 2 lemons (1 tbsp) 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk, room temp 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (3–4 lemons) 3 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4

Chicken Enchiladas- 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup 8 oz. (One cup) sour cream 1 cup Pace Picante Sauce (Mild, or any heat of your choice) 2 tsp. chili powder 2 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped 4 c. Mexican Blend shredded cheese 8-10 large flour tortillas 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 bunch gre

Bundt Carrot Cake- 2 c. grated carrots 1 c. crushed pineapple 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. corn starch 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 3/4 tsp. ginger 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 1/2 c. brown sugar 3 eggs 1 c. vegeta

Vietnamese Egg Rolls- Filling- 1 lb. ground pork 1 lb. ground chicken 2 c. grated carrots Large container finely chopped mushrooms One large white onion, chopped finely 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 lb. rice sticks, soaked and softened 1 Tbsp. Accent 2 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. ground pe

Lasagna- Meat mix: 2 lbs. ground beef One yellow onion, chopped One large clove or two small cloves of garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. Basil 1 can petite diced tomatoes 2 Tbsp. tomato paste 1 jar Old World Style Ragu 1 tsp. sugar Cheese Mix- 1 quart small curd cottage cheese 1 pint small cu

Chocolate Ranger Cookies- 1 c. vegetable shortening 1 c. sugar 1 c. brown sugar 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs 2 c. flour 3/4 c. cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 c. milk 3 c. Cocoa Krispies 1 c. milk chocolate (or semi-sweet) chocolate chips 1/2 c. Heath

I FINALLY got it right! Practice makes perfect. ☺️🥰

This is my awesome nephew. Along with being an awesome kid, he is a fantastic baseball player! ⚾️ 😊

Cranberry & Orange Scones- 1 c. sour cream 1 tsp. baking soda 4 c. flour 1 c. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. cream of tarter 1 tsp. salt 1 c. butter, chilled and very cold. Cut into small cubes 1 egg 1/2 c. dried cranberries Zest of half of an orange Juice from 1/2 of an or