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Steak and Potatoes

Steak and Potatoes

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I love it when my kids ask me to make something in particular for dinner.The stress of making dinner decisions every night is beyond frustrating.My oldest daughter requested this Chicken and sweet potatoes dish that I make. Well with the great quarantine of 2020 I didn't have any chicken. So I decided to mix things up a bit and use a steak.They love this recipe just as much.
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Citrus Fruit Dip

Citrus Fruit Dip

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Since everyone will home with me for eternity, ok maybe not that long, we are having to up our snack game. We eat a decent amount of fruit. One because it is easy but two I try to limit the proce
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How To Make Your Own Granola Balls

How To Make Your Own Granola Balls

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Homemade granola balls DONE! Less than 10 minutes. The best part is I pick the ingredients that go in.The joy of having a child with a tree nut allergy is you HAVE to get creative with the food options. If you want any resemblance of healthy eating habits in their diets.
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Corn Beef Egg Rolls

Corn Beef Egg Rolls

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We ate a restaurant that had Corn Beef Egg Rolls on the menu. Curtis HAD to try them. Well, I am glad he ordered them because they were good.  Curtis suggested that I try to make them at home so our kids could try them. How hard could it be? How hard could it be, he says? Funny, that is what I always say to him about projects. Dang it, I hate it when my own words are used against me. 
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Flat Biscuits

Flat Biscuits

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Sunday morning tradition in our house is biscuits n gravy for breakfast.Well, when you stay out to late the night before and make the biscuits while you are still half asleep you end up with flat biscuits. OOPS
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Brussel Sprout Hash

Brussel Sprout Hash

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I don't know about you but growing up, I hated Brussel Sprouts. Like probably the worst vegetable a kid would have to eat. Therefore as an adult, I never  
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Eggs & Veggies

Eggs & Veggies

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Several months ago I was at a conference. The hotel we stayed at offered made to order breakfast. So, of course, I choose that over the Breakfast buffet.
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I'm Michelle — the voice (and occasional chef hat wearer) behind this little corner of the internet where family, fun, and food intersect... just not always in that order. 😄

If you've ever wondered how to slow down long enough to actually taste life (and not just the leftovers on your kid's plate), you're in the right place.

Here's the deal: I'm a busy mom with a heart full of curiosity and a kitchen full of half-used spices. Some days we're chasing sunsets, exploring small towns, and hopping on steam trains. Other days we're elbow-deep in pierogies, trying a new recipe, or laughing over whatever adventure the day throws our way.

I believe the best memories aren't always the expensive vacations or picture-perfect moments. More often than not, they're found around the dinner table, on a spontaneous road trip, or during an afternoon that wasn't planned at all.

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Why This Blog Exists 
I didn't start this blog to make you jump through hoops.

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