This past weekend me, my favorite guy and favorite boys headed to Allison, IA for a weekend of camping.   All I can say is WOW!  The city of Allison funded and established the Wilder Park in the 70′s and they have done a phenomenal job!  I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys camping (especially with [...]

This is a recipe from a friend of my mom’s, but oh so yummy!!!  In a large fry-pan, combine 1 1/2 cup  rice, 1 stick margarine, and chopped chicken, cook till chicken done. Add: 1/4c – 1/3c red wine vinegar, 10oz chicken broth, and shaved carrots.  Cook till rice done.  Add frozen, chopped broccoli and [...]

Yeah, I know….everyone has a recipe for banana bread, but I found a great one and wanted to share it with you all. Too many banana breads call for shortening (don’t like it) or sour cream (too sweet), don’t forget the ones that take so long to bake or come out burned on the top [...]