I realized the other day that my children had probably only ever eaten a pork chop at their grandmas house. I grew up eating pork chops, but for…
ShandraOctober 28, 2013
The other day Ellen gave me a couple packages of dried seaweed sheets from Costco. She was shocked to find out I have never made sushi before. I…
ShandraOctober 9, 2013
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘make your dollar stretch’?  Of course you have, you're reading Jordan's amazing blog! Well, there are a few simple tips I’ve learned over the…
ShandraOctober 8, 2013
What would busy families do without the invention of the crock pot? I know I would sure be in a pickle on those busy nights I am desperate for something…
ShandraOctober 8, 2013
This week on our meal planner we have a delicious recipe for Kalua Pork Sliders. With the pork I bought on sale I threw this pork in the crock pot…
ShandraOctober 3, 2013
Since I was a young girl my favorite meal was always Chicken Parmesan. On the rare occasion my family went out to dinner this was the meal I always…
ShandraSeptember 30, 2013
One of the benefits of working from home is I get to wear my pajamas and hang out on the couch while working on my laptop. Although after nearly 5…
ShandraSeptember 27, 2013
After all the sweets we have had around our house since the bake sale I decided we needed a snack that actually had some nutritional value. I think…
ShandraSeptember 26, 2013
If you are still up for doing a little grilling in your backyard, these Lemon Rosemary Chicken Sandwiches are so amazing. The chicken is marinated in a lemon and…
ShandraSeptember 17, 2013
If your looking for a way to spice up grilled chicken without adding too much time or effort, this is the recipe for you. It's a bit on the…
ShandraSeptember 11, 2013
As gray clouds (and rain) have come and gone these past few days I find I am starting to have a little anxiety about summer coming to an end.…
ShandraSeptember 10, 2013
After a long day on our vacation of swimming and hiking, we loved to come back to our condo and find something yummy to eat for lunch. The kids most…
ShandraSeptember 4, 2013
If you love Asian flavors and you enjoy a good, homemade burger, you must try this recipe. Creating this recipe was simple. I just combined every flavor combination that I…
ShandraAugust 28, 2013
I am sure most of you have had this salad before, but just in case some of you haven't, I thought this would be a great time to…
ShandraAugust 20, 2013
This week I am excited to share some delicious recipes that will help use up the vegetables from your garden. If you don't have a garden, that's okay! All…
ShandraAugust 20, 2013
I am a huge fan of Thai food. My absolute favorite dish is Pad Thai. Since I love sweet and sour flavors together it is no wonder this dish…
ShandraAugust 15, 2013
Summer is a great time for pasta. When garden vegetables begin coming from my garden, my favorite way to serve them is in between noodles and a yummy sauce. The…
ShandraAugust 8, 2013
Probably the number one dinner time quick-fix in our family is sandwiches. I love a fancy sandwich and could eat them nearly every night for dinner. I'm not talking about…
ShandraAugust 3, 2013
This week I am sharing some of my favorite simple meal-time favorites. Without these easy meals I'm not sure we would survive the busy days of summer. My aunt…
ShandraAugust 2, 2013
