During the school week, we have a few days with multiple after school activities that make preparing dinner close to impossible. We use our crock pot sometimes, but I also like to find recipes that can be made ahead. The White Bean Chili recipe seemed perfect for a wintery dark night. I made the chili on Sunday, so when Monday came with all its school day and after school hustle and bustle, we had a fabulous one-pot meal ready to reheat and serve. (more…)
During school breaks, it’s fun for the kids to have sleepovers with friends. Everyone stays up late and sleeps in, so I decided a good brunch for girls in PJ’s would be tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Also perfect comfort food for wintertime in Minnesota! Brrrrr! (more…)
A couple weeks ago I was in Wisconsin with my daughter and friends. It was pouring rain and biking was out of the question, so we drove into the countryside to experience an Amish produce auction. (more…)
When it’s cold here in the midwest, it is COLD. We don’t mess around! But we seasoned snow bunnies know that warm clothes and a hot meal can transform the view out your window from that of the frozen tundra to a winter wonderland. (more…)