We sit down and have a family meeting on Sunday evenings. It’s a way for our family of 6 to make sure we are all on the same page for the upcoming week, celebrate accomplishments from the prior week, and more. We assign chores, distribute allowance, plan our weekly menu and share our goals for…
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A New Look {Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Chex Snack Mix}
Well, hi there! I can’t tell you how happy I am to have you all see my new design and to welcome you to the new home of Dine & Dish. This has been such a long time coming and it feels so good to have something clean and fresh. I know it’s quite the…
Almost There {Recipe: One Pot Sausage and Bush’s Beans Ragout}
My goal was to have a brand spanking new Dine & Dish to show you this week, but it’s not happening quite yet. Soon…very soon. I told myself I wasn’t going to post again until the new design was live, but I can’t do that to you! I can’t keep this delicious, comforting, one pot…
Project 365 2012: September 16th through October 6th
Here’s our Project 365 life in pictures from September 16th through October 6th. Enjoy! September 16th: Jacob playing another tackle football game. I really love watching him play! September 17th: Leah eating breakfast her own way.. on the floor with the only dog we have.
A Look at the Next 365 Days {Recipe: Country Oatmeal Bread}
I grew up in a home where bread with stuff in it was the norm. Hearty whole grain bread with oatmeal, nuts, wheat bits and more… the more stuff baked inside the bread, the better. I not so affectionately called it old people bread. Oh, how I longed for soft, tender pieces of white Wonder…
Sterling Vineyards Ultimate Host Challenge #2 – Dessert!
Alright friends, it’s time for your second chance to enter the Sterling Vineyards Ultimate Host challenge! The winner of the first challenge has been chosen and now it’s time for a second challenge. I know you all can rock this one because it has to do with one of our favorite things… dessert! For this…
Happiness Report #18 – Share the Love & a Giveaway!
Hi friends! It’s time for another Happiness Report and this one is going to include a very special, happy giveaway! Please take a listen, then read on… Shannon Curtis and her music has been a part of several happiness reports of the past. As you know, I’m a big, big fan. Shannon released a live…
Game Day With Alexia {Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole Bites}
When I say “Game Day” you all know what I mean, right? It’s football time!! Game day extends past one day at our house to pretty much any day football is on. Some days friends or family join us in front of the TV (us meaning my husband and son) other days its just us….
Apple Cider Smoothies & a Green Mountain Coffee Discount Code
I told you earlier in the month when I introduced Hot Apple Cider Funnel Cakes that I was going to be a bit submerged in Apple Cider for a bit. Remember, I’m doing some recipe development for my friends at Green Mountain Naturals using their tasty Apple Cider K-Cups? All this fantastic apple business has…
Tis the Tweason {Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Milkshakes}
We are in a strange weather pattern here in Kansas City. In the morning, there is a slight chill in the air and I crave layers of clothing and warm cups of coffee. By the time afternoon rolls around, we’re in the 80’s and I’m tearing off my layers, cursing hormones for the flashes of…
