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  • Love jalapeno poppers? Try this on for a New Years Eve snack!

    Not sure I’ve ever made anything with wonton wrappers, but my maiden voyage occurred to try these snacks for a recent KC CHIEFS! game.  You’ll find them in the produce section and about a zillion come in the package.  Mix 5 simple ingredients, and ta da!  Delicious! And, you can adjust the heat according to Continue reading

    Love jalapeno poppers?  Try this on for a New Years Eve snack!
  • Need a delicious snack for guests (or yourself)?

    Food Network magazine recently featured a BBQ spiced nuts recipe so we thought we might give it a whirl for the holidays.  WOW  That’s all I got!  I finally put a dish of them away or nobody else is going to experience these delish morsels.  And, the best part is that they are super easy. Note that Continue reading

    Need a delicious snack for guests (or yourself)?
  • A couple of easy peasy salads for your turkey day table…..

    Not sure why I’ve not posted these recipes — they are two of my most requested.  My fantastic mother-in-law introduced me to the Oriental Crunch Salad, and my brother won’t let me come for Thanksgiving lunch if I don’t bring the Pineapple-Cranberry Salad.  I love CRUNCH, and these salads live up to the challenge.  It’s Continue reading

    A couple of easy peasy salads for your turkey day table…..
  • One of the best side dishes ever…..

    Try this easy, quick and amazing side dish for your holiday meal! Continue reading

    One of the best side dishes ever…..
  • Hey all you smokers out there….

    meat smokers, that is!  If you’re lookin to change it up a bit for the holidays, I’ve got the deal for you.  We aren’t huge turkey eaters – usually dry…you know the story.  However, while I was out of town last week, Mike, the hubster, did a little research and found a smoked turkey recipe Continue reading

    Hey all you smokers out there….
  • A new jewelry option…..

    Nope, no food in this post.  Just sharing a very cool option in personalized jewelry.  Click here   to find out about a new collection, KEEP.  Super cute, personalized, inspirational jewelry that is customized to YOU! Brandi Buzzard-Frobose has launched this and she (and I – she’s my daughter :)) hope that you’ll pop over and Continue reading

  • Introducing…Mr & Mrs Kyle Wood!

    Mike and I spent the weekend in St. Louis with many of our wonderful friends, celebrating the marriage of two amazing people!  Meet Kyle and Erin, a.k.a Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Wood: We have been lucky to gather a wide array of friends during our time at the Lake of the Ozarks, and Kyle’s dad, Continue reading

    Introducing…Mr & Mrs Kyle Wood!
  • An easy, delish crockpot meal….

    I love shrimp, and one of our very faves is Crockpot Shrimp Creole: It cooks in 3 hours, and the ingredients are probably items you have on hand already!  The simple instructions are below, and we’ll be having this for dinner tonight, after a CHIEFS win!!! ~Connie Kaye Continue reading

  • Who doesn’t like Shrimp (and ceviche)??

    I’ve just realized that I’ve not posted some of my best go-to recipes.  So, I’m going to work on that.  However, preparing for an upcoming get together, I am making Shrimp Ceviche this weekend, and wanted to share this amazing recipe.  My wonderful, very long time friend Brenda gave me this recipe, so shout out Continue reading

  • Mystery solved….what to do with leftover spaghetti noodles

    In a very random conversation last week at work, my friend shared that she had made a frittata with leftover spaghetti (no sauce, mind you).  I replied “I always make too much and throw it out”.  Laura is with us today to share a super easy, economical and delicious  way to use that leftover spaghetti Continue reading

    Mystery solved….what to do with leftover spaghetti noodles