Connie Kaye

  • 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Continue reading

    Mystery solved….what to do with leftover spaghetti noodles
  • Thought we would try our hand at canning…..Peach Hot-Pepper Jam

    Found this delicious recipe for Peach-Hot Pepper Jam in the Kraft Food & Family FREE magazine and it’s been a hit with many friends.  (I’ve actually had friends trade me stuff for it)  While the name implies that it’s hot, it’s not!!!  Just… Continue reading

    Thought we would try our hand at canning…..Peach Hot-Pepper Jam
  • While the berries are fresh…..

    try this cheesecake on for size!  I made it to celebrate a colleague’s completion of her master’s degree, and it was a huge hit.  Turns out the toughest thing about it is not gobbling up the berries as you are… Continue reading

    While the berries are fresh…..
  • A twist on good ‘ol grilled ham & cheese!

    We used to be big fans of a show called Down Home with the Neeleys.  They did some unique tricks, all good, and all with a BBQ flair.  I’ve made several things that they aired on TV, and one yummy one… Continue reading

    A twist on good ‘ol grilled ham & cheese!