This BLT Pizza will remind you of the classic Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich that we all love, just in pizza format! It’s a great way to keep using all those fresh garden tomatoes that are everywhere right now, plus it’s perfect for a quick dinner on a busy evening. Getting Back into a Routine… With so many of us heading back to school right now, we really need to up our game, as far as quick and easy dinners […]
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My garden is out of control this year! Anyone else’s too? I mean, wowza, I’ve never seen anything like it. Currently, we are up to our ears in cherry tomatoes and basil. Fortunately, this Caprese Flatbread with Balsamic Glaze is delicious, easy to make, and the perfect way to use up all that fresh summer garden produce. Even if you don’t have a crazy garden like I do, this simple flatbread is still fabulous made with tomatoes and basil from […]
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It’s Super Bowl weekend, and this year above all others, we need some super easy recipes for the big game! In our current state of reality, ain’t none of us got time for complicated recipes with a lot of steps or ingredients. I don’t know about you, but lately, I’m looking for all things easy. Today, I’ve got you covered with several super easy recipes for appetizers, snacks and cocktails that come together quickly, so you can spend more time […]
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New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. I’m ready for 2020 to make its exit. Are you with me? I saw this meme recently and it made me laugh. Kind of. But at the same time, it does sort of sum up how I’m feeling…. Let’s just ease on into ’21 and see how it goes… Easy does it…. This heinous year making its exit is something worth celebrating, though. Our plan is to stay home and have a […]
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That was so fun! I loved reading all the posts from bloggers who linked up to the first ever Sundays on Silverado link party! I’ve picked three to feature this week, and linked them below, but I hope you will take the time to browse all the wonderful posts from last week and this week, too. So many fun and inspiring ideas were shared! My Weekly Recap Back-to-School Friday was my first official day working back in my school building […]
Continue ReadingMy Cheeseburger Soup recipe was featured by Mama of Many Blessings. My Caramel Apple Bars were featured by Life and Linda. My Maple Pecan Acorn Squash was featured on Love My Little Cottage. My DIY Ribbon & Burlap Wreath was featured on Sew Can Do. My DIY Ribbon & Burlap Wreath was featured on Creatively Beth. My Cozy Fall Front Porch was featured on Zucchini Sisters. My post on How To Preserve Pumpkins was featured on Linda’s Lunacy. My Fall […]
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This Peach Tomato Cucumber Salad is filled with fresh summer flavors. Juicy ripe peaches and tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil and white balsamic vinegar come together perfectly for a refreshing salad you’ll want to make all summer long. My husband’s uncle and his wife were in town for a visit recently, and since my garden is busy pumping out tomatoes, cucumbers and basil, I made sure to give them a hefty sampling of fresh-grown Iowa […]
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Today was my first day back-to-school, face-to-face with students since March 12. If there was ever a year that we needed Back-to-School Survival Strategies, it’s this year! There isn’t a teacher I know who isn’t struggling with the immense weight of keeping students, coworkers, families (and ourselves) safe. I am sure that parents are feeling similar kinds of stress and anxiety right now. There are just so many unknowns to navigate. Get Your Head in the Game The first, most […]
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