When we’re hungry, sometimes nothing satisfies like a yummy sandwich. Sandwiches can come in an endless variation of size, shape and taste. We’ve included some of our favorites for this month’s feature. Enjoy! REUBEN SANDWICH This is my husband’s all time favorite sandwich. This recipe is for one sandwich and, of course, the ingredients can […]
April Magic of the Month – Let Them Eat Cake!
I have a sweet tooth of epic proportions. In fact, I often feel that a meal is just a prerequisite to get to dessert! I come by this sweet tooth honestly – my great grandmother was well known for her love of sweets. If dessert was unavailable to her at the end of a meal […]
March Magic of the Month – 5 Incredibly Simple and Delicious Meals
I may be alone in this but I often find myself at a complete loss on what to make for dinner. It’s often just my husband and me and – those who know me well – know that much of the time we just opt for a restaurant! But then I feel guilty because surely […]
February Magic of the Month – Winter Comfort Foods
February is often the time of year when people start to get a bit “antsy”. For those of us who live in a colder climate, we are definitely ready for spring. However, we’ve still got at least a month to go. So, if you have to stay holed up inside waiting for warmer weather, you might […]
December Magic of the Month – Delicious Holiday Pies
Mama Bear’s specialty was her handmade pies. Her recipes came from her mom, her grandmother and others. Her pies won awards, won accolades from her friends, family and customers, and just made people happy! Dawn and I are proud to carry on her tradition during the holidays. This month, we’re featuring some of our favorites. […]
November Magic of the Month – Soups to Warm the Heart!
We are right in the middle of my favorite season – autumn! All the leaves have pretty much fallen on the ground and winter feels very near. As I write this, there is a fresh coat of snow on the ground. It looks like it may be another rough winter. However, I’m one of those […]
October Magic of the Month – Halloween!
We don’t care for the sinister, gory part of Halloween. But we can definitely have fun with ghosts and witches (as long as they’re not too scary), monsters, spiders and the more “light hearted” side of the holiday. We want to share some of our favorite ideas with you. SPIDERS! Both of these cakes are awesome, […]
September Magic of the Month – Autumn Drinks
Without question, Autumn is my favorite time of the year. I love everything about it…falling temperatures and falling leaves; pumpkins, mums, apple cider – all of it! I’m one of those rare people who prefers cold temperatures over the heat. While I certainly enjoy the benefits of summer – longer days and more time outside, […]
August Magic of the Month – Summer Entertaining!
It’s so hard to believe that summer is already winding down – but it’s true! In an effort to hold on as long as possible, we invited some friends over for dinner the other night. The table was decorated with red and white checked napkins, jars filled with wildflowers and some fun ants to keep […]
July Magic of the Month – Six Summer Fixin’s
This month, we thought we’d share some side dish recipes, all of which can be enjoyed at a barbecue, picnic or simply dinner on the porch on a warm, summer night. DAWN’S SUMMER SALAD 1 box twisted pasta, cooked and drained 1 English cucumber, sliced lengthwise and thinly sliced in half moon shapes 2 tomatoes, […]