French toast? For Valentine's Day? Yes! Surprise your family with this treat for breakfast or serve it as a dessert or special snack. Here's how to make it special.Slice French bread or Italian bread into one-inch thick slices. Scramble some eggs and add a teaspoon of rum (or a bit of rum flavoring for kids). Dip each slice on both sides in the egg … [Read more...]
Luau! Easy Inexpensive Party
A Blue Ocean Cocktail I love a good luau. It's the perfect party any time of year, but having it outdoors when the weather is wonderful is extra special. Looking for a cheap luau food menu? Read on! Enjoy inexpensive luau foods in a festive island atmosphere that is easy to put together. Tell your guests there will be prizes for the … [Read more...]
Clone of Kentucky Fried Chicken Slaw
We love the slaw from Kentucky Fried Chicken. You can make it easily at home if you buy the packaged cole slaw mix. Lots cheaper too.You can use the prepackaged cole slaw mix or cut up a cabbage yourself. It takes a little practice, but you can cut the cabbage with a big knife or shred it on a metal shredder. The slaw seems to taste better when … [Read more...]
Easter Bunny Pancakes and Bunny Ears Update
Who wouldn't love pancakes in the shape of a bunny? Very cute.If you have time to make bunny pancakes on Easter morning (I wouldn't) these would be really cute. If you are having a brunch later in the day these could work. As busy as Easter day is, I'd make these sometime around Easter, but not that day. Or you could make them ahead of time & … [Read more...]
Fruity Hawaian Cole Slaw
This is one of my favorite kinds of slaw. The pineapple makes it so fresh-tasting. The raisins and coconut are great additions for a Hawaiian flavor. Kids will like this one and can help make it. You can buy the bagged pre-shredded slaw mix if you don't want to shred your own. Just add drained crushed pineapple, raisins, and coconut. Add mayo to … [Read more...]
40 Super Foods to Stay Healthy
We hear about Super Foods a lot and for good reason. This time of year with viruses going around, we need all the help we can get to stay healthy. I like this list because it's pretty complete. Not all are inexpensive, but many are. Here are the foods. How many do you eat regularly? 1. Alaskan King Crab 2. Dried Plums (Prunes) 3. Bok … [Read more...]
Quick Ambrosia Fruit Salad
This is super quick & tastes great. Just combine drained cans of pineapple tidbits and mandarin oranges with coconut. At the last minute before serving fold in some plain vanilla yogurt or a combination of 1/2 sour cream with 1/2 whipped cream. It's delish!This would be a nice side dish for a holiday meal when you need something that can be … [Read more...]