by Darlene Veenhuizen | Nov 22, 2022 | Food, Holidays, Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving turkey will be the talk of the table! Aside from a few dirty jokes (depending on the type of family/guests you have) this turkey will be the talk because it’s seriously delicious, juicy and flavorful. Also – it’s FAST. About 90...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | Jul 27, 2021 | Appetizers, Christmas, Easy, Food, Happy Hour at Home, Holidays, Snacks
You can improvise a cheeseboard (or snack board, charcuterie board) for any occasion and season if you remember some simple rules… Boards are so easy and endlessly customizable. Should you choose to go with whatever looks good to you, or a fun theme (“backyard...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | Jun 27, 2020 | Baked, Desserts, Food, Sweet Sundays
Ever since we moved to Central Oregon, I have made horrible cookies. Now, listen, I’m an expert cookie maker. Really, I’m quite good. So to move here and discover upon opening the oven door that, time after time, no matter the recipe, my cookies turned out...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | Apr 28, 2020 | Easy, Egg-Free, Food, Main Dishes, Meat
What do you call a meal you can whip up in minutes, that uses pantry and fridge staples, and is oh so satisfying? A win-win-win, that’s what I call it. This recipe for beef chilaquiles has been just that for me over the last 10 or 15 years I’ve been...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | Mar 14, 2020 | Baked, Christmas, Desserts, Food, Sweet Sundays
I love these cute little pies that fit right in your hand. They are similar to a recipe I used to make a lot when I first started baking, only these are made with a perfectly flakey pie crust (my favorite go-to crust!) and a fresh mixed berry filling. Celebrate 3/14...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | Mar 9, 2020 | Business, Christmas, Food, Holiday Traditions, Holidays, My Favorite Things, Podcast Episodes
February is Canned Foods Month! We are celebrating the convenience, flavor, and health of canned foods this month. Darlene and Kristi talk about their favorite canned foods, how they use them, and recipes that use canned goods. Preppers rejoice! And go stock up on...
