Are you expecting this summer?

Pregnancy can be challenging at the best of times, but summer and warm weather pose a particular new set of health issues you need to be aware of in order to stay safe.  If you […]

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Here is an easy and tasty recipe from the kitchen of Carolyn Stone. Enjoy! 2 cookie sheets vegetable oil or cooking spray or cooking parchment 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour […]

NEVER leave a child or pet in a parked car on a hot day!

We just heard two tragic stories on the news about children who died from being left in hot cars in the warmer summer weather.  Hot weather can be fatal for children, pets, the elderly, even […]

How to Get Better Gas Mileage

With gas prices skyrocketing, and showing no real signs of coming down any time soon, it’s a good idea to see what steps you can take to get the most mileage from the car you […]

Easy Nectarine Salad

A great lunchtime salad for a warm day, colorful and refreshing.   2 (5 oz.) pkgs. mixed salad greens 2 C fresh nectarines, sliced 1 (13 1/4 oz.) can sliced beets, drained 1/2 C balsamic […]

Decorating the Perfect Easter Egg Part 2

Decorating Ideas Decorating your egg can be as simple or elaborate as you would like it to be. You can make beautifully designed Easter eggs with items you probably currently have in your home. Some […]

Steamed Christmas Pudding with Fruit Sauce

What You Need:   1 3/4 C flour 1 1/2 t baking powder 1 t ground ginger 1/2 t ground nutmeg 1/2 t cinnamon 1/4 C butter, softened 1 C sugar 2 eggs 2 egg […]

Fajita Salad

Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS • 3/4 pound lean top round steaks, cut into thin strips • 2 tablespoons ketchup • 2 tablespoons lime juice • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • […]

Backyard Barbeque Party 2

 Punch is a good idea for a party where there will be children as well as grown ups. If the punch is meant to be sparkling (adding soda), chill the punch first without the soda […]