So You Didn’t Get to the Tropics This Year?- Hawaiian Chicken

This summer did not go as planned at all. My husband was forced out of his job by Obamacare, but found a new and better job before the old one ended. That in itself is a pretty big thing. But we were also supposed to be able to get out of my in-laws house by …

Summer Sucks XIV: More So Than I Imagined- Praise God It’s Over

As I write this, the people of my hometown are beginning the long road to rebuilding their lives after a catastrophic flood. I am from Estes Park, Colorado- "The Gateway To Rocky Mountain National Park". The floods you may have heard about on television have devastated Estes, Glen Haven, Drake, and several other towns. Thankfully …

Summer Sucks XIII: No Panini Grill Required!- Pressed Sandwiches

It's been hot again lately. Really hot. Because the air conditioner is no longer functioning. And it's been in the high 90's outside again, therefore it's been in the mid-80's to low 90's inside. Sigh. Summer sucks. So I've been trying to keep meals on the cool side of the spectrum. But I also know …

Summer Sucks XII: Something “Frosty” to Cool You Off- Frozen Hot Chocolate

I have come to the realization this year that I really can't complain about this summer too much. I started the Summer Sucks Series as a way to get through what was promising to be an incredibly hot and miserable summer. It was a way to continue blogging like I wanted to but also to …