Finally, I was able to try Abigail's Summer Squash Casserole recipe! I had been looking forward to making it, and was waiting on our squash plant to produce.

Last year we had three plants, and tons of squash. We planted just one plant this year, and it died! So, after giving up hope on having some from my own plant, we finally found a good deal on some zucchini and squash at Aldi.

I was not disappointed... this recipe was even tastier than I had expected! I was amazed that the ingredients could combine to give such a great flavor! And it was so beautiful, I just had to snap a picture of the squash in the dish, waiting to be topped with bread crumbs and baked!

I love getting to try new recipes. We have had so much variety in our meals since this website was started! Thank you, everyone, for sharing all your wonderful recipes with us!

Wow, the titles on my blog entries just never seem to fit. "New Meatball Sandwich Recipe, and Recovering From Colds". "Easy Chicken Veggie Appetizer, and Yehoshua plays the violin". LOL! Should I make separate entries for non-food-related things? :)

I did want to mention, though, that I added a yummy Jewish Apple Cake recipe. We made it this weekend and I took pictures. It's so good!!

Now, about cicadas. I took a few pictures of Yehoshua playing outside on Friday. (Read more...)

My friend Tanya (who has also been a guest chef here!) has a neat post in her blog about canning peaches, complete with photos of her beautiful kitchen and adorable children helping!

Here is Peach Time Part 1 and Peach Time Part 2!

New poll: Do you measure ingredients when you cook? 

I find poll results to be fascinating. I really wish I knew who voted that they "live on sugar and greasy foods"! :D

Yesterday, I made use of some leftover ingredients from our spaghetti and meatballs, by making spicy meatball sandwiches for lunch. It was a quick and easy lunch to make, thankfully, since I felt just awful all day!

Every time I am injured or ill (or, Joshua or one of the children is injured or ill!) I resolve to remember to be more thankful for and appreciative of the good health we usually enjoy! Eliyahu did also get sick... not sure just how bad he feels, since he still smiles, but has trouble breathing. :)

I planned to update last evening, but just didn't feel well at all! I took Tylenol (it's been years since I've taken any... usually a last resort!) and went to bed at 9:40 (early for me). I got about 9 hours of sleep but still felt exhausted all day! I was thankful that I had made a casserole yesterday, so I actually did a bit of just relaxing with the children.

I need to finish up a few things on the site and head to bed. Hopefully tomorrow I'll have time to post some photos I took yesterday... and a couple new recipes we've tried!

A few days ago, I made some Beef and Tomato Macaroni, a quick and easy meal that I love! We have fresh tomatoes from the garden, and I am enjoying making dishes that use them. :D

We also have a new poll going on right now, about healthy eating! Go vote... and don't worry, no one can see who voted for which option. So if you choose "I live on sugar and greasy foods" you can remain anonymous. ;)

Today I taught piano and violin lessons. We had spaghetti and meatballs for lunch, with fresh garlic bread and Olive Garden Salad. YUM!

Well, it looks like we're battling sore throats and stuffy noses here at our house... read more for the latest news and happenings here!

Easy Chicken Veggie Appetizer recipe... a quick summer appetizer, and the only recipe I could add on a busy day like today. :)

But, I do have a real treat for those of you who love my son Yehoshua. Here are two photos of Yehoshua playing the violin! (Read more)

I made some homemade cream of chicken soup a couple days ago, and added the recipe to the website. I don't make it very often, because I like to make it in large batches and freeze it for individual uses later. I have been doing this for a few years now.

I remember how "addicted" I was to the store-bought cans. Not because of the taste, but the convenience! I kept thinking, "Next time I will make homemade." Then I would go to make a recipe that called for cream of chicken soup, and I didn't have any chicken broth handy and/or hadn't left enough time to start from scratch. So I would reach for another can, telling myself that "next time" would be different. ;)

Finally, I just stopped buying the cans. That solved my problem. ;) If I have a problem of using/eating something when I shouldn't, the best solution (for me) sometimes is to just not have any available, at all. :)

But in case you're wondering... I don't think the canned soup is "evil" or something... just not as healthy, and certainly not as cheap as a little leftover chicken broth, some seasonings, and a little milk and flour. ;)

I promised a photo of Yehoshua's recent haircut, for those interested...