Sunday, August 9, 2026

Two Cultures Collide bringing a Bundle of Joy

 Our fifth child is from China.  She joined our family as an exchange student almost 20 years ago and quickly became a child of our hearts.  In June of 2024, she married a wonderful man from France.

Wedding photo

Garlic Basil Wax Beans #SundayFunday

What's better than having a garden?  Having a generous neighbor with a garden.  I was gifted a gorgeous batch of yellow wax beans the other day.  I cooked them simply so as to relish their deliciousness.

Wax Beans

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Fresh Vegetable recipes today.......

Saturday, August 8, 2026

La Cantera Reserva and Ribs with a Temparanillo Glaze and the Weekly Menu #WinePW

Baby Back Ribs with a Spanish-inspired rub, glazed with a mixture of honey, chili sauce, and Temparanillo Wine that I opened to pair with dinner.

Ribs with Wine

We are celebrating Spanish Wine Pairings for Summer with our Wine Pairing Weekend group.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

P is for Popsicles

Popsicles for Breakfast?  Why not?  I surprised my grands with these nutritious, delicious popsicles for breakfast while we were camping.  They thought they were being indulged because we were on vacation, but I knew that they were getting all the healthy ingredients of a yogurt bowl in popsicle form.

Yogurt Pop

P is for Popsicle............

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Sufferin' Succotash it's the Weekly Menu #SundayFunday

 Corn season has arrived in Michigan.  My husband is ecstatic, and I am here, once again, trying to think of applications for this vegetable that he insists on eating Every. Single. Day.  it is in season.

Succotash

I decided to ask the other Sunday Funday Bloggers to get corny with me so I could have some new ideas for this season.

Monday, July 27, 2026

RV Life-2026 Edition- A Return to Frankenmuth and the Weekly Menu

We enjoyed our visit to Jellystone Park in Frankenmuth so much last year that we decided to revisit this year. 

Kids at Park

Last year, Little Miss M got sick and was unable to join us.  The Angel Face had such a good time that she suggested we come back this year so Little Miss M could enjoy it with us.  Frank's cousin and her husband also bring their grandkids to this park each year, so we coordinated our visit.  

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Boursin and Salmon Bagel #SundayFunday

I always look for easy-to-make, portable foods when camping.  This Boursin Cheese and Smoked Salmon bagel was the perfect breakfast while camping last week.

Boursin and Salmon Bagel

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are having a Bagel Fest.......