I've always wanted a cast iron skillet. I like the idea of packing good eats into it and putting it the oven to bake up - there's something dessert and dinner comfy about that idea. I've always thought the cast iron skillets were just too small for our us. My sister offered me one she just hadn't used much, so gave it a go! My husband seasoned it up and I made my first skillet chocolate chip cookie. It came out perfect, and no sticking. I'm hooked. I want an 18" cast iron skillet. What can ... Read More about Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
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Joyous Home’s Favorite Classic Meatloaf Recipe
Each time we make this meatloaf recipe, I have to roll back a few years to the night we had baby 9 enter the world. I know we were just a crowd of hungry people, but it was the best meatloaf EVER. It's been Joyous Home's favorite classic meatloaf since that fine day years back. Say goodbye to dry old meatloaf, double beatloaf. Joyous Home's Favorite Classic Meatloaf Recipe This may not be a classic meatloaf recipe, and to be honest we've never enjoyed oats in our meatloaf if that was the ... Read More about Joyous Home’s Favorite Classic Meatloaf Recipe
Quick and Easy Applique` Tutorial Using Your Sewing Machine
I love this quick and easy applique` using my sewing machine, I had to share! I've been working on some little projects for some carry-around stitching storage (honestly, I've got thread and little bits of projects all over the place!), pin cushions and needle books, so I'll share an applique` tutorial from these projects. This is my umbrella applique` for a pin cushion I made... There are a couple easy applique` techniques, but I love this one the most. It is so simple and works with ... Read More about Quick and Easy Applique` Tutorial Using Your Sewing Machine
Perfect Cheesecake Recipe with Lemon Cookie Crust
My husband loves cheesecake, and everyone here loves lemon! This cheesecake is a little different because you separate the egg whites and add them after whipping. We top with lemon curd, which is optional but delicious! I also think the crust can be an exciting part of the cheesecake. Although, if the crust is soggy or without taste, the cheesecake is blah. This crust is made with cookies - lemon Oreo cookies to be exact! With the lemon curd, and lemon crust, this creamy cheesecake was a hit. ... Read More about Perfect Cheesecake Recipe with Lemon Cookie Crust
Logic of English Review
Logic of English is a great experience! For the past several weeks our children have been working through Essentials 2nd Edition from Logic of English. Upon opening the box, I was delighted to see the quality of all the materials, but I wasn't exactly sure if this was going to be a fit for our family. The amount of material looked overwhelming and very busy. However, I was intrigued when I started to read through the teacher's guide. I started to see a wonderful pattern of how to teach ... Read More about Logic of English Review