It’s the week before Christmas, and my to do list isn’t any shorter than last week. We have meetings, appointments, school stuff, Scout stuff, and I’m trying to figure out how to make it all work. Oh, and I still have to feed my guys and do laundry, but house cleaning may have to wait […]
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Vietnamese Caramel Pork (The Kids Cook Monday)
On our crazy busy weeknights, getting a healthy meal on the table quickly is a big deal, and we get the boys in the kitchen to help. Each one has a job, and they rotate the jobs amongst themselves. One helps with food preparation, one helps with setting the table, one helps with cleaning up […]
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Pork carnitas may not be traditional game day food, but we love them for just about any occasion. The slow cooker does most of the work. It’s so easy to rub down the meat and cook it in the slow cooker, then shred it and make soft tacos with all our favorite accompaniments. Just set […]
Grilled Jerk Pork Chops with Mango and Rum Sauce
Summer vacation is almost over, though the summer heat is hanging around for Labor Day weekend. We like to kick back and relax on this holiday weekend the last before the hectic school year begins and I’m back to working while managing Mom’s Taxi schedule. A mother’s job never ends. [Disclosure: This blog earns a […]
Mexican Chorizo Hash
This Mexican chorizo hash is one of those dishes I came up with as I was rummaging around in the freezer. We had a package of good chorizo from Logan’s Sausage, a local family-owned company, and as I stood with it in my hands, I saw in my mind a picture of colorful hash. […]
