Quick and Easy Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkin Pie Cake

I LOVE pumpkin anything but particularly love it in a cake/brownie like version.  I make a mean Pumpkin Pie Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting but this recipe is even easier and faster which is great for when unexpected company arrives and you need something quick! This also makes a big ol’ pan worth so I… [Continue Reading]

Feed Me Healthy Recipes

beef spring rolls

We are trying really hard to work on our eating habits. As ranchers, we are in full supply of beef but instead of finding healthy recipes to incorporate that beef, we end up eating chicken fried steak or something.   It’s just how we live you know?  My goal for this year and beyond, is to… [Continue Reading]

Ten Minute Chicken Stir-Fry

Ten Minute Vegetable Stir-Fry

While cooking for the cowboys today, I had tons of interruptions that wasted so much time, leaving me in a cooking bind.  I had to think quick in order to get something served up for these hard working cowboys to eat.  Thankfully, I always keep convenience items on hand as I’ve said before so within… [Continue Reading]

Pepperoni Pizza with a Side Salad

Pizza and salad

When I started my weight loss journey, I had no idea how hard it would be but I am finding things that make it easier.  I load up on fresh produce every week, drink tons of water, and always keep a few convenience items on hand.  When my man wants those super fattening jalapeno stuffed… [Continue Reading]

Menu Plan using the iFood Assistant

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So menu planning is not something I do. I have good intentions to do it and sometimes even start it but then never stick with it.  This week, we are trying hard to be more budget conscious when it comes to buying groceries so I thought I’d give menu planning a try.  Because this was… [Continue Reading]

Gifts from Mom

Copper Bowl

My birthday was in March and as usual, my Mom always gets me something. She’s the only one that I get a gift from most of the time.  She normally will ask and ask until she knows exactly what I want but this time around, she took upon herself to pick something out all by… [Continue Reading]

Into the Heart of Italy – Egg Man

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Fresh eggs are a huge part of our household. My FIL raises chickens and supplies with dozens of fresh eggs so I can appreciate this episode.  I was wowed by the care he puts into caring for the chickens and it’s no wonder he’s called the Egg Man, and the best around at that. Enjoy… [Continue Reading]

Eating at Computer

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I bet you thought this would be some informative post huh!!! WRONG!  I  was bored so took advantage of Photobooth on my iMac! Clearly I need something to do!!  Hope you guys have a wonderful evening!

BOCA, Not Just for Vegetarians

BOCA Burgers

In my journey with weight loss, I’m trying really hard to find products that I can substitute for unhealthy things I normally eat now.    I was introduced to BOCA, a food product that vegetarians/vegans seem to love since it’s soy based but could I love it as much? Don’t freak cause I said soy. I… [Continue Reading]

2010 Pillsbury Bake-Off Million Dollar Winner, Oprah Announces

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The million dollar winner of the Pillsbury Bake-Off has been announced live on the Oprah show.  I had the pleasure of watching 100 finalists compete in Orlando for the million dollar prize and out of those, it was narrowed down to these 4 finalists; (see my previous wrap up of the event) Breakfast & Brunches… [Continue Reading]

2010 Pillsbury Bake-Off Wrap Up!

Pillsbury Bake-off 2010 Pillsbury Dough Boy

No, I wasn’t IN the Pillsbury Bake-Off but I did get the awesome opportunity of watching all 100 finalists compete for a million dollars and even eat some of their tasty creations.   The bake-off was held in Orlando, Florida at a beautiful Waldorf=Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek hotel. While riding from the airport… [Continue Reading]

Kitchen HD Laminate Countertops, Help!

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Thanks to Countertop.com, my kitchen will be getting a spiffy makeover with their beautiful HD Laminate countertops!  I’m so excited and would love to hear your opinions during the process.  The first step was to pick around 15 sample tiles of my favorite countertop styles.  Below in the photo are the 15 I chose, each… [Continue Reading]

Cookies Bring Families Together

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Okay, while that might not be a proven fact technically speaking, it holds true here in the Falcon household.  One of the first things my kids do is check the cookie jar and since I don’t always make them from scratch, I do try to always stock them with some our favorites regularly like Oreos… [Continue Reading]