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Macaroni Salad

A summer staple in my family was always macaroni salad. It was always one of my favorites that I would request my grandma to make me. For the 4th July weekend I decided to make it myself for the first time – I must say it was pretty good and close as I could get toContinue reading “Macaroni Salad”

Frozen Key Lime Cups

I was on the hunt for new summer treats – that were not chocolate. I went to pinterest and found a key lime dessert that was no bake. I was excited thinking it was going to be quick and easy. It was fairly quick, but not as easy as I had hoped LOL. Here isContinue reading “Frozen Key Lime Cups”

Crab Cakes

We ordered crabs for Father’s day, which mean left over crab meat. Usually I will use it for mac and cheese or sometimes stuffed mushrooms. But this time, I decided to try and make some crab cakes. I added my lump crab meat (that yes, I picked out of the shells myself) to a largeContinue reading “Crab Cakes”

Costco Chicken Round 3

We’re are back with “how many ways to use a Costco rotisserie chicken and getting the most out of your $5! First up was a pasta bake, that I actually put together the night before I bought the chicken LOL. I knew that I was going to buy one and it would be the perfectContinue reading “Costco Chicken Round 3”

Asiago Butter

Another recipe I saw while scrolling and of course I had to try it! A cheese, asiago to be specific, and butter combination is a must! Take a hunk of asiago cheese and chop it in a food processor. Then add a stick of butter that was soften and cream it together. The first timeContinue reading “Asiago Butter”

Ron’s Original (Exton, PA)

Still out exploring and Ron’s Original in Exton is up next! Ambiance/Atmosphere: This Italian restaurant is located right off Route 100. They have a bar and restaurant side. We went in on a mission – sit at the bar and order a beer and burger. So we sat at the bar. The bartenders were awesome.Continue reading “Ron’s Original (Exton, PA)”

Meal Prep: Egg Bites

We are back with another breakfast prep – egg bites. Another one of the recipes/ideas that came together to use up some produce and eggs. First I preheated the oven to 350. I had some roasted sweet potatoes, tomatoes, red onions, peppers and mushrooms to chop up finely. I then chopped up some frozen sausageContinue reading “Meal Prep: Egg Bites”

PB Berry Oat Cookies

Overripe bananas happens way more often than I would like. I always tell myself yes, buy bananas and I will eat them. Then I always end up freezing some for smoothies or making something quick, easy and delicious because they are overripe – so this time I made these berry cookies that turned out soContinue reading “PB Berry Oat Cookies”

Meal Prep: Breakfast Burritos

My summer hours for worked have kicked in, so I will be looking at more meal prep and easy meals ideas! First up, breakfast burritos! I had roasted potatoes left over. To them I added chopped red onions, tomatoes, breakfast sausage links and chopped cooked bacon. It sautéed everything together in a pan with salt,Continue reading “Meal Prep: Breakfast Burritos”

On the Roll Food Truck

Brother’s on the Brandywine is a small beer garden in Coatsville featuring Kershner Brother’s Beer and several food trucks including: On the Roll. This was one of the best food trucks I have been to in a long time … I mean we did make 3 different stops/orders from them throughout the day LOL. ItContinue reading “On the Roll Food Truck”