Author: Alicia

Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon

This is one of my husband’s favorite soups.  I like that it is easy to make, yet it is still tasty.  One of my favorite ways to stay warm on a snowy day is with a hot bowl of hearty soup.  This definitely fits the bill!  If you like chunky potato soup with…

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Homemade Applesauce

I have an 11-month old son, and he loves to eat!  One way I have found to save money in our food budget is to make his baby food myself.  It’s not hard to do, but it does take a little planning and time.  In crunching the numbers, I’ve found that it cuts…

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Brownie Biscotti

Here’s a great inaugural baking post… Brownie Biscotti!  They have a nice, chocolaty flavor that’s not overwhelming.  They remind me of both brownies and the chocolate cookie part of Oreos…  I believe they would make an excellent addition to your Christmas cookie list!  Never to early to start thinking about this year’s repertoire…

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Welcome…

Hello, and welcome to my new blog!  Here you will find the kitchen adventures of an everyday home cook.  The dishes I make are usually simple, and made with with common kitchen staples.  Occasionally, I’ll get a bug to make something which requires extra work or an ingredient which requires a special trip…

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