Food

Yes you can!  You can make delicious pancakes easy (and quietly), while you let mom sleep in this Sunday, Mother's Day!

Taste of Home will see to that.  Here is a five-star recipe to get the job done.  Make sure you have all the ingredients and go that extra mile. Make sure mom doesn't get stuck doing the dishes and cleaning up YOUR mess in the kitchen.  After all, it IS Mother's Day!

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Not only is it Cinco De Mayo tomorrow, but it's also National Salsa Month!  Celebrate by making MY favorite salsa recipe.  I acquired this recipe from a good friend, Care.  I use to think that only purchased salsa would taste good, until I tried cantaloupe salsa, mango and peach salsa and this recipe.  It's SO fresh, you HAVE to try it!

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This is my daughter Kylee, enjoying sweet potatoes.  I remember when she was enjoying peas for the first time and sneezed.   The whole family remembers (was wearing) that, including the family dog!

I was checking out one family's home video of the first time their child ate beans and started looking at others.  It made me think of this picture of Kylee, then I found this absolutely adorable video, so dang cute!!!

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It's Duluth's Original, Biggest & Best!!!  The 55th Annual Duluth Lion's Club Pancake Day, with FREE parking at the DECC! Mark your calendars for  Thursday, May 3 from 6a-8p.  See you there!

While we enjoy pancakes, the Lion's Club works hard to raise money for the sight impaired, hearing impaired, youth programs, diabetes programs and so many other non-profit organizations.  Here's some interesting "pancake day facts"....

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It always seems like when you buy french fries at the grocery store, they never taste like your favorite place to eat. Here's a guy that has done some research and it's paid off. He has prepared the perfect fry, and all you need are 3 ingredients. It's so simple, and if you're like me, you have to see it too, I included the vid.

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This morning Cathy was giving me a hard time about all of my Tupperware at work.  I tend to bring leftovers from home in for breakfast or lunch.  The problem is I don't exactly bring them home.

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Days like today, you just have to have a warm dinner.  It's also an excuse to use up some of that venison in the freezer with this recipe.  In fact, this is the only way I make venison steaks and chops anymore, because the family likes it so much.

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Ok, I'm not 50+ yet, and I'm female, so I'm relying on those of you that fit the bill!  I posted this article in December of 2011, 500 people have participated.  The WI  officials would like to see 4, 500 MORE participants.  Can you help?

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I've had this recipe sitting on my kitchen counter for a while now and decided last night, was THE night.  Homie and I made it together and Kylee LOVED it!  Good comfort food.

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Is tuna scrape the pink slim of seafood?  In case you hadn't heard, there has been an outbreak of salmonella in raw seafood as of late. 

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I guess I can see that cooking with the dark meat is more flavorful and allows for a better texture.  However, I'm still a white meat guy, especially in dishes that feature chicken.  If I get fried chicken, I'll eat dark meat but I don't think I'll jump fully on this bandwagon.  I think for me is a texture thing more than anything.  Which do you prefer?

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Burger King is having some trouble trying to decide if it wants to present itself as a healthier option, a more convenient option, or the go-to for those who can’t get to a Jamba Juice.

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