Are you a big-box store shopper? There are some great deals to be had in the big box department, but you need to shop smart. Some deals really aren’t deals. And some purchases are so big that it becomes ridiculous. I mean, how many folded paper napkins can one family need? I ask because I believe our recent “score” is at least a year’s worth, if not a life-time supply.
Author: Rosemarie's Kitchen
I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and avid home cook.I believe in eating healthy whenever possible, while still managing to indulge in life's pleasures.
Seasoned Crock Pot Roasted Potatoes
Crock Pot cooking is awesome on so many levels. When cooking a lot of different dishes, utilizing your crock pot leaves the oven free for other things. When doing a big backyard grill-fest, using your crock pot keeps everything simple without heating up the house. Crock pots are for every season and every reason.
Roasted Cod with Tomato Cream Sauce
Have you ever noticed that when it comes to eating things that were once alive, be it warm or cold blooded, we tend to eat creatures less attractive or that appear stupid. While there are exceptions such as deer or rabbits, for the most part this is true.
Ro-Tel Spicy Beef and Bean Burritos
Not that long ago, we took a much needed family vacation. While we were away, a friend cared for our garden. Being a gardener himself, he had no need for our crops. He simply came and watered. The pepper plants went nuts! We came home to more peppers than we knew what to do with.
Italian Chicken over Pasta is My Kind of Joy
Good morning all! Hope you are having a wonderful summer thus far. I remember as a kid, summers seemed to last forever and a day. Now, the heat just drags on for an eternity. The fact that we spent ten wonderful days in the Pacific Northwest with the rain and the cold and the fog only to return to the valley with its 100+ sizzling heat might have something to do with feeling drained. I would move to the Northwest in a heartbeat. Hubby prefers a little more sunshine. I blame it on the fact that he isn’t a tea drinker. To me, there is something wonderful about a damp morning and a hot cup of tea.
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A Walk on the Beach
Have you ever looked at your vacation photos and impressed yourself? Every now and then, things just seem to fall into place for that “wow” shot. I’m not going to bother you with a lot of facts, backgrounds and such. The photos need to speak for themselves. All of the pictures were taken in a single day as Hubby, Kiddo and I took a stroll together on the beach at our hotel. Nothing is staged, what you see is how the beach appeared that day. You can call it God, Nature or whatever you like as the hand that placed things “just so”. All I know is that everywhere there was simplistic beauty. Hopefully, I’ve saved the best for last.
A Farewell to Oregon
As all things must come to an end, so it was with our Pacific Northwest Vacation Holiday. The weekend in Florence was all that remained. Oh but what a great weekend! There was just enough time to do a little shopping in the historic section of town, to enjoy leisurely suppers surrounded by family, to raise a glass of good cheer and experience the warmth of loving hugs.
Mesquite-Rubbed Smoked Tri-Tip
When Hubby, Kiddo and I attend street fairs and festivals, there are two types of good-eats we are drawn to. Street Sausages from Lockford and Smoked Tri-Tip Barbecue Sandwiches. When given a choice between the two, the Tri-Tip generally wins out. Let me explain.
Smoky Grilled King Crab Legs are Delicious!
I guess it’s all these photos I’ve been sharing lately of our recent Holiday Vacation to the Pacific Northwest that has my mind occupied with bounties from the sea. Okay, so these Crab Legs actually hail from Alaska. While it might be a stretch, Alaska is about as far North as you can get. And I love the Pacific Northwest.
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On the Road Again
Our wonderful holiday vacation is coming to an end. We’ll spend a few days in Florence with my beautiful sister and her husband. Maybe a day of shopping, and then it will be time to head home once more. We do have the breathtaking drive south along Highway 101 between Depoe Bay and Florence. I’m sure by now you are tired of hearing me lecture and ramble on. It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so I have a few thousand to share. See you in Florence!
Orange-Citrus Margarita Bundt Cake
For Hubby’s birthday this year, we had the whole family over for an awesome smoked tri-tip barbecue. It was a chance for Hubby to strut his stuff with his new grill. Any excuse for a party, right? Had we gone with Mexican, I might have made a Margarita Bundt Birthday Cake. Somehow an Orange-Lime laced cake for dessert didn’t go with the rest of our meal. So we had the bundt cake leading up to his birthday, as a private celebration. For the family, I made Hubby’s favorite Birthday Cake, a marble cake with chocolate frosting.
A Cheater’s Chicken Verde Mole
One of Hubby’s all-time favorite dishes has to be Chicken Mole. When it comes to making Mole, I tend to get lazy. However; using a concentrate is the first quick step into excellence.
There She Blows!
In 2016, we took Kiddo on his first Oregon Vacation. Our time was split between Southern Oregon and Northern California. It was so beautiful that we returned again the following year, this time concentrating on the Central and Southern Oregon Coast. We took a year off from Oregon to return to our favorite Wild West State, Wyoming. It was time to return to Oregon’s coast. The haunting sounds of fog horns, the lonely cry of a seagull and the music of gray whales singing together call to our souls.
Spicy Southern Fried Fish is Yummy Good!
This recipe was originally designed for the most Southern of all fishes – catfish. However; after spending time way up in the Pacific Northwest where Halibut is king, we’ve made some adjustments. Those of you who know me know that I am not one to make recommendations lightly. That said, if you ever find yourself wandering through the ocean-side town of Florence Oregon, be sure to check out Bridgewater Fish House and Zebra Bar. Great atmosphere. Better yet, best beer-battered Halibut I’ve ever tasted.
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When I first saw this recipe, I really liked the presentation. However; I knew I could not cook it up for my family as written. The recipe was made with sliced Okra. My guys do not eat Okra. However; we have a garden full of beautiful, deep green Jalapeno Peppers. You could make yours as originally written, using Okra. Or for just a little extra kick, use Jalapenos instead.
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