Cornbread Doughnuts Studded With Bacon & Jalapeno

I’m pretty sure that I have outdone myself with these tasty little gems!  Since purchasing my doughnut pans I have been racking my brains to come up with alternative ways to use them.  To justify my purchase, of course!  It is not like I am going to bake doughnuts every day.  So I was thinking that I should bake a…

"Super Fresh" Summer Citrus Marinade

Summer has finally settled in on south east Idaho. The past few days have been in the 80’s and 90’s and I just can’t get enough! I love, love, love summer and the heat it brings! The older I get the more I am beginning to embrace the “lighter side” of this seasons ingredients. Not…

Bummer Brownies

Seemed like a winning combination of ingredients. These brownies were supposed to be over the top good! The list of ingredients seemed no-fail, rich, and decadently wonderful! But alas, I failed! I over filled the pan, so they took too long to bake and the top over browned. The inside was still under cooked. Both…

Half Marathon Training & Some "After" Pictures

So, yesterday, in order to get ready for our half marathon on July 21st.  Ben and I decided to run a half marathon.  Ya, that’s how we roll.  We pretty much do everything ass-backwards in life.  But it suits us.  We ran the Idaho Falls: Scenic River Classic.  To get ready for that half marathon,…

Roasted Asparagus and Corn Salad

This is a perfect comforting yet refreshing summer salad.  I like it at room temperature or just a little warm. Roasted (or Grilled) Corn and Asparagus Tip Salad Ingredients: Salad: -2 fresh green chili peppers -2 to 3 bunches (~2 lbs.) fresh asparagus (I only used the tips ~1 to 1 ½ inches) -4 to 6 ears of…

Fun New Diet Tip & Weight Update

 More of Dad and Granny’s garden bounty.  Thanks Dad and Granny!  The Best Ranch Dressing in the World! I could not find a website for the restaurant that makes it, but I buy it at Albertsons Grocery Store.  I will do more research and get back to you. That’s Feta, 1/4 c. While chomping on the…