Multiple Meals: Ground Beef & Italian Sausage

by almost_rosey // 10Mar2014 // No Comments

To continue the theme of Meal Planning, I shall share some things I do to make multiple meals. I am usually cooking for 2 while many recipes are for 4 people. I either make the recipe as is and we... Continue reading →

Meal Planning in a Small Town

by almost_rosey // 7Mar2014 // No Comments

As I have gotten older and circumstances have changed in my life, I have spent more time in the kitchen making dinner. One of my favorite parts of cooking is meal planning. I like spending time each day or sometime during... Continue reading →

Mint Chocolate Balls

by almost_rosey // 3Mar2014 // No Comments

I used to love Girl Scout cookies. Over the years, however, I feel that the quality has gone south as many food items tend to do in the quest for “healthier” or just cheaper ingredients. One cookie I never liked... Continue reading →

Honey-Roasted Onion, Bacon, & Corn Tart

by almost_rosey // 28Feb2014 // No Comments

It has been awhile since I’ve gotten to bake on Sundays. Last Sunday, I decided that I would bake a tart as I recently bought a tart pan. I’ve been meaning to get one for years but never followed through... Continue reading →

Winter Love Hot Cocoa

by almost_rosey // 16Feb2014 // No Comments

Someone asked me if I was sick of winter yet. I smiled and said, “No. I love winter.” I proceeded to explain that I am very active in the winter (as I am an avid ice fisherwoman) & that winter... Continue reading →

Parmesan Encrusted Walleye with Lettuce Risotto

by almost_rosey // 6Feb2014 // No Comments

I mentioned previously that I had lots of Walleye in my freezer that needed to be cooked and that I had to get creative with it. I decided that I was going to think of it as any type of... Continue reading →

Getting Creative with Walleye

by almost_rosey // 29Jan2014 // 1 Comment

A few weeks ago my fishing guide took me out ice fishing.  Let me explain how wonderful this is… We get up and get ready and leave on snowmobiles from the house. We cross the street to reach a ditch and... Continue reading →

Peach Muffins & Peach Bread

by almost_rosey // 21Jan2014 // 1 Comment

It has been a long time since I have been able to bake. I moved up north and had temporary living arrangements where I did not have my kitchen or pantry items available to me for 2 months. I finally... Continue reading →

The 12 Soups of Christmas

by almost_rosey // 9Jan2014 // 3 Comments

I worked briefly at a company in Plymouth, MN and met a wonderful person who helped me see the light & believe in my skills as a chemist. Prior to working there I had a position as a chemist for a different... Continue reading →

Carrot Soup

by almost_rosey // 2Dec2013 // 1 Comment

I have always loved grocery shopping. Even when I was little, I liked to go to the store and pick items out. As I got older my mother was happy to send me to the store as it was a... Continue reading →