If most of you fellow foodies are like me and enjoy watching Ree (Pioneer Woman), then you must have seen her episode this past Saturday where she wakes up at the crack of dawn to throw a pork butt… Read more
The menu for the week shares easily prepared recipes made directly from the pantry. We all have experienced when our pantry is overstocked or there is meat in the freezer that you need to defrost and… Read more
Your family will enjoy the benefits of freshly-made bread in many forms and varieties. There is a limitless selection of muffins, biscuits, rolls, yeast and quick breads. In this week’s menu,… Read more
Beans and Rice are regular staple in our house and these key ingredients are always found on the weekly menu. Sometimes they are a side dish and sometimes they just make it as the main meal. That’s… Read more
Are you interested in a more organized way to meal plan and grocery shop? Maybe you would like to be able to customize your grocery lists and add more nutrition or see how many calories are on your… Read more
Can you believe how much household cleaning products cost? Even the cost of laundry soap is getting to be outrageous. One of my new year resolutions is to stay away from those harsh household… Read more
Hopefully you enjoyed making the recipes and reading the kitchen tips I’ve shared in 2011 as much as I did. Some of those recipes will help me with my meal planning for 2012 and some I’ll change… Read more
Hopefully, you’ve browsed your local grocery store ads this past week for the great deals to be found this week. I was a little late in browsing all the ads but I came out with some great grocery… Read more
Meal planning has made a tremendous impact on our weekly family schedules. Cooking and meal planning has become more than just a hobby, it’s become a way of everyday lifestyle for me. If I… Read more
I'm Noel Chapman, recipe developer, food writer and Mom. My kitchen is the heart of my home. Strange as it seems, cooking is relaxing to me. I enjoy getting lost in my kitchen and fixing a homecooked meal for my family or friends. I love the smell, the taste, the different textures. I truly love using my imagination in finding new ways to cook. I enjoy sitting at the table and creating memorable mealtime memories with my family. I'm sharing some of my family's favorite recipes, kitchen tips, meal planning strategies along with weekly menus with busy families like you. Welcome to my kitchen!
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