A recipe that does NOT have anything to do with Pumpkin

Here is a recipe that I promised to share with my new friends from the retreat in California. We were sitting at the breakfast table and I watched as all of their eyes got as large as saucers. I looked to see what could cause that and realized around these parts, its an old standby! It goes by many names... Patio Potatoes, Cheesy hashbrowns, Company Potatoes, Potato Casserole... it doesn't matter what you call them, they're always good. And I will say that this was the first time I had them served at breakfast. Though I think it could easily become a staple in my brunches to come. ;)

So, to all those friends, wipe your chins. Here's the all too easy recipe, that even Bina could make.

Company Potatoes

1 pkg frozen shredded hashbrowns- thawed
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp dried minced onion
1 cup cream of chicken soup
1 pt sour cream (with or without chives)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Mix all together and spread in a greased 9x13 pan

Top with 1/2 cup melted butter and 2 cups Corn Flakes mixed together.

Bake at 350* for 1 hour.

You can also freeze these before baking, just let them thaw out before baking.

Enjoy!

Giant Marshmallow Fun!

Giant Marshmallows. Some love 'em. Some hate 'em.
If you've got the patience to waith 10 minutes for one to cook, I recommend them. For the kids of course!

Here is Jackson with his s'more. With one marshmallow. Yup, just one.

A little bit messy, Maicy?!

Why wouldn't you want your kids to have this much fun?!

Hope y'all are having a great summer!

We sure are, so I apologize for the lack of posts, but we're busy enjoying our time together!

Happy snacking!

So much food, so little time...

I am happy to report that despite some nasty snow greeting us in Omaha, Lisa and I had a fabulous weekend. Everything we hoped, in bed by 10 and awake before 8. Yes, we live it up folks!
I kissed my kiddos goodbye- when they really didn't care that I was leaving. And came home to a sleeping family, yes, sleeping- all of them on a Sunday afternoon. And when my lovely daughter woke up, she ran and gave me a huge hug and lots of kisses! politely waved and ran outside to play. I was greatly missed.

I can't wait to tell you about all the fun things, but realize if I did that, I would drop readers faster than I can type. So, I am giving you my highlights via pictures.

Lets start with the food portion of the trip shall we? After all, that's the whole reason we go away, right?!

Lets start off with a divine appetizer at Grisanti's. A lovely artichoke and gorganzola dip with toast.

And despite this being plenty of bread for two midwestern girls, there was more. Oh, my. Was there more...

In case you can't understand why I am holding it that way, there is butter dripping from the middle of that toast, and it is so yummy and melty and just simply wonderful. They put it over tealights on the table to keep it all warm and toasty. mmmm..... carbs...butter...

Lets let Lisa whip up a little dessert for us shall we?

Don't ya just love the apron?! I had to get one, I love aprons and this one is just too fun and girly, I imagine it making cooking much more fun!

Thank you TJ Maxx for allowing us to make fools of ourselves in your store. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Are you ready now for this dessert? Kona Grill, you may be popular for your sushi (which we didn't go near) but we will forever remember your Caramelized Apple Crisp. *sigh*

Don't worry, we stopped just short of licking the bowl. For the most part anyway.

Back to reality now, and all the laundry that piled up while I was gone.

Have a great Tuesday!