Crocuses!

 

Crocuses 

After our frigid winter and snow that did not want to melt very quickly, we were waiting for the colors of Spring to arrive. Yesterday, the colorful lavender Crocuses popped open. 

Officially it is Spring!!!

Enjoy the color!

  

Best Ever Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread
(File Photo)

It's March! It's also that time of year to bake an Irish Soda Bread! You know, that yummy bread that is just filled with plump raisins. The bread that tastes so good with every bite. Add Buttermilk and unsalted Butter to your grocery list this weekend, so you can bake this delicious bread, too. Add Raisins to your list, also. 

The first time I baked it I realized that it was just the best Irish Soda Bread that I had ever baked or tasted! Many are too dry. Many do not have many Raisins. Many are not baked with Butter. This bread is the best!! Yum!!

Bake this bread this weekend and enjoy a slice on St. Patrick's Day!! Heating a slice a few seconds in the microwave = yummy plus!!

For the Irish Soda Bread recipe click here. 

Remember to soak the Raisins before adding to the batter!

Enjoy!
Yummy!

     

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel)
and The Cat in the Hat
at the Springfield Museums, Springfield, MA

The word is-

It's March 2!!

Happy Birthday to you, 

Dr. Seuss!!! 

Today is March 2! Many school children will be celebrating the birthday of Springfield, MA native Theodor Seuss Geisel. However, to so many he will be remembered as Dr. Seuss. This author/ illustrator wrote many interesting stories for children- of all ages. In Springfield, MA there is a wonderful museum dedicated to this author- The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss. It is one of the five museums of the Springfield Museums. 

On the grounds of the Springfield Museums are there are large bronze statues of Dr. Seuss and some of the characters in his books.  

Horton and his friends

with Thing 1 and Thing 2

The Lorax has a special place.

Inside The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum you can learn about local history while having fun. 

Yertle and the Turtles are stacked and waiting for your visit.

There are so many interesting colorful things to see in this museum. Look around and do not forget to look up, too.

Stop in to visit this museum for kids of all ages! It is a cool place to visit! 
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!!

~Hearty Minestrone~

Hearty Minestrone
(File Photo)

On a chilly day a bowl of hearty hot soup is always enjoyed at dinner. Hearty Minestrone is a great choice. It is filled with colorful nutritious vegetables, too. Spinach, kidney beans, green beans and carrot slices are some of the veggies that can be found in each yummy spoonful.

Click here for my easy recipe for Hearty Minestrone. 

When I prepare a pot of this soup there are always extra portions left after dinner. Those extra portions are placed in single serve plastic freezer containers. After labeling/ dating they will find a place in our freezer. They will make easy dinners on other nights.

Do you make soup and freeze the extra portions? They do come in handy!

Enjoy!
Yummy!

Cornbread

Cornbread
cooling

It has been on my "to do" list! Not just for the past 2 days, but for the past 5 days. Baking a Cornbread! I could almost taste it whenever I looked at my recipe here on my blog. Yum! A piece cut in half, heated up in the microwave for a few seconds and then a small amount of butter/ margarine on top makes a delicious breakfast. 

This is definitely a favorite breakfast! Not just for the next day, either. After it cools I cut the Cornbread into individual servings and place each in a sandwich bag. Then, I place the individual servings in a larger freezer bag. 

Cornbread freezes very well! For a quick breakfast, take the needed portions out of the freezer and heat in the microwave. 

This is easy to prepare. For my Cornbread recipe, click here.

Enjoy!
Yummy!

   

Wishing You A

 

Happy Cooking!

Happy Holidays!!

Wishing You, Your Family
and Friends
Happy Holidays!!!

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