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3 Game Day Snacks That Are Sweeter Than a Christmas Morning

by Rhonda | Nov 23, 2016 | Crumbs

You guys! I have three party snack ideas for you and all the people you feed. Snacks that are simple, not just for a game day, but for all the parties and potlucks. Well, we’re still in a bit of a pandemic pickle, aren’t we? Are you ready for some...

The Best No-Bake Cookie Recipe in All the Land (To Infinity)

by Rhonda | Jan 24, 2021 | Crumbs

A few key types of ingredients make these no-bake cookies THE BEST.

Take An Actual Day Off Without Running for Cover

by Rhonda | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorized

You’ve heard this before.. No is a complete sentence. But do you know what’s more important than a verbal, “no”? The spirit behind it. 🅇 Why do we feel we must justify leaving an opening in our schedule if there’s nothing...

Making Dough With What We Have: Two Truly Simple Bread Recipes

by Rhonda | Apr 18, 2020 | Crumbs

Well, this is quite a pickle we’re all in, isn’t it? I suppose this whole current situation is indirectly responsible for my son and I embarking on a bread recipe adventure. We’ve always made no-yeast breakfast breads and scones, but I’m...

How to Organize the Next Meal In Your Refrigerator

by Rhonda | Feb 10, 2020 | Crumbs

How to Label Refrigerator Foods for Minimum Confusion This is my refrigerator showing its best side, living its best life. It usually has quite a bit more food clutter. I think how you organize your refrigerator is left to you and your personality and your...

Roasted Salsa with Tomatoes and Tomatillos

by Rhonda | Jan 27, 2020 | Crumbs

How to Make the Best Salsa This salsa recipe is my pride and joy. (After my kids, of course. Settle down.) It is the tastiest versions of the multiple ways I make salsa, and hands-down one of the best things I do. Roasted Salsa is 554% Better Than Other Salsa A lotta...

A 2020 Wintery Weather Manifesto

by Rhonda | Jan 21, 2020 | Adventures

Winterish weather is forecasted. And even though there’s been very little winter weather where I live that has affected roads, it’s still early. Not so many years ago, the skies dropped down four inches of snow on spring break. And my just-planted spring...