NO-BAKE ENERGY BITES FROM HOLLY CLEGG

Jodi made these to help during her “snacking hour” at 3 pm and the kids and Murphy love them, too! This recipe is in Holly’s Eating Well Through Cancer cookbook – CLICK HERE to get it! 1 cup old-fashioned oats1/3 cup toasted coconut1/2 cup... Read More.

Apples Never Fall – Liane Moriarty

Jodi's latest read is a psychological thriller that follows Joy and Stan - a discontented, retired couple with four grown children. After an unexpected visitor shows up on their doorstep, Joy vanishes, and Stan is blamed for her disappearance. Dark secrets are revealed as... Read More.

And Then She Was Gone – Lisa Jewell

"And Then She Was Gone" follows a mother, Laurel, who picks up the pieces of her life after her fifteen-year-old daughter Ellie goes missing. Ten years after Ellie's disappearance, Laurel revisits unanswered questions about what happened to her daughter.

Snacky Daddy Food Gift Ideas for Father’s Day – 2022

"It always made me happy to make treats for my Daddy. It was a little thing I would do just for him. It works!" -Jodi Mississippi Mud Cake Chocolate Velvet Cake Batter4 cups miniature marshmallows2 cups chopped pecans, toasted1/2 cup butter or margarine1/3 cup milk3 tablespoons... Read More.

Stuff Dads Like

Father's Day gift ideas from Sam... Hammock with Mosquito Net Are you looking for a camping hammock with a mosquito net? It's soft, comfortable, portable, and super lightweight! Each 8-foot strap can support up to 500 lbs. Mini Projector Enjoy your own home theatre! This projector... Read More.

Jodi’s Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Roasted Spaghetti Squash - Jodi's Way.Slice in half, scrape out seeds.Salt & pepper lightly, drizzle a little olive oil on the inside. Turn them over, round side up! Poke a few holes on the outside skin with a fork. Roast in oven at 400... Read More.

Cool Summer Eats 2022

Cucumber Salad 2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 (8 ounce) carton sour cream1 green onion, chopped2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper Place cucumbers into a salad bowl and combine with sour cream, green onion, dill, kosher salt, and pepper.... Read More.

Sam’s Party Mixes

Sam’s Sorta Spicy Party Mix 1 12 oz Box Crispex1 cup peanuts1 cup sesame sticks1 cup pretzel sticks (snapped in half)3 tsp cajun seasoning2 tbsp Worchestershire sauce6 tbs melted butter1/3 cup brown sugar MIX BUTTER, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE, BROWN SUGAR AND CAJUN SEASONING IN LARGE BOWL.  ADD... Read More.

Cinco de Menu 2022

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these fun, easy recipes. Jodi’s Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas About 2 cups of cooked chicken (buy a cooked rotisserie or I slow cook my chicken so it’s easily shredded) 1-2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup of whipped cheese 2 cans red enchilada sauce Large... Read More.

Sam’s Chicken Taco Marinade

2 Tbs Olive Oil3 Cloves garlic, minced1 Tbs lime juice2 Tbs taco seasoningDash of liquid smoke3 boneless chicken breasts, pounded even Mix first 5 ingredients in a bowl and roll chicken pieces in mixture until covered. Put chicken and marinade in gallon Ziplock for 1-24... Read More.

Easy Easter Recipes 2022

HAM IN AN INSTANT POT Ingredients for Glaze:1/2 cup Maple Syrup1/2 cup Honey1/4 cup Brown Sugar2 Tablespoons Orange Juice1 teaspoon Cinnamon1 teaspoon Nutmeg1 Bone-In Ham – ours was spiral sliced.(Our ham also came with a glaze packet – we used it!) Instructions:Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium and mix the ingredients well Place the ham in... Read More.