Beef Stew

We searched for a beef stew recipe, one of our favorite comfort foods, and in the process developed our own. This recipe turned out great; it’s thick and hearty. We want to try adding a little beef bullion next time we cook (i.e., Better Than Bullion) to determine if it adds to the recipe. So…

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Granny's Pickles

Granny’s Pickles

This recipe has been developed over the years by trying different recipe variations and this one was Granny’s favorite (aka, my mom). It’s a good balance of spices and a little less vinegar than most recipes. I personally am still on the search for the perfect spicy pickle but these are super yummy and we…

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Hawaiian Chicken

Hawaiian Chicken

We’ve been making this dish for about 30 years. The original recipe was taken from a Dole pineapple ad, but over the years we’ve changed the recipe to suit our taste (more robust) and to keep up with the best ingredients available. It’s yummy Hawaiian soul food.

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Pina Colada

Piña Colada

There’s no better way to cool off on a hot summer day than by drinking Piña Coladas! I have the Margaritaville Frozen Concoction maker, which we bring out as soon as summer rolls around. We use a Breville juice extractor, which we love and use often, to process the fresh pineapple juice. To make pineapple…

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