Posted by Jenni on February 13th, 2008 in Desserts, Sweet Things
My dear friend Rene made me a Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake for my birthday. I must add that she is 13 weeks pregnant and really sick (and she can’t eat peanut butter while she pregnant because it makes her sick!). Thank you Rene, it was a beautiful cheesecake and tasted so good! A few of […]
Posted by Jenni on February 12th, 2008 in Contests
Have you been wondering if you won the little apron this morning? Well, I was surprised at who won it. We had 30 entries, and the only guy who entered was Doug, and he won!! Doug, you will look very cute in the apron ;) Okay, so you didn’t enter for yourself :) Doug and […]
Posted by Jenni on February 12th, 2008 in Uncategorized
Sorry, I will let you know in a minute, Cait is hungry :)
Posted by Jenni on February 7th, 2008 in Gardening, Podcasts
I am excited to announce my first podcast on The Joy of Homemaking!
A little history on the podcast. In the 6 years my husband and I have been married, each year I have attempted some sort of garden (in planters or buckets of some sort), all of which have failed. This year I am going […]

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Posted by Jenni on February 7th, 2008 in Breads, Side Dishes
I made this last night to go with our meatloaf, and I must say, this cornbread was perfect! It was perfect, not too moist, not too dry. I do have one confession to make about this bread though. When Mr. Burns and I were first married, he insisted on buying three cast iron skillets of […]
Posted by Jenni on February 5th, 2008 in Giveaways
This year I am turning 30 on February 12th, 2008 and I decided that I want to do a giveaway on my birthday. We mom’s can easily get off track, and me-focused. So this year, on the big 3-0, I thought it would be fun to give a gift on my birthday.
I’m excited to announce my February […]
Posted by Jenni on February 4th, 2008 in Food Tips
Hey, I just read this great and yet somehow almost no-brainer tip. Have you ever bought a bunch of fresh cilantro, only to let half of those delicious herbs go the way of the garbage heap? I have, sadly I admit, many times. My blogging friend tipped me off this week and I’m forever grateful. […]
Posted by Jenni on February 3rd, 2008 in Bulk Food Preparation, Cooking Videos, Cooking with kids, Meal Planning Tips, Meals you can double, Meats
Before last week, I had never made meatballs. Can you believe that? I don’t know why that surprises me but somehow it does. Meatballs. Hmmm. The kids and I had a fun time making meatballs for the first time, together.
Aidan helping me make meatloaf from Christian Burns on Vimeo
Thanks so much Laura for the meatball […]
Posted by Jenni on February 2nd, 2008 in Contests, Giveaways
Drum roll please, the winner of a $35 gift card to Crate & Barrel is . . . Nicole!!!! Nicole posted two recipes, one for Fajita Seasoning Mix and one for White Chicken Chili, yum!
Congratulations Nicole! And I hope that all of you who entered the contest had fun posting your recipes. Thanks for all […]