Today is our nation’s birthday, where Americans get together and celebrate our independence from a tyrannical government control centuries ago. Mako wishes everyone a fun and safe day of good food, family memories and a reminder freedom is worth fighting for.
Painting with Dad
My dad’s kitchen has been red for quite some time and one day over lunch he said, “I’m thinking about painting the kitchen.” The DIYer in me immediately said heck yeah! So the next couple of days we went to Home Depot to look at paint samples and to get some irrigation supplies – that…
Aunt Ruth’s Chili
I love discovering old family recipes and this one is special to me because it came from my great Aunt Ruth that lived to be 103! She was my grandmother’s youngest sister, the baby of the group. Aunt Ruth was always so happy – she always had a smile on her face and had such…
Roast Chicken board
I found this recipe on The Reluctant Entertainer site, she’s all about charcuterie boards and her boards are amazing!! So, for Christmas I asked Santa to bring me one of her boards. I LOVE IT!! and I love her site and board recipes. This roasted chicken came from her and its DELICIOUS!! The chicken is…
Lentil Soup
I have been making this soup since my college days. I love this soup for more reasons than none- its hearty, its easy and it’s just good for when the weather turns cooler- much like chili. I brown the ground beef and then the sausage. I then I wash the vegetables and then I cube…