Is it just me or are all moms ready to be done with school? I think I may have totally checked out. I was talking to my son’s kindergarten teacher yesterday, she was telling me she is pretty sure that every one of her students has already checked out for the year. Well, I believe it because I am pretty sure that I have checked out. We had such a long winter around here and now it is finally warming up outside, everyone just wants to enjoy the outdoors. The neighborhood pool opens up Memorial Day weekend and that’s just

Last week when I made my Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble, I had a little of my precious rhubarb left over.  I didn’t have much, but I didn’t want to let it go unused.   I decided on this Sparkling Rhubarb Lemonade.   I just made a simple rhubarb syrup, added it to frozen lemonade and then finished it with lemon-lime soda to add the sparkle.  This Rhubarb Lemonade is a fun, easy, and maybe a little unexpected addition to any picnic or relaxing weekend.  Delicious with  Sloppy Joe Sliders,  Grilled Steak Sandwiches, or Caramelized Jalapeño Burgers. Read More

 
Summer is just around the corner, and that means family reunions and summer camps.  One of our favorites for a crowd is the all-American Sloppy Joe.  These sandwiches remind me of our huge community parties when I was young – you always knew what was on the menu.  Sloppy Joes, Chips, and Homemade Root Beer!

I  love the idea of serving them on little slider buns, especially if my grandkids are around.  Think about it, have you ever seen a 4 year old with a big ‘ol Sloppy Joe?  {That’s why they call them Sloppy, right.}  And speaking of

To all you wonderful women who love, mentor and mother!

Happy Mother’s Day
~Kyra & Jocelyn

I was thrilled last week to find the most beautiful rhubarb at my grocer last week.   It’s not grown locally here in Texas and I don’t see it that often.  In fact when I got to the check out the teenage boy at the register was so excited by my rhubarb purchase.  I told him I was impressed that he knew what it was.  He replied, “Oh I know what it is . . . I’ve just never seen anyone buy it before!”  {I guess the South just doesn’t know what they are missing.}  Fortunate for me, it’s a wonderful