Happy New Year!

I just love the fresh start of a New Year. It’s the time of year that I reflect on the previous year, set goals and look forward to what in store for the coming year. As a family with young kids and a shift worker we don’t have many traditions involving New [...]

Winter Activities

Did you wish you were in our current home page winter scene?  Then you’re a real winter person, like me.  The recent snow in our nearby mountains is so pretty and inviting.  Saturday near Red Lodge, less than 2 hours away, was fantastic snow shoeing.  We watched a bald eagle soaring along but weren’t quick enough with the [...]

Winter Driving

I think at this point it’s needless to say that I loathe winter. And the only thing I hate more than winter is driving in winter weather. Anyone who knows me, knows I always drive my car on a quarter tank of gas or less, hate wearing coats, and will wear high heals in a [...]

Christmas Brunch

Every Christmas I have mixed feelings about letting the kids eat tons of candy in the wee early morning hours before eating anything nutritious. I’m not about to give the kiddos all kinds of candy and then tell them not to eat it…..that wouldn’t make much sense. On the other hand who [...]

2 Minute Microwave Fudge

My last fudge attempt was at “Never Fail Fudge” which turned out grainey. So, this time I’ll try this recipe! Can we truly have a complete Christmas goodie plate without fudge? NO! Here’s a recipe that sounds pretty easy and leaves time to relax a bit!

1 pound of powdered sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 [...]

Red Hot Apple Cider

Okay, now we need something to drink while eating the cookies, so this recipe came to mind because Christmas is full of traditions and memories of your childhood. Some of my fondest memories of course are of family gatherings, and food. One of the drinks at Christmas was Red Hots Cider. Do you remember [...]

December Lovell Chamber Meeting

The guest speaker at this month’s meeting was Dianne DiJenno, Center Supervisor, with Wyoming Department of Workforce Services.
It was a very interesting presentation and as usual Jyl, Lisa and I learned new things about what’s happening in our local area and state.  Diane introduced several programs that her agency provides to the benefit of both [...]

Cookie Contest

Here’s a traditional recipe my children asked for every year, Peanut Blossoms. They’re known by other names, but they’re basically the peanut butter cookie with the chocolate kiss on top. What is the best way to eat these? I always eat the cookie around the chocolate and eat the chocolate last.

Peanut BlossomsMakes [...]

Everyone Loves these two subjects …….. Cookies & Contests!

Christmas is just around the corner, and that means a lot of cooking, baking and entertaining. Homemade gifts are my favorite things to give and receive. What could be better than a gift from your kitchen? Over the next few weeks we will be featuring a cookie recipes, or maybe another holiday treat!

Now, [...]

Christmas Trees

This year, how about a new adventure?  A wonderful outdoor experience that will provide lasting memories is to go into our beautiful Big Horn Mountains or any National Forest to select and cut your own Christmas tree.  It sounds easy and fun.
The first step is visiting the Lovell Visitors Center or any U.S. Forest Service office and [...]