Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Three Year Blog and Page Anniversay!


Thank you all for supporting my blog and Facebook page where food is my passion and bringing to you as many good healthy family recipes and all that goes with spending time in the kitchen.  My kitchen isn't perfect but my intentions are to make you want to bake and cook so you can make food memories to last forever.   Stumbles, fumbles and great creations come from those who try!   

About 6 weeks from today I'll be hitting another milestone on my blog and page. I can't believe it but it's will be three years on my I Like to Bake and Cook Blog and Facebook too!.

I have learned a great deal in these 3 years. More than I could ever imagine I could. My world now expands to almost every state and countries all over the world. People from all wa
lks of life stopping by to visit me. I feel so blessed..

My goal has always been to show everyone that we can put healthy food on our table and give our families good meals without breaking the bank so to speak. I wanted to make a small difference in the way we communicated with each other and why not with food, our common bond? So simple but yet so many countries don't have the resources as America does. We are so very fortunate.

My mom always said when I left something on my plate about the poor and how much they would appreciate what scraps I was not eating. It stuck in my mind and to this day I work very hard not to waste food. I combine various foods and make some of the easiest meals with no specific recipe. So if there is one thing more lol I could say is think before you throw away food and come up with creations of your own. You'd be surprised what you can do!


Have a great day and please know I care for each and everyone of you and love that I am able to share recipes and fun stuff lol to brighten your day in some small way. :)
Love,




Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Beautiful Garden Photos


While we were visiting Florida we had the pleasure of visiting friends which gave me  the opportunity of snapping some photos of her garden.

I had never been to their home (hubby had) and he had never mentioned to me about her fabulous variety of flowers, plants and trees as well as her excellent gardening skills.  I was thrilled and was in awe at how extensive her garden was.

 Spectacular !!!!

























Tuesday, March 25, 2014

My Special Pie

This was one of my first dessert blog posts and somehow it was misplaced in my files.  I wanted to re-share it for those who haven't had a chance to see it and want to make it.   It's a great pie especially that warm weather should be knocking at our door step any day.

  Sorry to those who have been wondering where this wonderful pie recipe was.  Thanks for all your support.  I so appreciate your loyalty.

Now for the My Special Pie!






1/2 pkg.(1) Refrigerated Rolled pie crust
2 cups sliced fresh peaches
2 cups raspberries

1/4 cup blueberries (optional)
1 cup half and half
1 egg slightly beaten
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt


Heat oven to 400 degrees..Fit pie crust into pie dish..Place fruit in pie crust and spread evenly..In a small bowl combine half and half, egg, sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt..Pour over crust..Bake 400 degrees for 50 minutes or into center is set.. COOL COMPLETELY....Serve alone or with a little whipped cream..Enjoy!