My name is Suzie. I'm married and have a son in the Army. I enjoy cooking, country life, reading and my animals, hence the name of this blog. My two German Shepherds are underfoot anytime I'm cooking ;) Oh, I'm also addicted to Food Network Channel.
Category Archives: Treats
Lime Gelatin Dessert
My friend Renee posted this recipe a month or so ago. I knew I wanted to make it right away. I did and have made it a few times since, I just now am getting around to telling you about … Continue reading
Posted in Treats
Tagged jello dessert, light dessert, lime, lime dessert, Lime gelatin dessert, lime jello, summer dessert
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Homemade Jerky
Homemade jerky, how hard is that to make? Well it’s not hard, it’s easy folks, let me explain… You don’t need a smoker unless you really want the smoke flavor. All you need is an oven. I use both, it … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Treats
Tagged beef jerky, chicken jerky, Homemde jerky, jerky, turkey jerky, venison jerky
41 Comments
Raspberry Poke Cake
Most of you know that I have never been a fan of sweets. I don’t drink pop (soda). I could barely force down a Gatorade due to sugar content just a mere 3 months ago. (One bottle used to last … Continue reading
Cranberry Orange & Mandarin Berry Jello Salads
I like all different kinds of cranberry recipes for the holidays. Often though with main dishes, your side dishes and appetizers things can get hectic in the kitchen. Especially if you do everything yourself. You know because your husband promised to … Continue reading
Toasted Marshmellow Creme Brulee
My friend Ward aka Slim is a foodie like many of us. He does not blog but, we share recipes all the time. He also bought me one of my favorite cookbooks 🙂 Instead of guest posting he just emailed … Continue reading
Posted in Treats
Tagged Creme brulee, custard, dessert, Toasted Marshmellow creme brulee
21 Comments
Oven-fried Potato Chips
This recipe looked so simple and tasty I really wanted to make it. The thing is it sat in my inbox for over a year. Why you say? It’s so easy. Well, because the last time I used my mandoline I chopped … Continue reading
Posted in Treats
Tagged healthy potato chips, oven-fried potato chips, potato chips, pub chips
20 Comments
Strawberry Sorbet
Are you tired of seeing ice cream and/or sorbet recipes? This is probably the last one for the season. I think 😉 I promised a friend at work I would make her at least one ice cream/sorbet this summer. I almost … Continue reading
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
My husband likes strawberry cheesecake ice cream so I told him I would make him some. He said “Don’t bother, I won’t like it”. He thinks homemade things, like ice cream, don’t taste the same as the store bought. I … Continue reading
Posted in Treats
Tagged cream cheese, dessert, ice cream, strawberry cheesecake ice cream
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Hot Buttered Pretzels
Our local county fair was last week. Since I no longer have a young child I rarely go to the fair. Occasionally with a friend or my husband and that’s just to check out the animals, see some of the projects/contests … Continue reading
Posted in Treats
Tagged buttery pretzels, fluffy buttered pretzels, homemade pretzels, Pretzels
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