by Corinne Ritz | Jul 15, 2023 | 4th of July, Baking, Cake, Dessert, Easter, Food
When we lived in the PNW, we would find ourselves drowning in strawberries every June. I would take the kids to the U-pick farm and we could pick 80 lbs in an hour. We would pay our $0.50 a pound and head home. We would do this multiple times during the 3 week or so...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Corinne Ritz | Jul 11, 2023 | Asian, Chicken, Dinner, New Years, Party Time, salad
My mom has been making this salad for as long as I can remember. I love it for inviting girlfriends over for lunch, or for a hot summer night. You can add or leave out whichever treats you would like. My mom always puts Sesame seeds in, but I leave them out because I...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Corinne Ritz | May 27, 2023 | Beef, Dinner, Food, Freezer Meal, Gluten Free, Meat
I have been making this for more than ten years. I found a similar recipe in Cooking Light Magazine a long time ago and have made many changes over time to help it become what it is today. This recipe has become a family favorite. I love making it when friends come...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Corinne Ritz | May 21, 2023 | Gluten Free, Grilling, side dish, Snacks, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Vegetarian
I started making this dish years ago when I was searching for more vegetable dishes to put on the Thanksgiving table. We love pickles and love to try different kinds of pickles. I cannot remember where I got this recipe or who gave it to me. All I know is that these...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Corinne Ritz | May 18, 2023 | Dessert, Easter, No Bake
I have been making Dirt Cake since I was in high school. My kids have all grown up on it. I started making it for Easter for the “kids” dessert about 20 years ago. Occasionally I’ve had a child request it for their birthday. I’ve also turned it...