Coconut Chocolate Chip Scones 

Coconut Chocolate Chip Scones 2

Every other Saturday Tim has to work. He has his own business Boyd’s Beer Line Cleaning Service. In the State of Illinois it is mandatory for any business serving draught beer to have their beer lines cleaned every two weeks……..that is what Tim does. His clients include your neighborhood bars and pubs, to large chains like Applebee’s  and Buffalo Wild Wings.

Sometimes on those Saturday’s, I make a little treat for when he gets home. Coconut Chocolate Chips Scones this Saturday. Continue reading “Coconut Chocolate Chip Scones “

Fresh Roasted Tomato Soup

This past week a touch of fall has been in the air. Cool breezes with temperatures in the 70’s during the day and 50’s……best sleeping weather….at night.

Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the changing of the leaves and those cool crisp days. But, it’s also the end of the summer garden season…boo! Tomatoes are one of the last hanger on’ers in a garden. So, cool temps, fall, SOUP!

Fresh Roasted Tomato Soup 5Fresh Roasted Tomato Soup is the perfect way to usher in fall and say goodbye to summer. Roasted garden fresh tomatoes, with onions, garlic, and carrots……..roasting brings out such a wonderful flavor in vegetables and nothing beats homemade soup.
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Dijon Carrot Salad

Dijon Carrot Salad

We all know about traditional carrot salad…….mayo based,with *gag* raisins…….I know I should not bash food, but I really dislike raisins!

I don’t know if it’s a texture thing, or if it’s the actual taste…….or the fact that they can disguise themselves as chocolate chips……..then bam…..it’s a raisin. Very disappointing when your mouth is set for sweet chocolate…… Continue reading “Dijon Carrot Salad”