Halloween 2011

On Oct. 29th this year we had a Halloween party and it was a good time!
I tried a few new recipes and they seemed to be a hit!

Deviled Green Goblin Eggs

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SIMPLE PIMPLES

1-2 dozen cherry tomatoes

flavored soft cream cheese spread

Core tomatoes with a carrot peeler or knife. Drain excess tomato juice. Using a butter knife, fill holes in tomatoes with cream cheese. Give each "pimple" a gentle squeeze and arrange on a platter.

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BLOODY BUG JUICE
24 oz frozen strawberries, thawed
6 oz lemonade, frozen concentrate
1 quart ginger ale
1 cup raisins
1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
Place the strawberries in a bowl and mash with a fork. In a large pitcher, mix the strawberry mash, lemonade and ginger ale. Place handfuls of raisins and blueberries (bugs) into tall glasses. Pour the liquid over the bugs, then sit back and watch the bugs and scum rise to the top of each glass.
To quench a creepy crowd's thirst, double or triple this recipe and serve in a punch bowl. Drape some gummy worms over the rim of your bowl for a particularly swampy-looking effect!

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Of course we had chips & dip and some of the other usual party snacks but we had a great time too! :)

30 things I like about Boys

Just a recap of the 30 Day What I like About Boys challenge:
I like boys who:

1 are FUN
2 are SWEET
3 are SMART
4 are STRONG
5 Smell good
6 Fight with me for fun
7 Listen to me
8 Defend my honour
9 Got MY back
10 have pretty EYES
11 have a lovely SMILE
12 Tell the Truth
13 are a good uncle, brother, son
14 Love his mom
15 are Cool
16 Laugh a lot and are funny
17 Encourage me
18 Support me
19 Understand me
20 have hands bigger than mine
21 give Strong Hugs
22 Make me feel safe-physically and emotionally
23 speak nice words instead of crude because I deserve that ;)
24 share his jacket/sweater with me
25 have long hair (or short, or none is cool too)
26 don't like seeing me cry and so try tomake me laugh to cheer me up
27 value my opinion
28 can BE my rock
29 believe in me
30 think they are smarter than me and find out...maybe not so much! ;) lol

awwwwww really what is NOT to love about boys?

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I like a boy who thinks he is smarter than me but actually isn't.
I find delight in showing a boy just how much brain I actually have and it is fun to match wits with them. It is better when they appreciate your intelligence and also enjoy matching wits with you.  I do NOT like boys who think they are smarter than me and do NOT recognize that I am NOT stupid.
Sometimes in that case I am tempted to show them up...but, there wouldn't really be much point or fun in it.
It is enough for me to know that I could if I wanted to. ;)
The best fun is a smart boy who thinks he's dealing with another "dumb" girl only to see in a short period of time...heyyyyyyy this one can actually have a conversation! The look on their faces is priceless!

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There is nothing in the world like a boy who BELIEVES in ME.
He will be unfailingly supportive, encouraging, helpful and ON MY SIDE!
A boy like this makes it much easier to CONTINUE to believe in myself...especially during times when self-doubt can creep in. It is the best thing in the world to know that you have a secondary person to keep your dreams and goals on track!

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I like a boy who can be my ROCK.
Sometimes I am emotional and fragile and it helps to have a boy around who I know is strong and capable of keeping me steady. I am capable of taking care of myself but life is much easier when another person can help share the load.

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I like a boy who values my opinion.
A boy who appreciates and values a woman for more than the package she comes in is an awesome boy. A woman has a brain and talents and capabilities that need to be supported, nurtured and encouraged and the boy who knows and does this is definitely one worth having as a friend!

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I like a boy who doesn't like it when I cry and therefore tries to make me laugh or cheer me up.
Boys are the best at making me laugh and cheer up when I feel sad or depressed or upset in any way.
They are the best at making me laugh any time really.
I love boys who make me laugh but especially when they are being sweet and tender.

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I like boys with LONG HAIR! lol
But, really I must also admit I like short hair as well and also no hair at all is sexy too!
All boys have something attractive about them but yeah, I like the rock star hair the best!!

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I love a boy who will SHARE his SWEATER/JACKET with me when I'm cold.
This is a very sweet thing that I have appreciated about boys since my very first best BOY friend.
It is a thoughtful thing for a boy to do and also chivalrous.
He's giving up his own comfort to keep you warm and comforted because you are important to him.
What is NOT to love about that?

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I like boys who love and respect me enough to NOT say some of the rude and crude things that boys say.
I am a nice sweet girl who shouldn't have to hear such nasty things!!
On the other hand, once in awhile I have said a few choice words myself.
I like that they forgive me for that!! lol

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I love a boy who makes me feel "safe".
I do not just mean because he's a big, strong guy and can kick ass either! lol
I mean a boy who feels like a safe haven, feels like home, feels like the person you can trust with all your weaknesses and imperfections and flaws and know that they will not judge you or laugh at your insecurities but rather hold the fragile parts of you safely and gently.
That is a safe haven you can learn to stretch your wings from and then FLY!

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I like a boy who gives STRONG HUGS. There is nothing in the world like being hugged by your boy and feeling safe and sheltered in his arms. :)
(Pretty much I love hugs from everybody!) However, I appreciate boys hugs because sometimes the give you a great big crushing bear hug and you think they might even break you but, it just makes you breathless and feeling LOVED!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT is not to LOVE about that??? ;)

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I like a boy with HANDS BIGGER than MINE! LMAO
I have boy wrists. I have bigger hands than most girls because I'm a big girl.
Never been a dainty little miss and never going to be so in some strange and ridiculous way a man with hands that are bigger and allow mine to fit INTO them make me feel...a little more dainty, a little more safe, a little more protected. I don't know why this is such an important thing to me and/or if it really makes me a complete nutbar but I really LIKE the idea of a man being bigger and stronger and my protector.  I don't really NEED it but, it is a nice feeling to have someone who makes me feel it. :)

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I like a boy who tries to UNDERSTAND your needs and then does his best to fulfill them.
I like a boy who understands your perspective or point of view and is ok with it being different!
I like a boy who understands and accepts that a woman is an emotional, sometimes fragile human being who needs compassion and nurturing.
AMEN that there are boys all over the world who know how to listen, understand and accept you as you are!!

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I like a boy who is SUPPORTS me mentally, emotionally, spiritually and whatever other ways it is possible.
I am very strong but sometimes I can be weak and low and fragile just like anyone else. It is at these times I want the SUPPORT and understanding that my boys give me.
There is nothing in the world like knowing your husband, your sons, your friends are with you and support you throughout whatever trials come your way!

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I like a boy with a positive attitude who ENCOURAGES me to LOVE myself, BE myself and be MORE and BETTER every day. I have met many boys like this who listen and encourage me to follow my dreams and desires whatever they may be. They tell me they believe in me and I should believe in myself.
It is wonderful to have ANYONE behind you and encouraging you to try, to grow, to learn and to go forward in life and I appreciate each and every one of them.
Thank you for the encouragement! xo

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Hmmm...I like boys with a sense of humour and I love to listen to them LAUGH!
One of the things I love most about my hubby is his laugh.
Even better is listening to him and his friends laugh like idiots over idiotic stuff. LOL
I really, REALLY love listening to him and our youngest son giggle.  They make stupid jokes about stupid things and then full on belly laugh at how ridiculous it is and it is one of the things in life that makes me smile and makes me feel content and happy.

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Boys are COOL!
I'm not sure if I have the words to describe or explain it but, I LOVE boys for many reasons and one of the biggest is that they are COOL!! I guess some kind of definition for cool might be helpful so I have looked it up in the Wikipedia: Something regarded as cool is an admired aesthetic of attitude, behavior, comportment, appearance and style. Hmmmm...well I could not have said it better myself! lol
Boys live in a state of being that I call COOL and it is the meaning and desire behind WHY I love them and love hanging out with them so much!! I love ALL my boys and you all know who you are!! xoxo

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I love a boy who loves his MOMMA!
A boy who loves his momma and treats her right is usually a guy who is gonna also treat YOU right!
If he has no patience or respect with his mother or he is frequently mean or treats her like she is an idiot you might want to watch him closely cause he might think or act some of those same ways towards you!
A mother is the woman he learns from and measures all other women by so if he has a good relationship with his mom it's a very good sign.  I love to watch my mother-in-law with all of her boys. She's raised three very sweet, funny, smart, loving boys and they always try to be that way with whoever they are with. Of course, sometimes they are still BOYS...there will always be those annoying things they do that drive us crazy lol but that's another whole post! ;)

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I love a boy who is a good UNCLE to his nephews and nieces, BROTHER to his siblings, SON to his father, FATHER to his sons and daughters, and HUSBAND to his wife, or BOYFRIEND to his girlfriend.
All of these aspects of a man are important and if he is good at one or more of these jobs you can be sure he is a GOOD man. A boy who takes these roles seriously and does his part to be a role model for the younger ones coming up behind him helps distinctly in the creation of MORE boys with responsibility and decency and continues a legacy of goodness. I like to see and know this man. I like to watch a man who nurtures. There is also an aspect of older boys and younger boys sharing all those quintessentially BOY things that all boys do...when they laugh over gross things, when they find the stupidest things absolutely hysterical, when the older and "wiser" boy teaches the younger what tools and ideas he has about life, when they are having fun and maybe even when they are helping each other deal with stress and sorrow or other hardships.
I see these things sometimes with my own boys and especially now that they are older. It is beautiful.
When my oldest was young I could see him starving for this kind of attention and relationship. I raised him by myself until he was 6. I appreciate so much that he can be this older teacher for his younger brother and I know that the younger one is LUCKY to have it!

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I like boys who TELL THE TRUTH.
I've already said when a boy is your FRIEND he's got your back and he trusts you with his truth.  I've also said he will share with you another guy's truth especially when you are his friend and have his trust and loyalty and that OTHER GUY is after "something else"! lol
I appreciate ANYONE who tells the truth because I am a REAL person.  I will be real with you and I expect to receive the same in return. Boys who lie and play do not earn my trust or loyalty or heart. Nor should they. BUT, the boys who ARE real and true and honest earn my friendship and loyalty and trust and THAT is no small thing. ;)

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Some boys can met your heart with a SMILE.
I think there are many smiles and many faces in the world and not all of them are sweet or genuine.
I like a boy with a sweet SMILE. I also have to admit that once in awhile I even appreciate a naughty one lol but my absolute fave is the smile you get from one of your gu friends when he hasn't seen you in awhile and he's missed you! BIG and HAPPY to see you!! :D

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The first thing I see and that totally catches my attention about boys is their EYES.
I am partial to blue eyes but really depending on the rest of the boy ANY colour works for me! ;)

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When a boy is your FRIEND then he tells the truth sometimes even brutally, he tells you his own truths and because you have given him your trust he also gives you his and then you can spend a lifetime with that boy KNOWING that he's GOT YOUR BACK. No matter what.
You might have disagreements now and then but, it won't matter cause he's decided you are his FRIEND and he'll keep you forever.
I love knowing my boys HAVE MY BACK.  They wouldn't allow me to go through life believing anything stupid about any other guy.  They'd always tell me the truth about them even if it hurts because the end result will be better. Guys know other guys so if you have a guy who is your best buddy, best friend...listen to him when he tells you that other pinhead is a schmuck...cause he knows stuff he ain't ever gonna tell ya but mostly he knows that other guy is a pinhead!! lol
Trust your boy to HAVE YOUR BACK...cause when they love ya...they do...all the way down the line.

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I love it when my boys DEFEND MY HONOUR.
They don't need to do this. I am quite capable of defending myself but, there is just something awesome about boys that feel loving and protective of you and so come to your defence against whatever or whoever.
I love being loved and respected and defended by my boys!
THANK YOU boys! xoxo :)

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I like boys who LISTEN to what I have to say.
Whether it be advice that I give them or just that they HEAR whatever my interests are I appreciate when they give me their attention and LISTEN to me.
It makes me feel appreciated. It makes me feel that what I have to say matters as much as what they do and I am even more likely to then LISTEN to them as well.
:)

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My father and I argued a LOT. Sometimes my mom would yell at us to "quit your fighting!" and dad and I would just look at each other, laugh and say, "we're not arguing! we are actually agreeing! LOUDLY!" lol
So apparently I got my need to FIGHT FOR FUN from all these arguments with my father.
There is nothing I like better than a man who can keep up with me and delight in the argument FOR FUN just as much as I do. I do not wish for it to be a REAL fight. I certainly do not wish for it to be a knock down drag out physical fight!! I just enjoy a war of words occasionally!
I LOVE boys who agree to FIGHT FOR FUN!
It tells me that they appreciate my thoughts and opinions EVEN if they are different and that I am WORTH the time and energy it takes to engage in an argument at all!! ;)

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I like boys who SMELL GOOOOOOOOD! ;)
Most of my guy friends know this cause I'm sure I've told them all at some point...mmmmmm you smell good! lol  I just can't help it!
My father wore Old Spice. For a long time after he died the smell of it always made me think of him and feel a little sad but, now that has gone away.  Hubby wears Old Spice and I like how it smells on him so I think we have created new and happy memories with that smell!
My ex brother-in-law used to wear Drakkar Noir and I LOVED that smell on him! Very good! ;)
I bought it for hubby once but it wasn't my fave one for him to wear. Sometimes something that works for one person isn't that great for another!
I bought him Raw Vanilla once for christmas and I have to say that one was my absolute favourite!!
Sadly it has been discontinued and we can no longer buy it! :( For some reason the smell of vanilla on my man makes him delicious!! haha
He also smells very manly in Aspen. ;) lol
However, if you are a big fan of POLO please don't come too close to me!! YUCK!
Once there was a boy where I worked that wore something and I'm not sure if I remember what it was...I think he said Swiss Army but, I think every girl working in the store and maybe even ones who came in shopping would follow him anywhere! That boy smelled like heaven!! hehehehe
I actually have a funny story about the night I met hubby and it is possible that it was Aspen he was wearing that night.  He and I had gone out partying with separate people and after the night was winding to a close went to get some subs for munchies and we ended up in the same sub shop.  His cousin knew my brother and they got to talking and were invited to come over to our house and hang out. Apparently, I had a little bit too much tequila and was VERY flirty!
So hubby and I were flirting with each other and I asked him if I could smell him!
I am way shy so this is way weird behaviour for me! Please believe me! But, he liked me so he said it was ok and he smelled GOOOOOOOOD!! lol so we've been together ever since!! :)
So maybe sometimes it is ok to be a little more daring than usual! ;) :)

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Oops I missed a day! :(
Anyway, back on track in a minute! ;)

I like a boy who is STRONG.
Yes, I mean physically! Though, I also like a boy who is mentally and spiritually strong as well.
I like that my man is bigger than me or at least TALLER lol and can handle all the things that we as girls think we "NEED" men for.  I'm quite capable of doing things myself and even though I am sometimes not as strong physically as a man I can still use my brain power to figure out how to do what needs to be done. BUT, I appreciate having a man to do those things for me.
When I was a single mom, for six years while my two older children were small, I did the things that needed to be done. I bought my children a wagon. I had to build it myself. I really wasn't strong enough to tighten the bolt at the base of the handle and so eventually it would get so loose it would fall off and I would have to "fix" it to the best of my ability again! AND again! AND yet again! I carried a little screwdriver and wrench in my purse for these occasions! LOL
Eventually, one of my guy friends put his brute strength to work and tightened that bolt so I didn't have to have these little broken down wagon fiasco's out and about with my hot, tired, cranky kids! lol
So, I have to say. I LIKE having a man in my life and in my house that can do the things that require strength I don't have and I must also say, I enjoy WATCHING him work!! ;)

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There is nothing I like more in this world than a SMART boy who challenges me and makes me think!
The best way to get to me is to have a good sharp, mind and to USE it!
I love to have an intelligent, witty conversation with a boy partly because he has a different perspective than my own and partly because it reminds me that I am also intelligent and capable of having spirited discussions also!
What I love and appreciate even more is having that conversation and recognizing the MOMENT when that boy realizes that I AM just as smart as he is and fully capable of matching wits with him! LOL
It is quite fun, especially if you know you are talking to a boy who thinks that women are stupid. (Sadly, there are many of those.)
I also appreciate boys minds because the are often much more practical and logical than me so it gives me a perspective I might not have by myself since I am an emotion, feeling driven individual.
I enjoy SMART boys very much!

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I like SWEET boys.  Sometimes they can really melt your heart with their sweetness.
There are hundreds of things they can do to be sweet and any of them can make your day.
Every time they are willing to share something with you or bring you a present for no reason or just to let you know they are thinking of you.
Every time they send you a text to let you know they miss you.
If you are sick and miserable and they make you a cup of tea or cook you some soup and bring it to you in bed.
Every time they remind you to take your meds, eat something (when you are a diabetic) or make sure you have a cup of tea handy.
Every time they know your heart hurts for whatever reason and they do something just to make you smile.
Every time they tell you that you look beautiful even though you KNOW you look tired and OLD!
They are being sweet and thoughtful.
Thank you to all my BOYS for filling my life with your sweetness! xo

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Boys are FUN!
Sometimes they do crazy, insane things but usually it's just because they are having and creating their own little bits of FUN in life! I appreciate their energy and laughter and mischievous spirit!

Once when we had a Tues/Fri my boys got a hold of  my son's snowboard and each took turns sliding down the hill in our front yard. It's a small, short hill, they were all drinking together and hanging out during their time off work and they were having a total blast being completely drunk and silly! lol
What's not to love about a bunch of boys having fun together? It is awesome to be a part of it! :)

I NEED a Tuesday/Friday Cheeseburger

Hubby, his younger brother and his friend all work at the same company.
During the winter time they are all laid off and at home receiving unemployment insurance because their job is seasonal.
So in previous seasons they would have Tuesday/Fridays...Tuesday is the day the pay comes in and we'd go out for a Tues/Fri cheeseburger, usually at McDonald's and then they'd get a case of beer and come over and hang out, play pool, have a jam session-Peter plays bass, Sky plays guitar and Shawn plays drums and they ROCK when they jam together! ;)
Occasionally they would also do goofy things like slide down the short hill in my front yard on the kids snowboard cause they were feelin happy and standing outside to have a smoke (no smoking in my house) and it's just the kind of goofy stuff boys do when they are havin fun together lol
As everything else in life, it changes and things that used to happen don't happen as often anymore...for many different reasons...but, DUDES I totally miss Tues/Fri cheeseburgers!!
I love my boys and I love the time I get to spend with them even if boys will be boys and are sometimes RUDE and DISGUSTING and DISTURBING and CURSE LIKE SAILORS lmao
They are still VERY fun guys and I enjoy their company very much!
SOOOO........if you read this guys...tell hubby you wanna have a Tues/Fri cheeseburger jam session...this house has been way too QUIET and DEPRESSING....it is so OVERDUE time for some goofy boys to come make noise!!! lol
;) DUDE I totally MISS you!!

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Triple Birthday Bash

Last night we had a triple birthday bash for three of our friends!
It was a great time, lots of fun had, a birthday cake for three and good food.

Along with the usual snacks like popcorn, corn chips, pretzels and chips we also had everyone's favourite taco dip with tostitos. (RECIPE to follow).  The drinkers were drinking whatever their fave drinks were and we all got to share some of our fave party "drinks"...the infamous JELLO SHOOTERS!! Woohoo!!

It's always fun to have our friends come over for a good evening.

Good friends, good food, good music, good times!

Happy Birthday!

Shawn

Mary

&

Nicky

We hope you had a great time too!!

TACO DIP

1 500ml container of sour cream

1 taco seasoning mix

1 medium tomato

3 green onions

1 cup of grated cheddar cheese

• Mix sour cream and taco seasoning mix together.
• Spoon into a flat dish like a pie pan.
• Grate cheese and sprinkle over sour cream mix.
• Chop tomato into cubes and sprinkle on top of dip.
• Chop green onions and sprinkle on dip.
• Eat with nacho chips. ;)
• ENJOY!

Top 5 Foods MY Boys Wanna EAT...

AT our parties...OR anytime really! lol

(random order)

• Wings
• Steak
• Ribs
• Cheeseburgers
• Pizza

They do like other things but these seem to be good anytime!

AND you can tweak the sauces for the wings...

tho they seem to like hot sauce!

Write what ya KNOW...

Write what you know they say....hmmmmm....well alright...
Boys, burgers and BEER...in no particular order...lol
I can't say I know ALL the boys...there are just too many!! So MANY boys so little time!! hehehe
But, I know MY boys and I know what they like to eat because I've spent a lot of years FEEDING them...all the bad, fattening, awful-for-you party foods that we ALL enjoy eating! ;)...AND, yes I also have fed them good things as well!
I'm writing about menus and meals and restricted diet plans in a separate blog because I can't eat or drink too much of the fun stuff anymore but, there is no reason why I can't share all the yummies that we have all enjoyed over the years here for everyone else to try!!
So this is the party blog!!! WELCOME! ;)

I have always loved food.
I have at times used food to comfort myself.
I have been cooking food for others since I was 12 or 13 because my father was sick, my mother had to work and I had to help out! So I have always known how to cook for a family of four or more.
I get BORED! I grew up in a meat and potato meal home...you know...pork chops, a roast, steak, ham, whatever...WITH potatoes and some kind of veggie.  Also, usually with gravy too...and don't get me wrong...these are wonderful meals sometimes but I get BORED...I need variety in my food...it's the spice of life you know! lol
So I have learned to try a recipe and tweak it here and there sometimes to fit my own tastes or that of my hubby and we've tried MANY.  I LOVE this man for being the adventurous sort and being willing to eat all the many new recipes I have found and tried and also kind of invented over the years! Kudos to you honey...you've got an adventurous spirit! (Especially living through all the less than wonderful experiments too!)
Hubby is often the guinea pig that has to test some of the things the other boys just get to enjoy after they've already become something GOOD! lol
Tho my oldest son always says his fave things I make are the things I just kind of throw into a pot together! The standing joke around here is that we're having "pig puke" for supper (sorry!).
I have always been a nurturer and since I was eighteen and out on my own enjoyed cooking good meals for my friends.  Usually this happens at an annual Christmas Dinner but, also can be because we've decided to have friends over for a meal or we've planned a birthday potluck to celebrate our friend's birthdays as well as those of our family.
So, I may have many recipes, ideas and foods to share.
I might also have some funny friend stories.
I hope that I will express properly the love and joy I share with my friends and family at our parties and in our home and that you will feel you would be welcome at our table. ;)