Frozen Kanopolis

It was windy and cold late yesterday afternoon, but the sun was shining and I hadn’t been out of the house in a few days, so we headed over to Kanopolis to take … Read more

Pecan Chicken Strips

Pecan Chicken Strips Ingredients: 1 lb chicken strips 1/2 C parsley 1 C chopped pecans 1.5 C bread crumbs 1.5 C flour 2 eggs slightly beaten 1/8 tsp salt cooking oil as needed … Read more

Winter Snow

After a late fall and early winter that felt more like spring with many days reaching 50 degrees or more, we’ve recently had signs of winter with a couple of snow storms. Last … Read more

Wild Rice Soup

Wild Rice Soup 6 Tbs butter 1 Tbs Onion, minced 1 C Cooked Ham, minced 1/2 C Carrots, grated 1/4 C Almonds, slivered, toasted 1 rib celery, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 … Read more

Maxwell Scenes

Here are a few images taken at and around Maxwell Lake right before sunset. Maxwell Lake dock :: Maxwell Lake :: Twin Mounds :: Elk at Maxwell Park :: Maxwell Sunset :: More … Read more

Swedish Tea Ring -- freshly baked

Potato Soup

Potato Soup Ingredients 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 carrot, diced 2 celery stalks, sliced 2-6 bacon strips, chopped 5-8 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 3/4 inch cubes pinch of thyme and … Read more