“Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the ‘Titanic’ who waved off the dessert cart.” ― Erma Bombeck

“Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the ‘Titanic’ who waved off the dessert cart.” ― Erma Bombeck
How to… Blanch Vegetables

Blanching your vegetables is the process of scalding vegetables in boiling water for several minutes. Why blanch? The best reason is that it prevents Blah vegetables! It’s also necessary if you want to freeze your vegetables for use later.
Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas

I know, I’m early, but some of these Christmas gifts need to be planned months in advance. Here are a couple great ideas for making your own foodie Christmas gifts.
A lighter side? Yes, but not so bright…

I am always looking for a twist on recipes, and this book does deliver a few good changes. However, I expected recipes that were more ‘down home’ than what was delivered since the book stated that it was “Classic Southern Recipes Made Healthy and Wholesome” I had expected recipes that were more homestyle and comforting, […]
Sometimes I have nothing to say…

I feel that as a food blogger (ack! I said it!) I am expected to have a lot of funny anecdotes and tons of preamble leading up to the recipe I’m posting. But sometimes I really do not have anything to say about the recipe. Was it tasty, yummy, delicious? You betcha! But not all […]
Best of 2014 from Dish Ditty Recipes

Here’s a list of last year’s top 10 recipes for Dish Ditty Recipes.
Bacon Straws as Seen On Pinterest

Sweet and Savory Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twist by Half Baked Harvest is a hit!
Idaho Sunrise as Seen On Pinterest

IDAHO SUNRISE… a.k.a. BAKED EGGS AND BACON IN POTATO BOWLS by Gimme Some Oven was hands down a winner!
“I love you like a fat kid loves cake!” ― Scott Adams Copy

“I love you like a fat kid loves cake!” ― Scott Adams
“I love you like a fat kid loves cake!” ― Scott Adams Copy

“I love you like a fat kid loves cake!” ― Scott Adams
“I love you like a fat kid loves cake!” ― Scott Adams

“I love you like a fat kid loves cake!” ― Scott Adams
Sometimes life gets in the way…

I have been MIA the last two weeks… I hope you didn’t miss me too much. My real job (you know, the one that pays me) had me working days and nights and there just wasn’t time for anything other than work, eat, hug my son, and sleep (barely).