Faith Family & Beef

Salt & Vinegar Smash Potatoes

My favorite chip is Lay's Kettle Cooked Jalapeno as detailed in my food philosophy, but a close second is Lay's Kettle Cooked Salt & Vinegar Chips. I just love burst of flavor created by the combination of the salt and the tang of the vinegar. So you can imagine my delight when I learned that I ... READ the POST

Everything in Moderation & Other Things I Believe About Food

It’s no mystery that I love beef. I mean, it is a component in the name of my blog. And you might even know of my love affair with coffee, but other than that I’m not sure we’ve ever discussed in detail my other beliefs about food. But because I’ve been on the receiving end of some food shaming ... READ the POST

Beef Sausage & Vegetable Soup

Full disclosure - my husband hates soup. It's mostly a texture and consistency thing. He prefers hearty meals to soupy ones, so anytime I make a soup of any sort it has to have lots of flavor and substance. And this Beef Sausage & Vegetable Soup is no exception. The ground beef sausage really ... READ the POST

Christmas Eve Chili Soup

The Christmas season - it always gives me the warm fuzzies. I get to thinking about the greatest Christmas gift of all and childhood memories filled with our family traditions. And soon after, a wide smile spreads across my face and goosebumps cover my arms as I'm filled with nostalgia and ... READ the POST

The Best Bloody Mary I’ve Ever Made

I don't always make Bloody Mary's - but when I do, they're the best ever. Just kidding. But really - this mix is SO good. And what's even better is that it's great as a traditional Bloody Mary with vodka, the red in a red beer, or a stand alone flavorful non-alcoholic beverage. Shortly after ... READ the POST

Sweet & Savory French Toast Casserole

I do not have a sweet tooth. I know - weird, right?! My tooth errs more on the side of savory, or sweet followed immediately by savory, or sweet combined with savory. This is most especially true when it comes to breakfast - enter Sweet & Savory French Toast Casserole. Several years ago, ... READ the POST