My Recipe Shares on Squidoo

Summer Drink Spotlight 

Yummy and refreshing

Lemon Drop - My Favorite Drink

With a little hint of sour and the sugared rim, a Lemon Drop is one of my favorite drinks! While some consider a Lemon Drop a shooter, I appreciate sipping and savoring the tasty contents from a fancy glass! Browse this lens for ideas and the best L...

Wow...Wonderful Surprises of Life 

A proud moment

The Tastiest Hamburgers Ever

No matter how you shape em', cook em', eat em'...there is no denying the classic goodness of this All-American fare! Back in the day these tasty meat patties were prepared without much fuss and most times without condiments. Today, the hamburger come...

Incredible Egg Recipes 

Filled with good for you recipes

Fresh Eggs: Recipes, Products, and Sharing Ideas

We are so excited to have fresh eggs layed for us every day and there is nothing better then farm fresh eggs from your own chickens! Count on finding some great ideas for making things with a fresh egg...you can even use store bought eggs if that is...

Easy and Absolutely Yummy Pickles 

Double or triple the recipe for gifts :)

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The Best Ever Bread and Butter Pickles

Seriously these are the best homemade bread and butter pickles you will ever pick out of a jar and put on a sandwich or gobble down by the spoonful! My garden this year is planted with pickles in mind. I had grand ideas of tomatoes, different kinds...

My Mom, My Inspiration 

It was homemade in our house

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My Mom's Minestrone Soup

Now you can too!! Budget and calorie wise, plus absolutely delicious, this recipe is our family favorite. There is something extra special when my mom whips up a pot or two for us to all enjoy. Best part is seeing the pleasure on her face when we gobb...

Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese

To me there is nothing more comforting then making and eating my mom's recipe for baked macaroni and cheese. It has less then 5 ingredients so it is super easy to go from cooking it up to munching it down in under an hour. Add steamed broccoli o...

You Could Win a Blue Ribbon  

Delicious and hearty recipe

Country Style Baked Beans

Beans, beans, the music fruit, the more you eat, the more you - oh you know the rest! Doesn't it make you giggle though? And once I get this silly song going in my head it's hard to get it outta there! Even if this recipe has me singin'...

This One Was A Challenge 

Spurred on by my husband

New York Style Calzone

My husband is from New York and made a recent trip home for his mom's 75th birthday celebration. Besides hearing all the wonderful stories about the celebration, he has also mentioned numerous times how great it was to have a New York style calzone a...

Started With a Few Recipes 

It is amazing how it has grown

Pickled to Perfection: The Yummiest Veggies Ever

Forget slaving over a hot stove with pots of boiling water, instead try these marvelous, stress-free recipes! Highly seasoned and pickled to perfection anyone tasting these treats will know the cook added extra care and love to the batch. Let the cre...

My Favorite Lunch From The Jerusalem Cafe 

I had to create my own...very yummy!

Falafel Sandwich - Experience The Flavor

If you have ever had a falafel sandwich, I believe you will love the recipe I share here for you to try at home. If you have never had or even heard of a falafel sandwich you are really in for an exceptional taste experience! Packed with flavorful...

Wow Is All I Can Say About This Recipe 

You just gotta try it too!

Cowboy Candy Recipes!

There is something about a cowboy, then you add the word candy...giddyup, toss me that rope, and pass me a plate is what I say! With jalapeno's in the recipe you are sure to get some bite, then add a little bit of sugar to the Cowboy Candy, well you...

Promised Myself No More Donuts 

Found these healthy alternatives

To Your Health: The Best Snacks Ever

I am changing some of the things I do and first on my list is becoming more aware of what I randomly pop into my mouth. Imagine this change...snacking your way through a day. It really is a better way to eat, as long as you keep your food choices hea...

Nothing Better Than Homemade 

Super easy recipes

Homemade Condiments Video Showcase

Make your own homemade condiments, you won't want to buy the bottled stuff that lines the grocery store isles once you do. As a healthier alternative making your own homemade condiments allows you to tweak the recipes to your taste buds. Tone down sea...

Holiday Traditions and Bread 

I know you will want to try this one :)

Grandma Katie's Cardamom Bread

As a tradition for many a Christmas my Grandma Katie would make us a loaf of Cardamom bread. It was hot out of the oven to our door on Christmas morning. The aroma of the bread mixed with all the other scents of Christmas was a welcome addition to ou...

You Gotta Have a Nathan's Famous 

When you are hankering for a hot dog

The Tastiest Hot Dogs Are Nathan's Famous

I always thought a hot dog was a hot dog...that is until I met my man from New York! He introduced me to Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs early into our marriage and to date it is still my fave, go to hot dog! There is definitely something that sets them ap...

Turkey Leftover Extraordinaire 

You are sure to find something here!

Turkey Sandwich: The Tastiest Treat Ever

This is how to enjoy your leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, plus don't forget to make the real deal all year long. Bet you'd even like jazzing up your turkey with the rubs listed below! There are quite a few recipes here for making turkey san...

These Are My Other Lensography's 

So many lenses, so little time, and never enough room :O

clouda9 - A Lensmaster Giving Back

~ About people and making connections! ~ A place to be creative! ~ A platform to write about your passions! ~ One of the best social networks! ~ An excellent site to learn, share and give back! ~ My favorite place to be on the Internet, besides Tagfoo...

Rocket Mom's Lens Review - clouda9

It's a real joy to be a part of the Rocket Mom's here on Squidoo. These are my lenses and a highlight of some of the special women I have met on this fabulous journey! I'd like to give a special thank you to Alison (EverythingMouse) for sending me t...

Clouda9 on Squidoo

One of my greatest delights is my membership here at Squidoo. Following the publication of my 51st lens, Squidoo HQ honored me with the badge of Giant Squid. I've even been a Giant Greeter. I really do love Squidoo! Thanks for stopping in, make sure t...