Some say you eat with your eyes first, and maybe that’s true for quite a few. But me? Well, I eat with my nose first…if something smells heavenly, my enjoyment begins long before I take that first bite. If you love the idea of filling your house with the smell of something wonderful cooking, have… READ MORE
The show season starts for us on Saturday, September 26th at the 30th Annual New Cumberland PA Apple Festival. That means up at zero-dark-thirty, over the road for an early set-up and open for business by 9:00 AM. But like any army, the Flaxie Packs army moves on its belly– so, no matter how much… READ MORE
Summer is fading fast, but there are still some good tomatoes for the taking. I love loading up at one of our local farmer’s markets because the variety and freshness are so good. If you live in the Frederick area, there’s a marketing nearly every day of the week. I especially enjoy the Saturday morning… READ MORE
I look forward to warmer weather because it means the grill is open at Chez McCoy. My favorite dinner is a grilled protein (like marinated chicken or lightly glazed salmon) paired with something crunchy and garden-fresh. Something like this: Summery Orange Spinach Salad 10 oz. raw spinach, washed & drained well 1/4 lb. Fresh mushroom,… READ MORE
When it comes to easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing sweets, nothing tops Oreo Truffles! Here’s what you need: 1. 14 oz. package of Oreos, crushed. 2. 8-oz package of cream cheese, room temperature 3. 12 oz. package of vanilla-flavored Almond Bark (in grocery store baking aisle) Crush the Oreos in a Zip-Loc bag with your hands or a… READ MORE
I’ve never been a fan of pork chops. My husband is, so every month or so since we’ve been married I have tried to find a recipe that would make them yummy for him, and palatable for me. No luck… …until about a month ago when I found this gem: Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops! Try them–… READ MORE
I consider it a happy little kitchen miracle when a recipe yields something that looks, smells and tastes tantalizingly delicious. Using my definition, Grandmom Waters’ Pineapple Stuffing passes muster on all 3 counts. A staple at the Easter dinner table for as long as I can remember, Pineapple stuffing is a perfect match for ham.… READ MORE
It’s Tasty Friday, friends and neighbors! Once a week, we offer up one of our family’s favorite recipes for your family’s enjoyment– what a great way to celebrate the end of the work week! So what do easy, delicious, family-friendly recipes have to do with Flaxie Packs microwavable comfort pillows? At Flaxie Packs, we’re all… READ MORE
It’s Tasty Friday, friends and neighbors! Once a week, we’ll offer up one of our family’s favorite recipes for your family’s enjoyment– what a great way to celebrate the end of the work week! So what do easy, delicious, family-friendly recipes have to do with Flaxie Packs microwavable heating pads, you ask? At Flaxie Packs,… READ MORE
