Mimi’s Blog
Skillet Salmon Filets with Fried Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes
My husband and I love salmon, and since we've been married, salmon has become a steady part of our diet. Funny, I never ate much salmon growing up. We lived near Lake Michigan and there are lake salmon, but our fish diet was most exclusively perch. But my dad and I...
Master Bedroom Curtains
One of many fun things about visiting my sister is that we do shopping neither of us have time to do. Well, of course we shop, but there is so much variety as compared to what is available to me in Billings, that I jump at the chance for a shopping adventure. Carol...
Paradocx Wine & Truffle Paring
For the first time in over 20 years, my sister, Carol, and I were able to spend an uninterrupted week together. Ever since she and I began our families, all of our visits surrounded holidays, family events, and vacations at our parents home in Northwest Indiana, her...
Crunchy Asian Noodle Salad
I love this recipe originally from Ina Garten. My husband and I crave Chinese food and flavors, particularly this time of year. In the winter, I tend to stick to the old standbys: vegetable soup, chili, meatloaf, chicken and dumplings. All great stuff, but during...
Jessica’s Apron One is DONE!
I can't believe it! I finished Jessica's first apron today! It took me about three hours this morning, but so worth the effort. If I'd put my mind to it, I could have finished this in two days, tops. This is an easy pattern anyone could put together in no time at...
Jessica’s Apron One
When I asked my daughter what she wanted for Christmas, one of the first things on her list was: "I want you to make me an apron." No problem. I selected a couple of patterns in Billings as her gift, and told her that we would go out shopping so she could select...