Author Archives: mistysmedley

About mistysmedley

I'm 50-something years old, saved by Grace, have 3 daughters, 2 of whom are twins, and 2 grandsons. I like to take pictures, quilt, cross stitch, cook, camp, hike, and take my Jeep off road.

Mexican Meat

Posted on February 26, 2014 by mistysmedley

As an Arizona native and lifelong resident, I love Mexican food! I cannot go a week without it. This is one of my favorite recipes for Mexican Meat. The recipe calls for either beef or pork or a combination of … Continue reading →

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Easy Stir-fried Beef and Noodles

Posted on January 12, 2012 by mistysmedley

Last summer my twins spent 2 weeks with their best friend up in Idaho.  While there, her mom made a dish that has had my girls longing for ever since.  She sent me the recipe over Christmas and I made … Continue reading →

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Scrambled Eggs Over Biscuits Smothered in Sausage Gravy

Posted on January 9, 2012 by mistysmedley

A couple of nights ago my husband and I were watching the Food Network show ‘The Best Thing I Ever Ate Combos’. One of the featured combos was biscuits and gravy. My husband really wanted it for breakfast the next … Continue reading →

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How to Spend Countless Hours Online

Posted on December 30, 2011 by mistysmedley

I have been so obsessed with Pinterest since discovering it about 2 months ago that I have trouble tearing myself away from it. At least it does have benefits (unlike some other sites). I have actually made several things I’ve … Continue reading →

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Making Granola

Posted on December 2, 2011 by mistysmedley

I really do like to make things from scratch.  I have only made granola a couple of times, though.  I don’t know why I don’t make it more often.  Maybe it’s because when my family finds out there is homemade … Continue reading →

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Soda Biscuits (base recipe)

Posted on March 20, 2011 by mistysmedley

It has been a ridiculously long time since my last post.  I have no excuse. A couple of weeks ago I ran across a fabulous biscuit recipe that is the easiest I’ve ever made.  It is a great base recipe … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Quick Bread

Posted on February 4, 2011 by mistysmedley

This morning I got up to a house that was 59º F.  That was on the inside of the house.  It was 4º F. on the outside.  Comparatively the house was warm, but it was still freezing to us.  We … Continue reading →

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Ratatouille

Posted on February 3, 2011 by mistysmedley

I have been busy making some new dishes.  What I haven’t been busy doing is posting them on here.  Well, that is changing today. Right now, as I type, I am eating left over Ratatouille that I made the other … Continue reading →

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Angel Chicken Pasta

Posted on January 27, 2011 by mistysmedley

This recipe is so incredibly easy, but tastes elegant enough to impress company.  I found it on AllRecipes.  Here is the link: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Angel-Chicken-Pasta/Detail.aspx The original recipe says to use 6 chicken breasts for 6 servings, but we can’t eat that much. … Continue reading →

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Guide to Baking/Cooking At High Altitudes

Posted on January 18, 2011 by mistysmedley

For those of you not familiar with Flagstaff, we sit in the mountains of northern Arizona at an elevation of 7000 ft. (about 2300 m.) above sea level.  This can make for some interesting baking (and cooking to a lesser … Continue reading →

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