Hi there

Happy Labor Day weekend! This week I announced BIG NEWS! 

After 33 years I'll be leaving my day job as a TV host in Green Bay.  It was such a hard decision!  This will allow me to really focus on my creating new recipes for website. 

 I'll now have time to work on my 3rd cookbook.  I know many of you have been waiting for it.  It's coming!  

Besides cooking I love to travel.  Now I'll be able to plan a bunch for amazing group vacations! 

Most importantly my husband Hoyt and I will now be able to spend more time with our kids and aging parents.   

Change is hard.  Leaving a job you've loved after 3 decades is so tough! 

Your kind words, love and support mean the world to me! 

I promise to keep on cooking and sharing my recipes for a very long time! 

Thank you all so much for the sweet messages!  

I can't even believe it's Labor Day weekend! 

Summer sure flew by! 

Don't let the end of summer slip by without BBQ ribs! 

My Ribs 'n Beer is my secret way to make tender, juicy delicious ribs the easy way! Bake them today or tomorrow and then grill them up when you are ready! So yummy! Get out the napkins these are so messy but worth it! 

Click Dinners for more great recipes for grilling and back to school.

On the side gotta have potato salad! My Loaded Potato Salad is loaded with potatoes, bacon, cheese and green onions in a creamy Ranch Dressing. Total YUM! 

I make a mean Easy German Potato Salad too! 

For Bleu cheese lovers my Red, White and Bleu Potato Salad is perfect for this weekend's backyard BBQ's! 

Click Salads for loads of Pasta Salads, Coleslaw Recipes and more!

Got corn? The local sweet corn season is short.  Now is the time to get some.  Use that corn and even leftover corn on the cob to make this big beautiful Southwest Corn and Black Bean Salad.  It looks so pretty on that potluck buffet! It's a salad but it makes a healthy fresh dip with tortilla chips or Fritos too! 

Great either way! Now's a great time to get extra ears of corn on the cob and use my way to make Freezer Corn for that taste of summer all winter long! 

If you're grilling Brats this weekend, make sure to do them my way in a "Brat Tub" filled with butter, beer, onions and Kraut! BEST BRATS EVER! 

Gotta bring the beans? My Jazzed Up Baked Beans takes canned beans to a whole new level! So easy too! Got a big crowd coming this weekend? Make my BIG BATCH of Baked Beans in the Slow Cooker! These are ALWAYS A WINNER!

For dessert keep it easy breezy with a no bake Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle.  Make one big dessert in a pretty glass bowl or mini desserts in canning jars, wine glasses or for easy clean up  clear plastic cups! 

Here's a fun idea! Bake brownies and have the kids help skewer up these SUPER CUTE Patriotic Dessert Kabobs! 

I make Rice Krispies Dessert Kabobs too! Click DESSERTS for more sweet and super easy treats! 

Live on TV

Watch me LIVE this Sunday morning in Milwaukee at 8:45am on Fox 6 Wakeup! I'll share more end of summer recipes. 

Let's Travel Together!

Have you heard I'm hosting group vacations? 

My trips are so special and different from the rest!