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BrynLikes 60ish retired nurse, wife, mom and grandma. Family recipes, easy dinners, comfort food and honest kitchen finds. Fun in the Florida Sunshine.

10/18/2026

What did you do today??? It was my son and daughter in law's annual Fall party and the theme this year was pumpkin patch. So lots of pumpkin cake pops! It was perfect party weather - the night was so fun! Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

10/16/2026

Does your local library have a resale bookstore? Ours is located just inside the doors of the main branch and is run by the Friends of the Ocala Public Library. I couldn't pass up a Cookbook sale, could you?? I'll be sure to let you know of any good recipes! make from them. If you haven't recently, ! encourage you to check out your local library and let me know what interesting things you discover😀

10/15/2026

Drew Cooks made this cheesy Beef and Rice taco bake look so good I had to try it! I was not disappointed- it is delicious and could not be any easier to make! I cut the recipe in half which was perfect for my empty nest house. We had enough for dinner and leftovers for lunch the next day.( 4 servings) If you have a bigger crowd just double up on the recipe.
How I made mine: prepare some taco meat according to your taco seasoning direction and set aside. (I did 1/2 ground beef cooked and drained, 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning- half a packet - 1/2 cup of water) into a 9x9 baking dish add 1 packet of Knorrs Taco Rice, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 cup of salsa of your choice ( 1/2 of a 16 once jar) and 1 cup of water. Stir it up then add your taco meat and top with shredded cheese (1-2 cups of cheese of your choice- we had cheddar so that's what we used) cover with foil and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Pull it out of the oven and cover with warm queso - l used 1 cup or half of a 16 ounce container.
Pop it back in the oven uncovered for 5 minutes. (I put my oven on broil but I don't recommend it because the queso got a little toasty) I topped mine with green onion and sour cream. This was so good and the leftovers the next day were even better. This recipe can also be made with chicken, should I try it next?? Knorr

10/15/2026

My go to recipe for deviled eggs is from the Better Homes and Garden cookbook and I've been making them this way for years. The cookbook recipe calls for six hard boiled eggs, but we always double it so this will make 24 deviled eggs. How I made mine: 12 hard boiled eggs • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 2 tsp mustard • 2 tsp vinegar • 1/8 tsp salt. I sprinkled some smoked paprika to garnish.

10/14/2026

This is part of Florida living I will never get used to! Woke up to this guy hanging out in my sink (eek!!!!)I thought he was a grasshopper but Google says he's a Conehead Katydid. You know, the insects that make that continuous buzzing noise on warm nights. He has been relocated to my front porch and my sink has received a major sanitizing! This is our first Katydid sighting..
It's usually unfortunate little lizards who take a wrong turn and end up being stalked around the house by my two Jack Russell dogs. So how's your morning going???

10/13/2026

One of the perks of living in Florida is running out into your front yard in your bare feet and pajamas to watch a launch. This morning it was SpaceX CRS-35 setting out on a cargo resupply mission. We got to see this beautiful jellyfish cloud a an awesome sight! and it was

10/13/2026

Sometimes it's just got to be quick and easy!
This weeknight chicken and biscuits dinner was on the table in minutes thanks to a couple of gravy packets, rotisserie chicken and premade frozen buttermilk biscuits that baked up in 10 quick minutes. Even the carrots were air fryer fast tonight! Do you have a favorite " instant dinner" you go to when you are minutes away from giving up and ordering take out? Let me know in the comments.

10/12/2026

Literally vanilla beans, alcohol and time -that's all it takes to make the most amazing vanilla extract. This extract will spoil you - you are never going to want go back to store bought again. How to make incredible homemade vanilla extract: weigh out 1 ounce of vanilla beans ( I used Madagascar Grade A) for each cup of neutral 70 proof or better alcohol
- I used vodka for this batch. ( You can
also use rums or bourbon but allow for a longer longer curing time. Run your knife down the center of each bean which will help release that rich vanilla flavor. pour the alcohol into a bottle with an airtight lid then add in your vanilla beans. Seal the lid tight and give it a shake every few days then just patiently wait - let the extract steep a minimum of 8 weeks - but for a rich vanilla flavor, it is best to let it cure 6 to 12 months. The best place to buy your vanilla beans is online and I’ll include my Amazon Affiliate Link ( ) if you would to try them!


10/11/2026

Allrecipes.com listed these simple Vanilla wafer cookies as one of their best vanilla recipes and for good reason! They are delicious on their own and make perfect sandwich cookies when filled with Vanilla Buttercream frosting! Here's how I made mine:
1 stick of softened butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
In a mixer combine the butter and sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix well. Then mix in the flour, baking powder and salt until blended. Drop the cookie dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet in 1 teaspoon size scoops about 2 inches apart and bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool completely before filling with vanilla buttercream frosting (¼ cup softened butter, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon milk - combine all ingredients
beat until creamy)

10/10/2026

This is my morning coffee upgrade - homemade vanilla sugar! It could not be easier to make and tastes wonderful in so many things! How I made mine: la Just split one vanilla bean open and scrape out the seeds and process it with 2 cups of sugar until well blended. Store in an airtight container and add the vanilla bean pod. The sugar will be full of vanilla flavor in one week. This sugar works in recipes with the same measurements as regular sugar.

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