Life with Janet

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I’ve got spring fever and I’ve got it bad. I’ve had enough snow, enough cold, enough frosty car windows when…

Warning: this is not your typical New York style, dense cheesecake. Despite its appearance of looking overbaked when it comes out of…

I have six vacation days to use up by the end of the year. Vacation Day 1: 5 hours spent…

These cookies are light and layered and flaky and they stay soft! This recipe was handed down from my aunt.…

What’s not to like about big chocolate cherry cookies? Did I mention that they’re double chocolate? That they’re big? That…

Christmas carols and decorations everywhere…no wonder I’m starting to feel a little bit christmassy already! Last week we posted our…

Every year we celebrate the fourth of July at a large farm party near Stephen’s hometown. The family who hosts…

I love Japanese food, and my husband is very fond of Hibachi in particular. But, it’s so expensive! So, we…

I have a weakness for Hibachi restaurants. I don’t think that I ever tire of them. When the Monkey was a…

Sugar cookies are so delicious and simple to make. Not to mention all the creative ways to decorate and serve…

Need a quick weeknight dinner idea that combines protein, veggies, and full flavor? This might be your answer. I’ve been…

I already have a delicious enchilada recipe on here, but I am not against trying out new things. Think of…

This Cheesy Broccoli Soup was always a favorite with my kids when they were growing up. It is quick and…

This is my favorite fudge. It's my own recipe that I have perfected over the 35 years that I have…

When I was growing up, we had a family friend named Henry Espinoza who frequently stopped by our house unannounced. …