Easter peep rice krispie nests

I made these Easter treats for the kids to take to school for their class Easter party tonight.  They are really easy to make and fun for kids to help make.
Rice Krispie Peep Nests
 In an 8c microwavable bowl, put 2 tablespoon of butter or margarine.  Add 1 small bag of mini marshmallows (or 1/2 of [...]

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Spongebob Birthday Party

Yesterday, we had my daughter, Jamie’s 6th birthday party.  She decided she wanted a Spongebob birthday party, so we drew 7 Spongebob characters on bristol board and the kids spent the last week coloring them.

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Baked beans and homemade bread

Sometime during the weekend at our place, you can usually smell fresh bread cooking.  Who can resist a slice of warm fresh bread with butter on it?  Or better yet, sticky buns?  Last weekend, my husband, Mike, made a pot of baked beans to go with our fresh bread – one of our kids’ favorite [...]

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Ski Day Crock Pot Roast

Read this post to read about how to make a delicious crock pot roast for days when you will be out of the house for the day. Perfect for work days or weekend family activity days.

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Lunch for 10-12 co-workers

On Tuesday, I prepared lunch for my co-workers at RE/MAX.  We were having our monthly team meeting and since Tuesday is my day off (except for the meeting!), I offered to make lunch.  Here was the menu:

Veggies and dip (carrots, red peppers, celery and cucumbers with bacon, cheese and chive dip)
Shrimp with seafood sauce
Meat and [...]

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Smores – yummy dessert for the kids – and the kids at heart!

My daughters, Casey and Jamie, had their friends over last night for dinner.  For dessert, I thought it would be fun to have Smores.  This is an idea I got while we were on a recent Disney vacation.  While dining at the 50s Prime Time Café, one of the dessert options was Smores.  We tried [...]

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Welcome to Barb’s Kitchen!

Welcome to my newest blog – Barb’s Kitchen.
Here, you will find meal ideas, recipes, bithday party ideas, entertaining ideas and more!
If you have a great receipe to share – fabulous!  Please email me at kitchen@asselingroup.com or post it on this blog.  If there is a receipe you are looking for, just let me know and [...]

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About Barb Asselin

Barb Asselin is a wife, mother, teacher, writer and internet marketing consultant who loves to cook.

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