Meatloaf is one of my favorite fall back recipes during times where it feel like we have something going on every day of the week. Ideal for assembling in advance I like to mix up this recipe and store in the fridge for a couple of days so I can just toss it in the oven as I walk through the door.
This comfort food recipe combines some of my favorite things – Hot Peppers, Bacon, and Hickory Farms. With just a touch of Hot Pepper Bacon Jam from Simply Hickory Farms this bacon meatloaf recipe is a combination of sweet and smokey flavors that everyone will love.

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One of my personal challenges each year is to finish reading 50 books from a variety of genres. I love young adult fiction and could read a book a night but to balance needing to sleep and pushing myself to learn I try to mix things up. I’ve found that reading 4 books a month is manageable and realistic plan to complete the 50 book goal. Each month I’ll be sharing my reading list and would love to hear what you’d like to see added to the list for the next month.
For March I have a couple of YA books and a few non-fiction pieces. What books are you reading right now?
Pasta salad is my go-to potluck solution. From summer barbecues to spring brunch menus pasta salad is a versatile option that can be customized for the weather, season and the group that is gathering This recipe is a variation of my favorite pasta salad combination and I love having the left overs to enjoy as lunches after a pot luck.
I love recipes where I can start part of the meal and leave it to finish while I clean up the kitchen or work on the the side dishes and this Gouda Stuffed Chicken Recipe is perfect for just that! Using Creamy Gouda from Simply Hickory Farms this recipe combines the savory taste of bacon with the sweet creamy flavor of gouda.






