Lisa Ireland | The Northside Sun

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 1,195 Reads
On Fri, 05/15/2020 - 12:24 PM

While many of us have been spending extra time in our gardens the past few weeks, I do not have a green thumb. I love the idea of having lots of beautiful plants scattered around my house, however I cannot keep a plant alive. I cannot tell you how many fiddle leaf fig trees I have purchased and killed.

The great quarantine recipe exchange

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 1,732 Reads
On Fri, 04/24/2020 - 11:48 AM

Yikes, another week of the shelter-in-place order and another week of cooking every single meal for my family.

Easter canceled; not at my house!

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 891 Reads
On Thu, 04/09/2020 - 05:16 PM

“Easter canceled due to the coronavirus!” That was the recent headline on one of my now-deleted news apps. Seriously, what an eye-catching headline. It did, however, grab my attention and my thoughts.

Recipes from Staff Breakfasts

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 945 Reads
On Fri, 03/13/2020 - 12:46 PM

I used to work several days a week at my church’s preschool. On the first Wednesday of every month, the staff takes turns putting on a breakfast. I have had some of the tastiest breakfast treats. The breakfast always provides an opportunity to taste some new ideas to serve for breakfast. Many times I feel like I make the same thing every day.

Recipes I love from people I love

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 955 Reads
On Fri, 02/21/2020 - 10:51 AM

During a recent recipe search, I realized that many of my “go to” recipes are named for friends or family. Recipes with titles such as Linda’s Tomato Soup, Vicki’s Brisket or Turner’s Pound Cake fill my collection. And I am not alone in including names in recipe titles. Why do I name these recipes? Why do we name recipes that way?

Cooking with kids -- What not to do

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 1,370 Reads
On Fri, 01/24/2020 - 10:34 AM

January in Mississippi is wet and cold, and many days can pass without seeing the sun or enjoying the outdoors. When my children were much younger, we often decided that it would be fun for us to cook together on these long “inside” days. I dreamed that this would be a fun, educational, and an enriching family time - - Wrong.

Gifts to make and give this Christmas

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 3,132 Reads
On Thu, 12/19/2019 - 11:41 AM

Each year, we make treats to share with our neighbors, friends and family. In the past, I have made bread for teachers, snack mix for neighbors and bundles of sweets for friends and family. These are recipes for a few of our favorite holiday gift items.

Christmas Toffee

Thanksgiving: A little simplified

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 626 Reads
On Fri, 11/22/2019 - 12:49 PM

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the sights and smells of that big meal are all over the grocery stores. Believe it or not, now is the time to buy a turkey. If you buy a large frozen bird, as we do, it takes about four to six days for it to completely thaw in the refrigerator. Plan to buy your frozen bird this week.

Chili recipes come out in fall

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 901 Reads
On Sun, 11/17/2019 - 01:53 PM

Each fall, our church hosts an annual chili cook-off. It is always a fun time and a great way to welcome in a little cooler weather. This has become the kick-off to one of my favorite seasons.

One big roast equals five good dinners

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 872 Reads
On Sun, 11/03/2019 - 03:30 PM

This time of the year can be quite chaotic at our house. The transition back to school from the lazy days of summer to the crazy days of fall is a wild one. With homework, practices, weekend games, school and other activities, I never seem to have time to cook. That is why I love this recipe.

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