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Just in time for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July I have this fun red, white and blue jello dessert to share. I'm not typically a big jello person, but I love anything that brightens up dinner or a special time with friends. For this patriotic dessert I dressed it up a bit by serving it in my crystal glasses. I loved the variety of … [Read more...]
I've been posting recipes on the blog here since late 2011 and I really have to apologize. Until more recently my pictures of food were quite unappealing. Here's the evidence. A before and after of the recipe I'm sharing today. Ummm, that before is so terrible. I apologize for making you, my readers, want to … [Read more...]
When I was asked by Country Crock to share a favorite family casserole I started thinking about my history with casseroles. (I know, fascinating subject isn't it?) If you're from the south y'all know about casseroles. They're at every potluck dinner and many family meals. Dictionary.com says a casserole is a "noun 1. … [Read more...]
I found this bread recipe for Decadent Sweet Milk Bread from Frugal Dr. Mom. The first time I followed the recipe exactly and made the dough in the bread machine and then did the braid. This time I wanted to see if it would work as a loaf and save me some time. I am seriously in love with my bread machine, but it's a little quirky … [Read more...]
I hate to admit it, but it wasn't until recently that I made potato salad from scratch. And I'm from the south. Born and bred y'all. Picnics, lazy days, hamburgers and potato salads. I had deprived my family all their lives. ~sad~ Now that I've learned how to make this Red Potato Salad there's no stopping … [Read more...]
I love blogs that show such amazing pictures of food that you want to jump up and make it yourself. Perfectly round confections, goodness oozing from the delicacies. Then I wake up and see my own photography, done to the best of my ability with lights hanging from shelves and scrapbook paper for backgrounds. Totally flying by … [Read more...]
I don't know about you, but a basic "open and dump" recipe for busy days is an absolute lifesaver for me. I saw this recipe and wanted to see if it was truly as easy as it sounded. It was. My family loved it and the house smelled as if I'd cooked all day. Score one more for the slow cooker! If you want to totally impress your … [Read more...]
Other than a wreath on my front door this vintage tablescape is the first sign of Easter in my home! If you've been following along with our kitchen makeover you can see a sneak peek of our kitchen table and chairs makeover in these pictures. As usual, my DIY hubby did a great job! For my Easter tablescape I used pink/mauve chargers … [Read more...]
In our home the birthday kid gets to pick his favorite meal and dessert. Today is my birthday and I picked Li'l Ceasars(!), but at other times it might be Slow Cooker Taco Soup with Jiffy Corn Bread or Chicken and Chipped Beef with Cheesy Bacon Potatoes. For holidays, some foods are family tradition (for Thanksgiving we have to have turkey, … [Read more...]
Welcome! What started out as a little family journal in 2008 has turned into a passion for sharing my life, faith, adventures and dreams as a DIY, crafty, bargain hunting, homeschooling, memory keeping mom of both biological and adopted children. Make yourself at home! Click here to read more about me.
