I can’t decide which I love more; Christmas or Cookies? It’s a constant tug-o-war in my life. No, really…it is. I don’t bake very much in the warmer months, I am actually not much of a baker at all , but I can throw down a mean cookie! Cookies from a roll are fine, I […]
03/11/201803/11/20181 Comment Cooking is not the only activity that brings me joy. I love DYI projects, especially any that I can do using recycled items, or re-purpose inexpensive items into something new and unique. I am a dollar store fanatic. I take my finds from my trips and turn them into decorations that are all […]
Bean DIP!! We have been on a serious dip kick this past month. I dunno why, but I’m certainly not gonna question such a good thing. That hunnyman O’ mine loves bean dip. I am a fan myself, so when I knew we would have the night alone together I made our favorite dip and […]
Once upon a time, I watched an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives® and this chef…. I will call her Queen of Cooks cause she is cooking royalty, added Captain Crunch® to her French Toast!! I was like … “Whoah, hold the phone, what did she just do?”, ” why is this not a bigger […]
Just like everyone, I am always looking for new ways to cook chicken. There are about a gazillion chicken recipes out there and I have tried about half of them. Well half of a gazillion is a lot, but its close let me tell ya. I wanted something that felt light but comforting at the […]
Olives, you either love them or hate them. I, personally, love them!! I have never found an olive that I hate. They have to be my favorite fruit. I love experimenting with new ways to serve them, its always fun because I am the one that loves them the most . The hubbyman, he can […]
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way, oh what fun, OH! Hey, sorry, I have had this song in my head for at least a month… okay, maybe two… confessions… Christmas Candies are new to me, I have only been making them for about four years or so… but the question is… why did […]
It’s easy, it’s tasty, it tomatoey greatness… and you do not have to put the booze in, that can be up to you… either way, it’s still pretty dang good! With this line up, how can it be bad? __________ You will Need: 1 1/2 Tbsp each fresh lemon and lime juice 1 tsp onion powder 1 1/2 tsp […]
People say we southerns will fry anything, and that is the gospel!! We love our fried foods and as much as I try to eat healthy, somethings just can’t be changed …and that includes the fried pickle!! Y’all just gotta try these… you will not be sorry!!!
Cinco De Mayo is just a week away. Here is one of my older recipes that I thought I would share with y’all. It is so good! I pinky Promise… 3 cooks cooked instant rice (cook in chicken broth instead of water for a much better flavor) 2 large Avocados 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed Lime […]
08/28/201608/30/20161 Comment I grew up on Biscuits! We had them for breakfast, lunch, supper, snacks. It was a filling little handful of love that didn’t break the bank and stuck to your ribs. ( I think they are still stuck, whew) Granny made these and yeast rolls, which around here we call Light Rolls, all […]
07/01/20182 Comments Well it’s common knowledge that we Southerners will fry anything… no really, anything. As history states, the concept of frying pickles was started in Arkansas..and has become a southern favorite through the years. They are finding their way onto menus throughout the USA, normally as an appetizer .. however, I could eat […]
Nothing says comfort, like a big bowl of soup, well maybe a bowl of soup and a big soft blankie. I love that January is National Soup Month, I’m always looking for any reason to celebrate food. This recipe is easy, but flavorful. It’s sweet, but savory. Its’s just good Y’all !! Ingredients 4 lb ripe tomatoes, quartered1 tsp […]
12/16/201801/18/20191 Comment I know… I’ve been missing in action for a several weeks and I have missed writing for ya’ll so much. A lot has been going on, its the craziest season of the year. After the hurricane ( Florence ) We had so much to do and so many projects. But I think I […]
