Yesterday, the temperature outside finally dove into “almost chilly”. It was wonderful! It’s creeping back up into “warm” today, but yesterday sure did feel like...
We’ve lived in the South for the entirety of our marriage (15 years), and we’re still not “grits people”. We’ll eat shrimp and grits, but only if the grits are...
Despite washing my hands a kazillion times and always keeping hand sanitizer nearby, I’ve managed to catch my first official cold of cold and flu season. Either that or it’s...
One of our favorite dishes to splurge on at a local Mexican restaurant is an amazing burrito that’s stuffed with richly flavored shredded beef, corn,...
I just read that football may be a little less frustrating for a lot of people starting tonight. Excellent! In honor of the refs returning to work, I figured I’d...
We’ve lived in the South for a while now, and one thing I’ve learned is that it’s really hard to gauge exactly when fall begins down here. The air doesn’t...
About a month ago, after years of saying “I’m going to do that”, I finally got around to preserving some lemons. If you haven’t read the previous post about the...
Yesterday was just one of those days that called for a hefty dose of chocolate. I couldn’t get away from it. It had to happen. I came across this recipe...
One of my all time favorite chick flicks is Steel Magnolias. So many quotes, so little time. Shelby – “Pink is my signature color.” Clairee – “Ouiser, I’d recognize this...
I’ve made no bones in the past about my love of roasted vegetables. I’ve roasted cauliflower for you, brussels sprouts, edamame and corn, potatoes, and even kale. My obsession with...
Rainy days just lend themselves to baking. I can have all the get-up-and-go in the world, but if I’m greeted by a gross, rainy day I usually put that pep...
Well, it took a couple of weeks, but now our nights are busy again. After school activities have kicked off this week. We’re exhausted and very thankful it’s Friday. I...
We are a casserole lovin’ country, aren’t we? I don’t make casseroles often, but every once in a while, I really just want something warm and comforting for dinner, even...
Sunday was Avery’s 6th birthday. How did we get to six so quickly? My baby isn’t a baby anymore. In fact, just yesterday she was telling me that someone...