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Aug 12
This is my absolute favorite summer squash recipe. I got it from a friend many years ago when I was complaining about our “bountiful” (an understatement, believe me!) harvest of yellow crook neck squash. I’d already filled the (read full article)
cooking, country living, crook-neck squash, food, Recipes, southwestern squash skillet, squash, summer squash, vegetable garden, yellow squash recipe
Jul 08
My ambitions of keeping a running log as we counted down the days til our son and future daughter-in-law’s garden wedding were thwarted, (there was just too much to do) but the wedding did go on without a hitch. After a lot of hard work, and (read full article)
country life, country living, family, garden wedding, gardening, june wedding, outdoor wedding, Photography, shoestring wedding, wedding
Mar 16
I am the first to admit I’m not the most organized cook in the world, and ok, I’ll even go so far as to say I’m not the neatest–especially when it comes to baking. But after an entire weekend of mixing, baking, frosting, (read full article)
baking, country living, cupcake tree, home cooking, Recipes, wedding, wedding cupcakes, wedding garden
Mar 02
God help me. I have a new knife. It’s really sharp. I also have a new box of bandaids. Because my new knife is apparently more than I can handle. Oh, sure, I’ve had lotsa new knives before–but never one like this baby. (read full article)
cooking, kitchen knives, pampered chef santoku knife, santoku knife
Mar 01
This is a recipe I found years ago in a cookbook put together by a women’s group my mother was in. It became an instant favorite for my beef loving crew, and I like it because I can throw it on and pretty much forget about it til dinner. Plu (read full article)
cooking, drip beef, food photography, Recipes, roast beef, sandwiches
Feb 22
To read more click HERE Filed under: soup Tagged: chicken and dumplings, comfort foods, country living, recipes (read full article)
chicken and dumplings, comfort foods, country living, Recipes, Soup
Feb 22
recipe rating: INTERMEDIATE* I love chicken and dumplings. I mean, I really LOVE chicken and dumplings! I especially love chicken and dumplings when it’s cold outside, and man has it ever been cold! Other than fried chicken, chicken and (read full article)
chicken and dumplings, comfort food, cooking, country living, Recipes, Soup
Feb 07
The wedding is 5 months away and the plans are falling into place for our middle son David and his fiance Teresa’s Tuscan themed garden wedding. The bridesmaids have been chosen–her sister will be matron of honor. Her sister-in-law, and future (read full article)
backyard wedding, garden wedding, love, marriage, shoestring wedding, spring wedding, tuscan wedding, wedding, wedding on a budget
Jan 05
The wedding is 5 months away and the plans are falling into place for our middle son David and his fiance Teresa’s Tuscan themed garden wedding. The bridesmaids have been chosen–her sister will be matron of honor. Her sister-in-law, and (read full article)
backyard wedding, garden wedding, love, marriage, shoestring wedding, spring wedding, tuscan wedding, wedding, wedding on a budget
Jan 05
The wedding is 5 months away and the plans are falling into place for our middle son David and his fiance Teresa’s Tuscan themed garden wedding. The bridesmaids have been chosen–her sister will be matron of honor. Her sister-in-law, and (read full article)
backyard wedding, garden wedding, love, marriage, shoestring wedding, spring wedding, tuscan wedding, wedding, wedding on a budget
Jan 01
100 years later, we are all still wishing for the same thing–a happy and prosperous New Year! May 2010 bring your heart’s desire! Don’t forget to stuff yourselves with black-eyed peas tomorrow! Posted in holidays Tagged: 2010, (read full article)
2010, Celebrations, happy new year's eve, happy New Years, Holidays, New Beginnings
Nov 26
Norman Rockwell Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go….. HAVE A BLESSED, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! “O, heavenly Father: We thank thee for food and remember the hungry. We thank thee for health and remember the (read full article)
blessings, family, Holidays, thanksgiving
Nov 26
recipe rated: EASY* I think most families have a stash of beloved holiday recipes that have been passed down through generations of mothers to daughters (or sons). Of [...] (read full article)
baking, cooking, country life, country living, food, Holidays, Photography, Recipes, thanksgiving, thanksgiving recipes
Nov 11
What family doesn’t have a bunch of family favorites they serve for the holidays? Our family is no exception, and thanks to a long tradition of great cooks, I have a treasure trove of tried and true never-fail “winners” that I nev (read full article)
baking, cooking, country life, country living, food, Holidays, Recipes, thanksgiving, thanksgiving recipes, yeast biscuits
Oct 31
On Hallowe’en the thing you must do Is pretend that nothing can frighten you And if somethin’ scares you and you want to run Just let on like it’s Hallowe’en fun. ~Author Unknown Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Halloween (read full article)
Halloween
Oct 31
On Hallowe’en the thing you must do Is pretend that nothing can frighten you And if somethin’ scares you and you want to run Just let on like it’s Hallowe’en fun. ~Author Unknown (read full article)
Halloween
Oct 25
Recipe Rated: EASY* Fall is definitely in the air in my neck of the woods and to me, that means a crackling wood fire and the aroma of Cinnamon Apple Crisp wafting through the house. It’s one of my autumn rituals. I only make it once a year (read full article)
apple crisp, apples, baking, cooking, country life, country living, Dessert, Fall, family, food
Oct 25
Fall is definitely in the air in my neck of the woods and to me, that means a crackling wood fire and the aroma of Cinnamon Apple Crisp wafting through the house. It’s one of my autumn rituals. I only make it once a year on a crisp sunny day (read full article)
apple crisp, apples, baking, cooking, country life, country living, Dessert, Fall, family, food
Sep 11
Posted in america, usa Tagged: america, george w bush, patriotism, sept 11, sept 11 tribute, usa (read full article)
america, george w bush, patriotism, sept 11, sept 11 tribute, usa