Saying Goodbye to 2020 with an Evergreen Pastry Tree

Happy New Year’s Eve! Just for laughs, one of my neighbors shared his twelve insights looking back on 2020: 1. The dumbest thing I ever bought was a 2020 planner. 2. I was so bored I called Jake from State Farm just to talk to someone. He asked me what I was wearing. 3. 2019: … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Snowmen & Starfish

I must admit I was apprehensive… in fact I wasn’t even sure I wanted to go to the beach house at all… The last time we came, it was a series of disasters, and I just didn’t know how much more I could handle… BUT! Santa did bring us a new “sleigh” for Christmas… and … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Lightened Up Apps for the New Year

January is a popular time to shed holiday pounds, get back to a healthier life style, and start off the New Year with a fresh outlook… Thursday is New Year’s Eve, then on New Year’s Day there is a special broadcast to replace the cancelled Rose Parade, and then a weekend of football! You are … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Easy Sheet Pan Supper

Whew! It has been a whirlwind holiday this year, and if you’re like me, you are surrounded by boxes, decorations to put away, and a general mess… You might be tired of the kitchen, preparing food, and generally exhausted from holiday fun… BUT you still need to eat! This sheet pan supper is an easy … Continue reading

Merry Christmas!!

Merry Merry Christmas and Cheers to a New Year! ❤️ Jenna

Gifts From the Kitchen, Reindeer Food

Part of my extended family is coming over today for a safe visit, we will be outside for just an hour or so A short visit, we can’t break our tradition of celebrating Christmas Eve day together! Santa’s not joining us this year, he wants to stay safe so he can deliver the toys … … Continue reading

Party Panache, Pimiento Cheese & Sausage Puffs

This is a twist on an old Southern party favorite, Bisquick Sausage Balls Thank you Ricki for telling me about this version! This combination is great for Christmas because the red pimientos and green onion pieces make them look party festive! You can use prepared pimiento cheese, or make your own here Because of the … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken

At my house, this is one of our go to dinners it goes together in a snap and everybody loves it! I use precut chicken tenders which makes assembly a breeze Chicken tenders, brown sugar and bacon are all you need, and if you have time, a marinade for an extra flavor boost {I like … Continue reading

Gifts from the Kitchen, Last Minute Gifts!

Okay, so here we are 5 days until Christmas! There is still plenty of time to come up with a gift or two for last minute giving 5 days doesn’t leave us much time for making things, but there are a few things you can whip up quickly! First shop your house~ Be on the … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, St. Nick

Today we’re going to have some fun with St. Nick and Zentangle Zentangle is a pattern drawing technique that takes doodling to a new height I’m going to to show you all the steps, and you can draw and color your own, or use the free printables {links are at the end of the post} … Continue reading