Creations, Weathered Flower Pot
This wacky winter has everyone on edge, so when our temperatures climbed into the 60s recently, naturally the first thing that popped into my head was, “I’ve got to spray paint something!!” The only thing I could find was an old terra cotta flower pot in the garage In my wild excitement I forgot to take … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Chef’s Table
This table is for my son, the “chef.” He is always cooking for us, and loves to help me with the blog too…”you should blog this Mom~” The least I could do is set a table in his honor! The centerpiece is made of dish towel roses and utensil stems A chef ornament hangs from … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day! Bacon Salt
I know, right~ I mean really, Bacon Salt??? When I saw this recipe, it fit right in with the “bacon/man-food” type theme I had going on for my son’s Valentine birthday, so I had to make some You can whip up a batch today in a matter of minutes if you need a last minute … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Pork and Green Chili
I know to most of the country snow is no big deal~ in Alabama it is a huge deal. This is our third snow in 3 weeks. We were ready this time! When it started, hours after the storm in Atlanta and Charlotte, because it was rotating backwards, most of our fair Southern city was … Continue reading
Creations, French Pastry Box
This is a quick fun project using Mod Podge, which is basically just Elmer’s glue I have some little crates that are antique “wannabes” and I have been debating on what to do with them~ I printed out a French label from the Graphics Fairy. I really wanted to do a transfer method, but didn’t … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Pear and Gorgonzola Quiche
If I had a top ten favorite foods list, pears and bleu cheese would be on it. When I saw this recipe for Pear and Gorgonzola Quiche, I felt a little weak in the knees. This dish was created for me! Did I mention it has a Walnut Butter Crust? I feel faint Grind the … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Black & White Bistro
To distract myself from the falling snow a few days ago that once again was not predicted in our deep Southern city I set a table dreaming of a quaint cozy bistro with coffee, lattes and biscotti luscious dark chocolates fine wine to drink and quality olive oils for drizzling candles and flowers and garlic … Continue reading
Holidays, All Occasion Coconut Cupcakes
This is my go to, perfect for everything cupcake I start with a box of French Vanilla cake mix and add some goodies an extra egg, coconut oil, buttermilk, sour cream, vanilla instant pudding, vanilla and coconut extract. They’re great for football parties, green “grass” topped little bites of sweet cake and of course perfect … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Cheese Fondue Dip
Are you going to watch the Olympics? We are sports fanatics, and love to curl up with something good to nibble on, you know, to keep up our strength from all that exertion This cheesy fondue dip will take you straight to the apres ski party in Sochi! We had this for Super Bowl munching … Continue reading
Holidays, Man Bait for Valentines Day
They say a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach~ Here are some goodies to get you there in a hurry!! One bite of chocolate drizzled caramel maple bacon and he’ll be hooked! Toss in a chocolate dipped caramel drizzled potato chip and he’ll be all yours! I cooked the bacon on a … Continue reading
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