Tablescapes, King & Queen of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts She made some tarts All on a summer’s day The Knave of Hearts He stole those tarts And took them clean away The King of Hearts Called for the tarts,    And beat the knave full sore; The Knave of Hearts brought back the tarts,    And vowed he’d … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Asian Glazed BBQ Ribs
January may seem like a funny time to post a BBQ ribs recipe, but even if you’re up to your boot tops in snow, you can make this lip smacking recipe in your oven! My husband has decided to learn how to cook. He has always grilled, but nothing fancier than a bottled marinade or … Continue reading
Holidays, Valentine’s Day Round-up
I might have mentioned, a gazillion times, that Valentine’s Day is a very special holiday in our house…it’s only a month away! My oldest son was born on Valentine’s Day, so we have always gone all out to celebrate, like this  Valentine Birthday table several years ago I like … Continue reading
Creations, Painting Roses
Since Valentines Day is on the horizon, I thought it might be fun to paint some roses The rose itself is a complex creature, layers of petals and color tones It’s all a matter of simplifying, breaking down the shape The simplest “rose” is an oval or circle … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, French Onion Soup Penne
Have I mentioned my husband has now taken up cooking? As in reading cookbooks, planning dinners, shopping for ingredients, prepping in advance, serious cooking? Like Grilled Lamb Chops with Mustard Molasses Glaze from Bobby Flay… fancy schmancy cooking! I am all about help in the kitchen, and he will let me contribute a side dish … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Sparkling Snowflakes
After a sweaty December our temps have dropped Some of us are very happy about it It’s a sparkling snowflake celebration! The snowman lantern sits atop a bonfire log like a king Surrounded with sparkles and baubles and bling Paper lace doilies … Continue reading
Holidays, Mardi Gras Round-up
Spring holidays for 2016 are all piled up this year, with Fat Tuesday, February 9, so close to Valentine’s Day…Â just a mere month away! Mobile, Alabama is one of the first American cities to celebrate Mardi Gras, so it is serious business on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Â You can read more … Continue reading
Party Panache, Raspberry Brownie Cheesecake Kebabs
I know, I know, everyone is on a diet, eating healthy and shedding holiday pounds… We put off our diet resolutions for a few days because we had a few more parties after Christmas, watching the Cotton Bowl and my son in law, NG’s birthday Even when you are all cooked out, you can still … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Good Luck Bama!
We’re counting down to Jan 11, the National Championship Play-off game!! We won’t be going to Arizona, but will be doing our rooting from here  Getting fired up and bringing out the game day gear We’ll need lots of touchdowns to win the big game To … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Bacon & Eggnog Panettone Pudding
Here’s a twist on a breakfast casserole that will also help you use up your leftover Panettone and eggnog We enjoyed this for a festive New Year’s Day brunch watching the Rose Parade It is so easy to make the day before and put in the oven the next morning I always cook bacon in … Continue reading
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