Fearless Friday, Sketching
Drawing and painting is just like anything else, it takes practice practice practice Keep a sketch book or pad of paper handy and doodle while you’re on the phone or watching TV When you see something you like, in a magazine or on Pinterest, try drawing it for fun … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Green Chile Tomato Cheese Grits
In honor of my California guests this week, I’m serving cheese grits California style, spiced up with tomatoes and green chiles When I first moved to the South, I wasn’t a fan of grits, but once I was introduced to cheese grits a whole new world opened up I know using instant grits is frowned … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Grilling with HH, tips & tricks
HH has been saying for years that when he retired he was going to learn more about cooking than just throwing meat on the grill and a potato in the oven I never thought he would actually do it, but now he reads recipes, plans out meals days in advance, makes a grocery list, and … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Blueberry Cheesecake Danish
I’m not sure if this is breakfast or dessert It’s berry creaminess has just the right amount of sweet without being cloying like many bakery danishes I caught HH topping his with ice cream… 🍨 Divide the dough in half, according to the shape of your dish, you can make it square or into a … Continue reading
Home Decor, Fall Hospitality Buffet
Prayers today on this very solemn anniversary of 9/11 🙏 HH retired recently and we are spending most of our time on the coast I thought it would be hard to enjoy fall decorating in a beach atmosphere, but I have been having a lot of fun with the challenge, creating Signs … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Painting Pumpkins and a Giveaway!
After recently being disappointed by the too small pumpkin plates I ordered from Pottery Barn, I found these dinner plates from Pier 1 They are a generous size, perfect for dining or using as a platters…and guess what, they are melamine, perfect for the beach house! And just like the PB plates, they inspired a … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Peanut Butter Fool
I am a fool for both peanut butter and this easy way to make “ice cream” “Fool” or “Foole” is an English culinary term for dessert, traditionally berries buried in custard or whipped cream The base is super easy, sweetened condensed milk and thawed Cool Whip or beaten heavy whipping cream Now here’s the fun … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Any Sign of Fall in the Air?
Is there any sign of fall in the air? Not really, but I’m putting it there! Some crab things here And a pumpkin pillow there and one more pillow for the other chair This week the temperature is lower It feels … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Umami Burgers
I am a sucker for recipes that promise to be “the best ever” When I saw this recipe from a reputable food blogger deemed Best Burgers Ever, I couldn’t wait to try it Perfect for Labor Day Grilling! Did you have a wonderful holiday weekend or did Hermine rain out your plans? Our Labor Day … Continue reading
Whoops
😱 I published a post by accident this afternoon that will post on Thursday- please forgive me if you get it twice! Ironically it has fool in the title, and I definitely feel foolish! So sorry for the confusion! Jenna
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