Party Panache, Salty Caramel Crème Brûlée
HHjr gave me a kitchen torch for Mother’s Day Yep, the same guy who gave me a giant metal rusty fish and a weathered buoy rope for my birthday… *Sigh* such a smart guy, he knows his Mom… So when life hands you a culinary torch, you make crème brûlée, right? crème brûlée, loosely translated, … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, “Crunch Time”
Certain subjects fascinate me and for some reason I have a thing for carrots Maybe it’s their bright color, funny shape or multiple textures… They just make me smile This painted carrot tutorial, demonstrates how easy they are to paint Today I thought it would be … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Summer Favorites
Right now I’m recovering from family vacation last week, 😴 and catching up, so I rounded up some of my very favorite summer tables to revisit They are full of ideas, inspirations and crafts you might like to try for your summer tables and vignettes Trattoria Sardina These colorful fish plates inspired ideas for painted accessories … Continue reading
Party Panache, Triple Chocolate USA Bundt Cake
While most people were making everything berry for the 4th I decided to make a good old fashioned chocolate cake Sheer decadence Devil’s Food cake mix, buttermilk, sour cream, chocolate pudding, butter, eggs, chocolate chips… Where is the fainting couch 😵 🛋 Chocolate chips are stirred into the batter before baking The batter is so … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Easiest Ever Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
This recipe is right up there with the easiest thing I’ve ever made, and it’s perfect for busy days year round, but in the summertime using the slow cooker keeps the kitchen much cooler than turning on the oven Our whole family was at the beach house last week, and I have to tell you … Continue reading
Recipe Box, BLT Pie
I think just about everyone loves a good BLT, so why not a BLT pie! I have made lots of tomato pies, a Southern summer favorite, and this one is topped with lettuce and loaded with the ever popular, Bacon HHjr planted chocolate sprinkle cherry tomatoes, their skin is sort of “dark chocolate green” They … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Painting Camp
CC is my painter, she absolutely loves it… “Can I paint?” “I wanna paint!” “Come on Daddy, come paint with us!” She often attracts a crowd, and before long, she has a painting class in full swing I haven’t gotten to paint … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Grillmaster’s BBQ Sauce
When I saw the spread on the kitchen island, I asked HHjr “What are you making?” “It’s a championship winning recipe adapted from Big Bob Gibson,” he replied Big Bob Gibson is an Alabama legend who is famous for his White BBQ Sauce and BBQ joints “Yikes, that’s a lot of ingredients!” I said “Yeah, … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Savory Corn & Basil Pancakes
This is a fun little side dish for summer Corn pancakes flavored with fresh basil At first your mouth might be confused, because subconsciously, pancakes signal a sweeter flavor But after a bite or two, the flavors of fresh corn and basil kick in, and you will be reaching for more This dish is much … Continue reading
Holidays, Happy 4th!
Our community annual 4th of July parade was on July 1 this year, and the parade route start is only a block away from our house, so vehicles lined up out front before it started All types of open vehicles, golf carts, convertibles, antique cars, decorated with flags and red white & blue … Continue reading
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