Recipe Box, Bleu Cheesy Mac with Pear Walnut Croutons

Tired of the same ole boring mac & cheese? This version is mac & cheese’s elegant cousin Rotini pasta holds the creamy bleu cheesy sauce in all it’s little crevices, and proudly sports a crown of pear & walnut croutons This doesn’t take long to prepare, it makes a large amount and it reheats like … Continue reading

Party Panache, Coconut Pineapple Faux Créme Brûlèe

I am really excited to share this today I can’t wait to find out what you think! This oh so tempting creamy dessert with a caramelized burnt sugar topping Garnished with fresh pineapple and coconut flakes Is actually… Wait for it… Greek yogurt!!! Yep, a truly guilt free, healthy, satisfying dessert! Slice fresh pineapple into … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Chinese Take-out Ribs

After watching an episode of The Kitchen on Food Network, HH & I decided to try the featured Take-out Style Chinese Spare Ribs They looked soooo good and simple to do Whoops…  😱 There is a lot of sugar in the marinade/sauce, which is why most BBQ methods don’t use sauce until the end of … Continue reading

Creations, Let’s Talk Cake!

  Let’s talk cake… It’s fun to draw   Paint         And sew!           You can change a cake with a filter or an app like Waterlogue       Or get it on a pillow       You can take it with you     It’s … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, “Experimenting”

I have been trying out some new supplies and my Sketching Station is growing     Everything is arranged on this tray for ease of use and transporting to any spot for drawing     I realized earlier this year that a lot of my markers and pens were ancient It was time to explore … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Oven-Dried Strawberries

Do you ever open your fridge and see sad strawberries? You know, bruised berries or berries a little past their prime? Don’t toss them out! You can bake them in the oven to dry them and extend their life After baking put them in a jar and keep them in the refrigerator for up to … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Burgers with Spiralized Onion & Pineapple Salsa & Everything Potato Chips

I’m focusing on using my spiralizer this month and I just discovered the best tip! If you make one cut from the center out to the edge of the food you want to spiralize,  it produces thin slices like a mandolin! How did I not know this, not everything has to be a noodle! This … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Summer Angel Hair Alfredo with Corn & Zucchini

Happy “Sneak Some Zucchini on your Neighbor’s Porch Day!” Yep, there really is such a day! And it’s today, August 8 Read all about it here There are a gazillion things you can do with zucchini, like Zucchini Hassleback Heros This is another great one~ and a perfect summer dish, thin pasta married with garden … Continue reading

Tablescapes, The Sun is So Bright, I’ve Gotta Wear Shades

We have had a crazy summer in Alabama, tons of rain and then bright sunshine,     We head to the porch when the weather is fine     And when the sun is out, it’s hot and bright,     Much to this pineapple’s delight!     Have you heard the song, “The Future’s … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, When Life Gives You Lemons

I love to flip through books and magazines a take a quick photo with my phone of something that catches my eye, like this refreshing lemon-lime cooler   source I love to draw and sketch with pen and colored pencils, it’s not messy, so you can do it anywhere     Don’t over think, try … Continue reading

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