Holidays, St. Patrick’s Day and Spring Chick Baskets
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ Today is CC’s 6th birthday! We celebrated yesterday with a birthday party at a dance studio, she had so much fun and even the boys joined in Sequined baseball caps and jazz glasses I also have 3 really … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Trees Workshop
Last weekend I took a 2 day acrylic painting workshop, The instructor was local artist, Melanie Morris She has an impressionist painting style and is a master at mixing colors Taking an art class is such a great way to recharge your batteries, learn, practice, or just … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Italian Sandwich Ring with Smokey Pimiento Cheese
Originally when I was developing this recipe, I was thinking I’d make a savory version of a King cake for Mardi Gras But since Mardi Gras is way yesterday, I decided to just call it an Italian Sandwich Ring It is actually similar to a New Orleans muffaletta sandwich minus the olive relish… I’m not … Continue reading
Home Decor, The Case of the Curious Tulips
We have had such a rainy, dreary winter in the South I’ve been filling my house with colorful flowers Roses, daffodils tulips I’ve never been especially drawn to tulips until I got some for Valentine’s day Darling Daughter & Nicest Guy … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Lemon Parmesan Broccolini & Roasted Radishes
Spring is springing around here I was in the mood to enjoy healthy fresh vegetables Roasted vegetables are my go to side dish simple to prepare, healthy and oh so flavorful I decided to try broccolini and radishes They are both drizzled with olive oil and seasonings, And the broccolini gets an extra flavor boost … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Alabama Cornfield
I want to thank everyone for your prayers and concerns for my fellow Alabamians impacted by the recent tornadoes…Alabama generally gets only negative publicity– storms, politics, racial issues…but it is truly a magnificent and beautiful state. We have mountains, lakes, beautiful trees, waterfalls, mild winters, and sugar white sandy beaches on our gulf coast…and most … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Sassy Southern Quiche
A favorite dip in the South is Hissy Fit Dip Legend has it that Hissy Fit Dip was supposedly named after a spoiled Southern belle who was so busy socializing that by the time she got to the appetizer table the dip was all gone, and in true spoiled Southern belle form, she threw a … Continue reading
Tablescapes, “Prickled Pink!”
Welcome to the annual Celebrate & Decorate Springtime Tablescape Blog Hop! I am “Prickled Pink” today to be joining the fun! Be sure to visit everyone, at the links below, throughout the week for inspiration and incredible Spring eye candy! I am head over heels about cactus … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, King Cake Crowns
Happy Fat Tuesday! For our celebration I made vanilla mini bundt cakes Don’t they look like little crowns? I had some help too! What makes these cakes so festive is the colorful batter Gel food coloring produces intense colors It is widely available in grocery, big box and craft stores I used a box cake … Continue reading











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