Recipe Box, Bacon & Blue Stuffed Vidalias
Happy Father’s Day! Today’s recipe is sure to be a hit with the guys you know and love Sweet Vidalia onions stuffed with bleu cheese and bacon and baked or grilled Note: you can use any sweet onion and a different cheese substitute Smoked Gouda, Pepper Jack or flavored goat cheese if desired AND You … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Pink Roses
I know I’ve been on a floral kick lately, but I promise I’m working on some landscapes and other stuff I hope to share with you soon These roses were inspired by a MacKenzie-Childs floral rug And a large bud painted on the wall … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Porky Pig!
I know a guy that loves to grill The more grills he has going, the better he feels The weekly favorite is some form of pork Spare ribs, pork butt, bacon, so tender all you need is a fork … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Asian Peach Slaw, Salad or Pulled Pork Wrap
It’s Peach Season in Alabama! Chilton County peaches are a celebrated summer treat The peach water tower in Clanton Alabama, the hub of Chilton County, is an infamous landmark Sunday usually means BBQ ribs or Pork butt at our house For Monday leftovers I decided to jazz things up with an Asian Peach Slaw to … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Ranch Picnic Chicken Nuggets
Ranch Picnic Chicken Nuggets are like take-out fried chicken Grab ‘n go, Eat and run, Pack a Picnic, Chicken! But sooo much better… Tender, tasty, buttery, tangy, crispy bites You can whip these up in no time at all! Guess where the crunch comes from Potato Chips! Plus a little Ranch seasoning and some Parmesan … Continue reading
Holidays, Father’s Day Tree
Honor Dad this Father’s Day with a tree decorated with his favorite things! This silver pencil tree stays up year round at the beach house, decorated for special holidays, or seasons Before I bring out the flags and fireworks for the 4th of July, I decided to … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Alabama Magnolia
Magnolias are in full bloom in Alabama, and after reading a recent post, The Magnificent Magnolia, by my fellow Alabamian friend Pam@Everyday Living, I had to paint one of these magnificent beauties I have painted magnolia blooms many times on glassware and buckets, the fat velvety white petals can be … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Blackened Snapper Tacos with Pico de Gallo
“Hey Mom, I’ve got a blog post for you…” HHjr text me, “I’ll email you the photos” “Really?? Thank you!” Last weekend HHjr and some buddies had great luck on opening day of Snapper Season on the Alabama Gulf Coast I’ve known them all since they were little, such great guys, and it was a … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Quiet Little Beach Town
Summer weekends on the coast are wild and crazy But Mondays are nice and quiet, and somewhat lazy Things seem to settle down in my little beach town After a house full of guests it’s nice to have no one around … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, EZ Ranch Hashbrown Casserole
We do a lot of cooking at the beach house but we don’t spend much time in the kitchen I am always on the looking for fast prep recipes so I can get back to the fun This potato casserole can be assembled in 5 minutes and it will be devoured! Stir the dry ranch … Continue reading