Throwback Thursday, Easy Summer Desserts
Last weekend I heard this comment “Nobody makes dessert around here anymore…” I was thinking, “Didn’t I just make those Key Lime Pie Minis… not to mention the Jack Daniels chocolate cake I bought for Father’s Day…” “I promise I’ll make some next week for the 4th,” I said I must admit, I have been … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Hawaiian Pizza Empanadas and a Pineapple Cocktail
Hawaiian Pizza, pizza topped with pineapple, Canadian bacon or ham, is a favorite family combo I decided to try it in an empanada version An empanada is a stuffed turnover or pastry Roll out a refrigerated pie crust dough round just a little Cut circles with a glass or biscuit cutter or a glass, about … Continue reading
Party Panache, Summer Ladies Luncheon
Summer has arrived with a bang in the South, it is hot hot hot! Let’s keep cool today and have a fancy lunch inside I have been enjoying the flower filled Painted Birdhouse as a Summer centerpiece in the foyer It is the perfect spot to enjoy a cool Summer luncheon… Here is the menu … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Beets with Pastel
Pastel is such a fun medium, I think my favorite characteristic of pastel is that it delivers instant vibrant color Sea Oats Romanian Street This is my pastel set, it came in a wooden case with sponge inserts that hold the pastel sticks and keeps them organized {more info at the end of the post} … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Summer Quesadilla
Quesadillas, tortillas filled with layers of ingredients, don’t have to be Mexican or Tex-Mex Think of tortillas as bread and use them to make just about any kind of sandwich They are wonderful for breakfast filled with scrambled eggs and cheese, bacon or sausage You can also cut them into wedges and serve them for … Continue reading
Home Decor, By the Sea Mermaid Tray
Welcome to The By the Sea on a Tray Blog Tour! I’m joining my friend Katherine from Katherine’s Corner, and some other special friends, for another seasonal Tray Blog Tour A big thanks to Katherine! She is kicking off the tour today with her tray creation You can find all the other tour links at … Continue reading
Recipe Box, The Chef’s Best!
Happy Father’s Day! I know people think I do a lot of cooking, but truth be known I have a resident chef… We have a multi-generational household and he and I tag team the cooking and shopping for meals Sooo… In honor of my chef son, who is one of the world’s greatest Dads, I … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Sunflower in Different Mediums
I have been experimenting a bit with gouache paint and decided to paint a sunflower Gouache is a paint similar to watercolor, but it is opaque rather than transparent like watercolor You don’t have to worry about leaving white areas for highlights as you do with watercolor, because white gouache can be applied on top … Continue reading
Shells on the Beach Canvas
Welcome to the June edition of the monthly Creative Craft Hop! Sara from Birdz of a Feather is hosting, thank you Sara! Welcome friends, readers, and visitors~ if you’re coming from Purple Hues and Me I know you’re buzzing with excitement about her Bumblebee Wall Decor DIY Today I’m going to show you how to … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Salad
My favorite dinner in the summertime is a big salad To amp up an old Southern standby, Green Bean Bundles, which are small bunches of green beans wrapped in bacon, I made them into an easy satisfying salad Your microwave makes quick work of the prep Fresh green beans, in a ready to cook steamer … Continue reading
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