Party Panache, Team Pride, Southern Favorite Recipes for the National Championship

I know everyone is focusing on New Year’s Resolutions, dealing with life in this pandemic, and trying to stay sane in this political turmoil… but here in Alabama, we are focused on the National Championship game tomorrow night! We love to go all out for Alabama games, but with safe socializing in mind and the … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Wedge Salad Dip and Garnish Ideas

🍾Happy New Year! My goal for January is to lighten things up and although this dip not exactly diet fare, it is a lighter version of a typical party dip with low fat sour cream and lots of vegetables I served this to our Alabama football fan friends, while we were watching the play off … Continue reading

Tales of the Traveling Tote Fall Adventures

  Welcome to the December 1 Tales of the Traveling Tote! Join me and the other Tote Gals while we share our fall adventures.  I was so thrilled to be asked to join this group several years ago when I received my Tote for Christmas.  Even though I have only met 2 of these ladies, … Continue reading

Party Panache, Fall Favorites for Game Day

We had a big spread at our house last weekend for the Alabama/Ole Miss game, lots of fans for both teams         Now, poor Ole Miss has been having an identity crisis lately, changing their mascot from the Rebel Man, to the Black Bears, and now the Land Sharks…       … Continue reading

Party Panache, Tide Pride Red & White BBQ Chicken Rolls

Okay, this is one of those “drop everything and make these now” recipes! Roasted Chicken, red and white BBQ Sauces, white cheddar cheese, all rolled up in crescent roll dough and baked to perfection They are creamy, spicy, sweet, savory, cheesy fabulous! Perfect for game day!  So what do you think this one means, Tide … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Sugar Bowl Santa

  We have had quite a Christmas in Alabama this year       After a devastating loss to our arch rival, Auburn, in the Iron Bowl, we thought our football season was over  😢         Then we got an early Christmas present Dec. 6 when it was announced that Alabama was … Continue reading

Home Decor, Finally Fall!

  I think we are all having fun welcoming fall this year, and even if cooler temps haven’t arrived where you are, pulling out pumpkins and all things autumn makes us at least pretend to feel cooler       Last week I was able to do a little fall-i-fying…     Come on in, … Continue reading

Party Panache, Tide vs Tigers

I don’t usually post on Mondays but I have 2 important things to share… Big game tonight!!  and 1 day sale on Society 6  with free shipping!!   The snow and ice has melted and we’re having friends over tonight to root for the Tide Here’s the menu:   Recipes coming up soon! Roll Tide … Continue reading

Holidays, New Year’s Eve Ideas

What are you doing New Year’s Eve? This year we are hoping to celebrate early in the day watching the Tide play the Washington Huskies to get a slot in the National Championship game Jan. 9 I am wondering how I am going to combine glam with football… I definitely want to serve something that … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, State Pride Sign, Sweet Home Alabama

I have spent this week getting ready for fall, stashing summer things away and pulling out some fall and football things to kick off the season     I have to be careful about what I hang on the front door, it’s not very well protected from the elements, plus critters and birds love to … Continue reading