Rainy Days and Comfort Food

A couple of Saturday's ago it was one of those mid-spring transition days in St. Louis. It was raining and it was a bit cool and I really had no plans for the day, which was a bit unusual. I was having a bit of a blah day, and I know for a lot of … Continue reading Rainy Days and Comfort Food

Fine China and Fond Memories

I was cleaning out the closet in the laundry room the other day, you know the dreaded closet that is the catch-all for items you just want to put somewhere. Anyway, I looked to the top of the closet and there they were--neatly stacked boxes that held my fine china. Yes, my fine china was … Continue reading Fine China and Fond Memories

Saturday Night Church and Breakfast In the Afternoon……New Easter Traditions

For the last 15 Easters we've attended church on Sunday morning and then had lunch together. This year we did something a little different. My oldest daughter is a worship leader at her church, Grace Church, in St. Louis County. She was singing and they have a Saturday night service, so we decided this year to … Continue reading Saturday Night Church and Breakfast In the Afternoon……New Easter Traditions

“Steaking” a Claim for Warmer Weather

I love everything spring. For me, the first hints of spring are a happy reminder the fun will soon begin with friends, great food and lots of laughter under the "Willow Tree." February was cruel in St. Louis. Snowy, icy and cold. As March approached and I looked at the 10 day forecast it showed one … Continue reading “Steaking” a Claim for Warmer Weather

Fried Chicken and Sweet Home Alabama

It's amazing how an aroma can conjure up such memories and insight. I decided to fry some chicken fingers the other night. I was home alone and knew I had to cook this chicken or it was going to spoil. When my oil was heated I dropped the chicken in and as it began to fry, … Continue reading Fried Chicken and Sweet Home Alabama

For the Love of Sweets and Oh Yeah, Valentines Day

Who doesn't love a little sweet treat? I have to admit, I'm not a huge fan of sweets, but I like to have a little bite now and then. However, I do enjoy making sweet treats, so when my friend Bridgette asked me to help her by doing some baking, I was more than happy to … Continue reading For the Love of Sweets and Oh Yeah, Valentines Day

Date Night at Home

Every girl loves date night. And I'm not an exception to the rule, however my husband travels for work and he's on the road or in an airplane for many hours in the week, so I decided we would have a date night at home. I found this beautiful piece of salmon at Costco (my … Continue reading Date Night at Home