Happy Tuesday, everyone! I've shared this recipe before for this banana bread, but since I decided to bake a loaf, I thought I would share it again. This recipe has been in my family for years, and it is the absolute best I've ever made. I tried other banana bread recipes, and I always return … Continue reading Banana Bread
My husband and I moved from Saint Louis to South Alabama. We lived in the area for 29 years, and while it was a wonderful home for our daughters and us, South Alabama is home to both of us. But, it’s been cold! When we arrived with the moving truck, it was 81 degrees in … Continue reading Tortellini Soup
Happy Friday, everyone! What are your weekend plans? I hope some yummy food is on your list. Being from the South, my specialty is Southern cuisine, but one of the satisfying things about cooking is that you never have to limit yourself. Bearing that in mind, I thought I would share this stuffed pepper recipe … Continue reading Stuffed Red Peppers
Happy Hump Day! Who loves a low country boil? I would have to say it's ranked up there with one of my most favorite meals, and if you're feeding a crowd, it's one of the most leisurely meals to serve! I've shared this recipe before, but I thought I would share it again since we're … Continue reading Low Country Boil
Who loves a good shish-kebob? It’s one of my favorite dishes, and I once did an article for the magazine, and the entire dinner was on a stick, including dessert and salad! I learned while prepping for this meal, you can put anything on a stick to eat, and everyone gets their own, so it’s … Continue reading Grilled Balsamic Rosemary Steak, Bacon, Potato & Mushroom Kebob
Summer is winding down, and I'm trying to absorb every little goodness that goes with it before old man winter starts knocking! I was fortunate enough to share my love for cooking in a local publication StreetScape Magazine. Admittedly I was a bit nervous because I'm no professional chef! But, most great cooks … Continue reading Mini Whoopie Pies
Can you believe Fall is just around the corner? Summer is coming to an end and after spending summer evenings under the Willow Tree, it's now time to start thinking fire pits and outdoor heaters, sitting around the table with friends and some wonderful fall comfort food. Recently, I had the privilege/blessing to contribute to … Continue reading Pumpkin Casserole…..Really?
Hello everyone and happy summer! Have y'all been as busy as I have thus far? And where did it go? School will be starting for some of the schools here in a few days. As I said, we've been busy with various things, graduations, a bit of travel, house guests, dinner gatherings under the Willow … Continue reading Hey…..I Saw You In a Magazine
Hello, and I should say to myself, welcome back! Life has been crazy busy lately and unfortunately my blogging has been neglected! I have a dream that eventually this will become my full time job, however there are those people out in the world that like it very much when the bills are paid, so … Continue reading Home…It Really Is About the Heart
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
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