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 y'all cooking this weekend? Here's a simple recipe I shared a few years ago for pulled pork sliders. I fried some dill pickle slices and made a quick slaw, and served with some baked beans and chips. I hope y'all have a great day! Pulled Pork 4-6 lb. boneless … Continue reading Pulled Pork Sliders
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
Recently a very good friend of mine sent me a text saying she went to dinner with some high school friends, and for the first time got major judgement from one of them on how she dressed. She went on to say it was over a particular shirt she had bought at a very popular … Continue reading Encouragement
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
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
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
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
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
Southern Savorings 