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 first day of fall! Who loves a good pumpkin bread? Here's a great recipe I wanted to share with you. It's tasty and perfect for 2 loaf pans or for 7 mini loaf pans to share with friends. It hasn't quite felt like fall here yet, but this morning the air was crisp, which … Continue reading Pumpkin Bread
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
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
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
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
Southern Savorings 