Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies
When those who have their feet under your table have food allergies, you look for new options. Enter, these gluten free oatmeal cookies. Or maybe I should call them gluten free chocolate chip cookies. Either works! Years of slimy oatmeal breakfasts as a child, forced by my dear mother, created a need for new uses for oats. I’m a lover of those chocolate oatmeal no bake cookies like the ones at our class reunion. My recipe for meat loaf always includes oatmeal for a binding agent. So, oats in various types are a pantry staple. Can I be honest for…
Rotisserie Chicken Broth
I don’t know about you, but I am admitting my guilt of tossing the rotisserie chicken skin and carcass instead of using it to make a great rotisserie chicken broth. Are you guilty of this, too? Seriously. More often than…
2025 Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville
Every year I make the trip to the annual Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville. It NEVER disappoints. Why attend the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville? The annual event serves as a fundraiser for Cheekwood and Nashville ECON charities…
Favorite Valentine’s Day Ideas
Are you in need of a few Valentine’s Day ideas? Valentine or Galentine’s Day treats? A bit of Valentine’s Day ideas always lifts the spirits, makes life a little brighter, and warms the heart. Toss in a bit of chocolate…and…
Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole
There are times when it’s cold outside and a simple casserole works for dinner. My husband loves rice …and when there’s chicken to be cooked and all the ingredients in the pantry? This chicken and rice casserole ticks all the…
Weekend Moments
Just thought I would dip my toes in the water today and share a bit of weekend moments on a Saturday. It has been a cold and comfort food week here. Fresh greenery with red bows, (for Valentine’s Day, right),…
Southern White Beans and Ham
Are you a lover of southern white beans and ham? Growing up, there was always a pot of them made during the winter months. Restaurants here locally serve white beans and ham with fish, hushpuppies and other sides. Free. Just…
Super Bowl Glazed Chicken Wings
Are you a wings fan? Maybe you are like us and reserve chicken wings for game days or Super Bowl celebrations. They truly are a favorite Super Bowl appetizer, aren’t they? I found a recipe and pulled my pepper jelly…
Favorite New Year’s Eve Appetizers
I’m not sure if you are entertaining on New Year’s Eve or joining others…but, here are a few of my FAVORITE New Year’s appetizers! Make them for those gathered with feet under your table…or take them along for gatherings elsewhere.…
The BEST Breakfast Sandwiches
I don’t know about you…but, having a great breakfast when guests are staying makes life better. The recipe today makes the BEST breakfast sandwiches that we love. This recipe was a hit for Christmas morning brunch. But, truly? New Year’s,…
Tips for an Easier Christmas Week
It’s hard to imagine that next week is Christmas. I don’t know about you, but I am all about any ideas or tips that can make for an easier Christmas week. I’m sure you have all done better preparing than…