• flowers for the mystery dinner
    Food,  Life,  Projects

    A Mystery Birthday Party

    Last year was a monumental birthday. One of those decades you are certainly in shock when it arrives. How could that number now appear on my cake? Months prior to this became the idea of a mystery luncheon birthday party…

  • grilled cheese croutons on wooden board
    Food

    Grilled Cheese Croutons

    I don’t know about you…but cooler weather brings both soups and grilled cheese sandwiches here. One of my nieces shared a new roasted red pepper soup with me…and there in the middle of that recipe was a simple mention of…

  • Crockpot Apple Jam in jars
    Food

    Crocktober- Crockpot Apple Jam

    Have you heard the term Crocktober? What a genius term for all of your favorite crockpot recipes that need to be enjoyed during October. That brought me to my favorite Crockpot Apple Jam recipe. One round made here and more…

  • single slice of cornbread
    Food

    Henry Lodge’s Cornbread

    Are you a cornbread lover? I don’t know about you, but a Lodge cast iron skillet is one of my favorite cookware pieces to use. For years my mother made the best cornbread in her cast iron skillet. I can’t…

  • Campfire S'mores Pizza, sliced
    Food

    Campfire S’mores Pizza

    I don’t know about you…but when October arrives? It’s all about s’mores and a campfire. My son is an incredible cook and when he shared this recipe that he prepared on his Green Egg? Even though I don’t have a…

  • mixed olive cream cheese spread
    Food

    Olive Cream Cheese Spread

    Often the most memorable recipes come from least expected moments. That’s true with this recipe. You see, my mother in law always bought small jars of cheese spreads that she would have set out for lunch or an appetizer before…

  • Tiny bouquet of flowers
    Life

    Hip Replacement Tips…Anyone?

    I realize that if you have found me here…you may expect a new recipe, DIY, or gardening tip…but, today? You know I never knew I would need to share the “hip replacement tips” topic. But, sure enough, when walking became…

  • how to create a casserole feature
    Food

    How to Create A Casserole

    Have you ever wondered how to create a casserole? What proteins, vegetables, pasta, sauces, spices, cheese or toppings make it all work? If you are a true southerner, casseroles are a favorite addition to any meal. Whether it be a…

  • Pumpkin cream cheese brownies
    Food,  Vue

    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Brownies

    It’s that time of year when pumpkin appears on our menu…from pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread and even pasta. Last year I shared one of my most favorite recipes that I got from a friend, tweaked, changed and then shared…

  • baked bagels on sheet
    Food,  Vue

    Protein Bagels

    Protein bagels. Who knew that was a thing? or that they were fast and easy? can be made gluten free? or with your favorite topping? Oh, my goodness! A few months ago, we vacationed with both boys and families in…