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I'm linking up  here  today to show you some of my favorite things this week! Thanks for stopping by and let me know what you'r...

You guys.  Growing up stuffed peppers were always a favorite. I always asked my mom to make them for my birthday, I make extra fill...

A savory, rich southern breakfast favorite in handy pass-me-one-of-those form?  Perfection! I found this recipe in th...

I was talking to my mom as I left the grocery store the other day... Me: So, I think I'm gonna wrap some chicken breasts in baco...

My #1 kitchen assistant and very favorite 4 year old helped create these little sweeties and therefore got naming rights.  Friends, ...

Lasagna -I'm doing one for tonight and one for the freezer-here's how- 1 pound of Italian sausage, browned 1 jar spaghetti sa...

Here are a few treats we've been sharing on these cold winter nights. Hot Mint Chocolates Its a basic Hot Chocolate recipe with a ...

Turkey is probably the preferred poultry in our house. And since we're entering the glorious time of holiday feasting we're also l...

This is the first thing I can remember cooking as a child. It was the only way I knew of to make Rice Krispie treats until I was an adult....

Lots and lots to talk about with this Menu Monday! Stick around for some tips and tricks for your trick-or-treat week! Chicken Tamale Pi...

There's a chill in the air and my menu looks like fall this week! Pork Chops and Oven Roasted Cabbage - if you've all but gi...

So, if you follow me on instagram you're aware of my new hobby. Canning has become a creative outlet for me. I have fallen hard f...

A few Saturdays ago, I baked up a treat for breakfast and I am so glad I did! We had several "drop in" visitors that day and i...

I was recently asked what gift I gave to the kids Sunday School teachers when I shared this teacher gift tag . Behold-- STRAWBERRY POUND ...

Yesterday, I told you about our nuggetless month . I thought I'd share some new favorites we've found. 1. Mini Tomatoes -orange...

Almost a month ago, a perfect storm came about... I'd been feeling like I wasn't doing enough to keep healthy veggies on the menu ...

As most every other typical two year old in the history of the world, Jay's  been a tad precocious lately and challenging many of the th...

My sweet cousin, Kathy shared this cake with us a few weeks ago when Grandmommy passed away and shared the recipe with me this week when a f...

Oh, the hubs and his preferences! Just teasing-in general he's a traditional guy--a meat and potatoes man. Just don't put the meat a...