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I have a passion for trying new recipes and updating recipes but at Thanksgiving there is one tradition that never gets updated – Chex Mix. As a little girl I would get to Aunt Ginny’s or my Grandparents and run to the living room to find the bowl full of Chex Mix. It is a…
Thank you to all of you who entered the giveaway last week. Maureen was the winner of the cookbooks! Look for another giveaway this week. It is time to start planning our Thanksgiving meal. There are so many decisions to make. What type of turkey – Classic, Southwestern or Deep Fried. Then what sides will…
This weekend I invited my friend Nell over for a breakfast tea. Nell has been a mentor in my life over the last seven years. I met her at a point in my life I was in transition. She spoke words of wisdom and encouragement into my life. We share a love of tea and…
November is here. It is one of my favorite months. I love Thanksgiving and the focus on being thankful. Gathering with our friends and family and cooking a big turkey dinner. In the spirit of gratitude and my thankfulness for each of you my readers I want to host a weekly giveaway in November. Today…
Last Friday night I wanted to do a Halloween themed cooking night with my niece and nephews. I also worked all day so I wanted it to be simple. I found the recipe for Yummy Mummies by Paula Deen on Picky Palate’s blog. I love her blog. When I told the kids the plan they…
These Oatmeal Caramel Apple Cookies are apple crisp in a bite. They combine all the tastes of fall like oats, caramel and apples for a flavor packed cookie. These would be great in lunches or served warm with a scoop of ice cream. I used Honeycrisp apples and Kraft Caramel Bites. I have never used…
A light and crisp meringue topped with vanilla infused whip cream and strawberries macerated in limes and powdered sugar.
Today is Thanksgiving and is always a time to reflect on what we are most grateful for. I remember as a little girl being so excited and the anticipation leading up to going to my grandparents. Both my great grandmothers or Nana’s as I called them and my Papa Wells were around through my junior…
One of my favorite sides is the corn pudding dish. Usually I go right for Ina Garten’s but thought I’d try something new this year. I saw this one from Alton and was intrigued. Don’t forget to enter the Cookbook Giveaway by entering a comment on your favorite side dish here. I used the Parmesan…
It is Thanksgiving Week and I have many recipes to share with you. I love Thanksgiving, don’t you? It is probably my favorite holiday. I love hanging with my family and this year Max, my new Yorki Poo. Later in the day we go to see a movie together as a family. When I was…
Pastry Queen used to have a cafe in Fredricksburg, Texas. She was known for her Tortilla Soup. Someone told e about this place and though it closed before I could visit, her cookbook provided me with the recipe.
I don’t know what it is like where you live but we have growers selling fresh strawberries on the roadside. They are in season right now. I love having fresh strawberries on cereal or hot oatmeal. In the evening they are great served with fresh ice cream or even better this Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake. I…