Southern roots

I mentioned recently attending my friend Allison’s birth. Afterward, Allison’s father-in-law sent us a gift package from Thompson Farms. It contained the best bacon and sausage (we haven’t eaten the ham yet) I’ve ever tasted. Like a good...
Holiday Cooking, Blogger Style 2007

Holiday Cooking, Blogger Style 2007

Overwhelmed with Joy will once again be hosting Holiday Cooking, Blogger Style! Mark your calendars for next Friday, October 5th. On that day she will post the specific instructions for this holiday recipe exchange and then open up Mr. Linky so that those interested...
Great-on-the-Grill Vidalias

Great-on-the-Grill Vidalias

I was thrilled today to buy my first bag of Vidalia onions this season. I wanted to share a recipe that our family loves. It’s my dad’s recipe, so I hope he doesn’t mind that I just submitted it in the “Very Vidalia” recipe contest!...
Discover your inner domestic diva!

Discover your inner domestic diva!

My friend Randi at “i have to say…” has opened a craft store called Simple Things. The picture on the left shows my daughter, Chloe, and I sporting one of Randi’s mother/daughter apron sets. You should have heard the oohs and aahs when we...
Works-for-Me Wednesday: Popcorn and Cereal Night!

Works-for-Me Wednesday: Popcorn and Cereal Night!

Cooking supper every night for nine people gets a little overwhelming at times. Since we always have a big lunch on Sunday and I’m exhausted by the end of the day, we have declared Sunday evenings to be “Popcorn and Cereal Night.” I don’t have...
The Birthday Tea, Part 1

The Birthday Tea, Part 1

Saturday was the big day – the birthday tea! My two oldest daughters celebrated their 10th and 7th birthdays last week. I appreciate all of the encouragement and suggestions you gave and now I want to share the results, which I will divide into two posts: party...

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