We are mere days away from Thanksgiving. Is it too late to decorate? No!! I finished adding fall decor to our downstairs this week. I had several goals. Traditional Elements I often use my antique dough bowl from our years in China. Indian corn, stems of traditional fall leaves with a few large deep red … Read More about Thanksgiving is Coming!
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Coconut Custard Pie
There seems to be a story behind many of our favorite foods even a coconut custard pie. My husband likes pies with whipped cream or meringue on the top. I don’t make them. Years ago I found I could not measure up to many of the wonderful southern cooks who always brought stunningly beautiful and delicious … Read More about Coconut Custard Pie
Autumn Carmelized Vegetables
Fires take the chill out of the evening air. Display bins in the markets overflow with colorful squashes and vibrant greens. Who loves the autumn season? Me! Love it when the weather turns cooler, finally! Love when the Thanksgiving season comes. remembering Thanksgiving past It was 2016. We had Thanksgiving Day feast with friends. We … Read More about Autumn Carmelized Vegetables
Six Tips for Preparing & Planning for Thanksgiving
Are you thinking about Thanksgiving yet? I am . This year there will be 8 of us celebrating together. The other 2 siblings will be joining their in-laws for the feast! Regardless ofthe numbers around your table you still need to do some planning! Here are my tips for that. It does hel for who … Read More about Six Tips for Preparing & Planning for Thanksgiving
Rotisserie Chicken White Chili
It’s fall and. that means cooler days and slight changes to our menus. Roasted pork and roasted fall vegetables are delicious. Though we have soups and stews all year long ,there is just something about cooler weather that makes it taste so much better! Changes for health reasons In my mind , chili is red! … Read More about Rotisserie Chicken White Chili
Simple Affordable Bedroom Update
This used to be Meg’s room. Now it is a room for our adult kids and familes to sleep when they visit. A place for grandchildren sleep over. Friends. A guest room! exciting changes Meg moved out about a year ago to her very own home! The room started to become a dumping ground and … Read More about Simple Affordable Bedroom Update
Meg’s Carrot Cupcakes
Meg’s carrot cupcakes were a hit. She whipped up a batch for her coworkers for a treat during their early morning meeting. It’s great tasting treat for all sorts of occasions like afternoon coffee or breakfast! Don’t know about you but with the cinnamon and cream cheese, it’s saying great for autumn! While a layered … Read More about Meg’s Carrot Cupcakes
Classic Chicken Divan
Chicken Divan is a wonderful dish to serve witth rice for family and company. What would you like for dinner? Eyes wide with anticipation, the answer was “Chicken Divan? “. Then I would often tell her no because it thought it just took too much time. So one day, I timed myself making it. … Read More about Classic Chicken Divan
Summer is Really Over!
He made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down. Psalms 104:19 Summer is really over. I hear the school buses rumble by every mornings and the sound of the door cranking open for the kids to get on board. As I think back over our summer with its ups … Read More about Summer is Really Over!
Bold Pink and Coral…Do They Clash? Tips for a Patio Table
Bold Pink and Coral…do they clash? Tips for a patio table are ones I have learned over the years that help me do it without fuss or muss. pink and Coral Our pink peonies and the coral floral plates might not go together. They are bright summer colors. Clashing? I wasn’t sure but I didn’t … Read More about Bold Pink and Coral…Do They Clash? Tips for a Patio Table