Summer red, white and blue for Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer. Never mind the calendar says summer solstice is June 20. We’ll be grilling with some of our kids and their families. There is even a birthday cake in store for our dessert! How about you? summer begins It’s a red, white … Read More about Summer Red, White and Blue for Memorial Day
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Fancy Jello Salad…Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Fancy Jello Salad…Strawberry Pretzel Salad has been called retro. However, this recipe had been around for several decades and never seems to go out of style. We all know the meal is an integral part of happy occasions. We have some dishes our family serves at certain holidays. Strawberry Pretzel Salad is … Read More about Fancy Jello Salad…Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Summer Morning Buffet
Summer morning buffets don’t have to be elaborate to be tasty. There doesn’t have to be eggs or panckaes either. A little red. white and blue. A prelude to a patriotic holiday weekend. Fun, delicious food served for a crowd. Simple to make. Easy to handle on your lap with drink on the side table. … Read More about Summer Morning Buffet
Salmon Sheet Pan Meal
Sheet pan meals and busy days go hand in hand. Sheet pan meals are so easy! Sheet pan meals are delicious. easy delicious meal for a busy day Sheet pan meals are easy to make and extremely convenient for a busy day. Incidentally, it works for comapny, families, singles and couples! Does the day pass … Read More about Salmon Sheet Pan Meal
Tip from Momma…Simple Caramel Sauce
Tip from Momma…making extra delicious caramel sauce. I learned this when we lived overseas. Tip for rich caramel sauce Summer is just around the corner. We all know ice cream is popular year round. We had home made peppermint ice cream for our Christmas dessert this past year! This caramel sauce is easy to make … Read More about Tip from Momma…Simple Caramel Sauce
Honor Mom and Grandma Table on Mother’s Day
Honor Mom and Grandma Table on Mother’s Day yesterday was set by the children. My son in law prepared the meal with help from the girls. made with love When Jim and I arrived the table was set. Once Meg called and said she was held up at work so go ahead and eat; the … Read More about Honor Mom and Grandma Table on Mother’s Day
8 Tasks to Begin Making Meg’s House Move In Ready
Eight tasks to begin making Meg’s house move in ready is just for the work she is doing prior to movng in. Making lists at different stages will help us to stayed focused on all the to do’s ahead. The azalea bloomed! Doesn’t it look pretty against the grey and black exterior? Anyone who has … Read More about 8 Tasks to Begin Making Meg’s House Move In Ready
How Does Shopping Turn Into a Date?
How does shopping turn into a date? It all started when Jim said. ‘I’m going to Target.” Wait!! What? The man doesn’t go to Target. I go to Target, not him. Can I go too? We only have one car and I do like going places with my husband! He made me wait while he … Read More about How Does Shopping Turn Into a Date?
Starting the Organic Garden
Starting the organic gardening planting is happening! Jim plans ahead for what to plant every year. Jim is an organic gardener. He composts. He is careful to use only organic materials. His care means delicious vegetables for us! meet our organic gardener and landscaper My husband, Jim is our gardener and landscape designer. Once he … Read More about Starting the Organic Garden
Meg’s Cute New Older House
This week Meg will be the proud owner of this little gem of a house! Isn’t it cute? I think it has a cottage look. Do you? The front looks so stylish and welcoming with its great exterior color and shiny black shutters but like a lot of little gems….it needs some polishing. Okay, a … Read More about Meg’s Cute New Older House
