It’s not Labor Day but it is Nancy’s birthday! family favorite Nancy is our oldest. Later we will go over for the celebration with food and games. We’re bringing a family favorite as requested, Grandpa’s Hash Brown Casserole. This is a great side dish for so many meals. We love it with steaks, ham, and … Read More about Fabulous Side for Labor Day Celebrations
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Sunday “Christmas” Cake
(an updated post from 2019) Yesterday was our “Christmas” with our daughter and family. It was early. This is the year they make the drive to visit our son in law’s family for Christmas. We are so blessed that we all agree to flip years for Christmas and Thanksgiving. This is a great dessert that … Read More about Sunday “Christmas” Cake
Thanksgiving is Coming!
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!
Southern Classic: Homemade Coconut Cream Pie
Southern classic recipes are the best! So are southern pies. my Story behind pie making 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. I think I was intimidated by the … Read More about Southern Classic: Homemade Coconut Cream Pie
6 Thanksgiving Planning Tips for a Delicious & Memorable Feast
Planning ahead for the Thanksgiving feast is important and not to be left to chance! Planning ahead also makes that special feast day more enjoyable for everyone and generally lessens the chaos of preparing that special meal. a family and friend focused gathering The whole family with our five kids and their spouses and kids … Read More about 6 Thanksgiving Planning Tips for a Delicious & Memorable Feast
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!