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In my small town, we have what is called First Fridays which typically begin the first Friday in May and runs through the first Friday in September. In August, friends and family gathered at Courtside Bar & Grille for dinner to celebrate my Momma's birthday and my ever fabulous friend, Cynthia, told us about a... Continue Reading →
Good gracious I created a dish today that I will be sure to take to events this summer!! Everything I used came from Aldi's - except for the McCormick's Perfect Pinch Salad Supreme. Enjoy! Cheese Tortellini - season water with salt and boil for 2 minutes. Drain. Place in refrigerator until cool. I boiled mine... Continue Reading →
Hey friend ~ may I be honest with you for a quick moment?? I am so thankful to be back to work as it was rudely interrupted in March. #coronavirussucks My extended summer break was nice and a blur - where the heck did summer go anyway?? My pool didn't reach my desired temperature until... Continue Reading →
I love creating new recipes to add to my collection and these Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños have been a hit amongst my family and friends all summer long. This recipe was inspired by my cousin after he snapped me a photo of the grilled jalapeños he made one weekend. They looked so good that I just had to... Continue Reading →
Thank you to everyone that commented on my Facebook post sharing what you were having for dinner last night! And, thank you for inspiring me to write a new blog post! Feel free to share!!!! Crab Cakes Ingredients: 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise 3 Egg Yolks 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice (1/2 of a lemon) 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire... Continue Reading →
This is a recipe that I made up years ago. I keep the ingredients on hand at all times for a dinner in and I love how easy it is to prepare and it is great for a make and take to a friend in need. I've also served this for fundraising events. Ingredients: Olive... Continue Reading →
A couple of years ago for Family Dinner, I made Fried Ice Cream for dessert and it amazed the kids that I placed ice cream in hot oil and it didn't melt. I love surprising them with new and exciting treats. Each family member gets to choose what we have for Family Dinner usually by... Continue Reading →
Mmmmm ~ cake 🖤 and what a cake this one is. I don't even remember where the recipe for this one came from as it has been in my 3 ring binder typed out for many years. I love to cook. Bake? Well, I have a love / hate relationship when it comes to baking. I... Continue Reading →
I have THE BEST sister-in-love in the world! What is a sister-in-love you ask? Well, she is married to my brother and a sister by choice whom I love with all of my heart. She is an amazing mother, wife, aunt, sister, daughter, singer, Christian and Southern cook. She loves the most simple things in... Continue Reading →
As I went out to light the grill last night, the sky was absolutely beautiful and I just had to snap a photo with my iPhone. The days have been overly hot and the nights extremely muggy here in Southeast Ohio. Summer hasn't let up for 2018 and it doesn't look like it's going to... Continue Reading →
Many times when GW & I go out to eat and he finds a new dish he really likes, he will say ~ I know you can make this. I think it's half challenge, half encouragement and definitely always in his favor as he is the ultimate taste tester. It's a win/win for the GW.... Continue Reading →
My niece, Faith Elizabeth, is an A M A Z I N G young lady. There isn't a single thing that she can't accomplish when she puts her mind to it. Academics, volleyball, softball, basketball, farming, 4-H, make-up, hair, cooking, baking......shall I go on??? I could, that's for darn sure!!! I love and treasure her... Continue Reading →
Remember my statement under My Love of Cooking & Entertaining ~ When I was younger, I wasn’t the best at it but who is right? I mean, I wouldn’t have made the show Worst Cooks In America or anything like that but I did fix a lot of hamburger and chicken. I thought that grilled marinated chicken... Continue Reading →
As soon as warmer weather arrives, I switch modes of cooking. I grill out all year long but I do change what I cook. Anyone else like that? I don't cook chili in the Summer nor do I fix soups.. Just Fall and Winter. Same with my desserts. This Banana Split Cake I am about... Continue Reading →
Have you clicked on My Love of Cooking & Entertaining tab? NO? Well, this is what it says: I love to cook. When I was younger, I wasn’t the best at it but who is right? I mean, I wouldn’t have made the show Worst Cooks In America or anything like that but I did... Continue Reading →
In like a lion March came. 60 MPH winds to be exact. I slept through it and glad that I did! I don't mind storms but wind puts me on edge. We have some acreage and on the upper part, an old tree came down which will be perfect for nights by the fire pit.... Continue Reading →
Back at the beginning of November, I had an amazing group of friends over to Guess That Wine! I'm a white wine lover so I was happy to host a red tasting. The wines available were: Alamos Malbec French Lick Foch Winking Owl Shiraz Mirassou Pinot Noir Rex-Goliath Cabernet Sauvignon Yellow Tail Merlot We truly... Continue Reading →
Last Saturday, my most fabulous friend, Sandra hosted a Guess The Wine Party. I have been so interested in these and was even more excited to go! If you haven't figured it out by now, I love wine. White wine mostly. I am not a snob when it comes to wine. I do have my... Continue Reading →
I am totally hooked on these grilled bone-in pork chops & asparagus. We have a friend who is a master at throwing spices together and coming out with a tasty dish each and every single time. The first time he fixed us grilled pork chops, I vowed to never fix them in the oven again.... Continue Reading →
I don't know about you but roasted Brussel sprouts are like Lays potato chips to me. You can't have just one. With that being said, I ate the ENTIRE pan. Dang it. Friends of ours own a restaurant in town called Colony Club. (Be sure to check them out on Facebook & Instagram). When I... Continue Reading →
My little brother turned 42 this weekend. Yesterday, we celebrated. When we built this home, I envisioned gatherings around the kitchen island and for the last 4 years, we have. My Dad always said ~ should've been bigger. We still laugh as he was always right. The kitchen is the heart of the home. We... Continue Reading →
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