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Easy Candy Corn Treat

Fall always inspires me to get in the kitchen and whip up some tasty treats for my family and friends.  I’m a huge fan of the combination of salty and sweet in my snacks and treats, so a couple of years ago, I experimented with some yumminess of both sorts and landed on this treat …

Labor Day Sweetness for Any Shindig

What will you be celebrating this Labor Day? Probably the most versatile of holidays, Labor Day really does offer something for everyone. Whether you’re kicking off the Fall season,  planning a summer sendoff, kick starting Fall football or simply supporting the American labor movement, chances are Labor Day has the celebration for you! Leaving us …

My Favorite Summer Recipe: Lemon-Cucumber Refresher

The dog days of summer have arrived.  And when the temperatures heat up, I’m less inclined to heat up my kitchen, so we eat a lot of chilled salads and sandwiches and entrees fresh off the grill.  But my favorite summer recipe of all time is this refreshing beverage, guaranteed to cool you off on …

Sweet Summertime Dessert Treats

Finally, we’ve hit the heart of summer here in the south, and the heat and humidity are in full force! And while this heat has slowed me down in some areas, the kitchen is certainly not one of them. Most weekends my extended family gets together at my Granddaddy’s for Sunday lunch after church. We …

Happy (Easy) Cinco de Mayo!

Margaritas, tortilla chips, salsa; what’s there not to like about a holiday that celebrates spicy Mexican food, warm weather and military conquest (over France, btw). If you’re planning on feasting with your amigos this weekend, and have been just too busy to actually plan anything here are some easy tips and treats for an impressing …

Staycation, quality time & good eatin’

In the pursuit for new and fun ways to spend more quality time together, this spring break we opted against a traditional family vacation in favor of a low-key staycation. So with the sun shining and the day’s beauty ahead of us, the hubs, the 13-year-old twin boys, and the girls (one princess that is …

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