There’s a lady in our church that makes the best chocolate eclair dessert. It’s made with layers of graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, and topped with a homemade chocolate icing that hardens as it sits in the fridge. It’s amazing. Every time I make this dessert, it disappears in a hurry. This past weekend, I decided to […]
13 of the Best Ever Trunk or Treat Ideas For Fall
August 13, 2018 by 18 Comments
Trunk or Treat is right around the corner and I have the Best Ever Trunk or Treat ideas. If you’ve been having a hard time trying to come up with something new, I’ve got you covered. The only problem you’ll have is trying to decide which Trunk or Treat idea you’ll use. We’ve been participating […]
Slow Cooker Smoked Bacon Pork Loin with Apples and Sauerkraut
August 9, 2018 by 17 Comments
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RealFlavorRealFast #SmithfieldRealFresh #CollectiveBias My grandkids start back to school next week and I’ll soon be attending soccer games on most afternoons. The kids have been practicing soccer for several weeks and I look forward to watching them play. […]
Mama’s Southern Peach Cobbler – Easy and Delicious
August 8, 2018 by 19 Comments
When I was growing up, we usually enjoyed dessert only on Sundays and special occasions. We didn’t eat a lot of sweets throughout the week, so I always looked forward to Sunday. When fresh produce was available from the garden, we’d get home from church and feast on mama’s southern fried chicken, homemade biscuits, rice and […]
How to Make Easy Cheesy French Onion Soup
August 6, 2018 by 17 Comments
I can eat soup all year long, even in the middle of a hot South Carolina summer. To me, there’s nothing better than soup and a sandwich. There was a time when I only ate French Onion Soup when I was dining out. When I realized how easy it is to make, Easy Cheesy French […]
Bacon Wrapped Cocktail Smokies with Brown Sugar Glaze
August 3, 2018 by 17 Comments
There are times when I need to make a super easy party appetizer that tastes really good. My church hosted a bridal shower recently and I made Pecan Sandies Banana Pudding and Bacon Wrapped Cocktail Smokies. Both of these are simple to put together, and always get rave reviews. I learned a long time ago […]
Fix Cooking Mistakes With These Great Tips
August 2, 2018 by 16 Comments
Planning a get together is never complete without great food! Loaded nachos, homemade mashed potatoes, and delicious desserts are only a few ways we can spice up an awesome event. Between picking the dishes, coordinating matching decor and actually cooking all of the food, it’s inevitable to probably have at least one or two “uh […]
5 Easy Habits to Start Your Day Off On The Right Foot
July 31, 2018 by 18 Comments
This post has been sponsored by SheSpeaks, Inc., General Mills and Cheerios. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I’m such a morning person. My family thinks it’s crazy that I like to get up before the sun and enjoy the peace and quiet before my day begins. They must not know that several studies […]
Pecan Sandies Banana Pudding – Easy and Delicious
July 30, 2018 by 18 Comments
Our Sunday family dinners wouldn’t be complete without banana pudding. Usually, I make half with bananas and the other half without. The grandkids like bananas, but they don’t like them in banana pudding. I know, it’s way weird, but it is what it is. My son, on the other hand, likes a banana in every […]
How to Sharpen Kitchen Knives Like a Pro
July 27, 2018 by 18 Comments
This shop has been compensated by Acorn Influence, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are my own. When my youngest daughter got married, she asked for my help when it came to picking out kitchen items for her bridal registry. The first thing I said was, “Make sure you add quality kitchen knives to your […]