I love pecan pie and chocolate and when you mix the two together you get this Kentucky Derby Pie. My friend Anne shared this pie with me. It's delicious, looks pretty and makes a great Thanksgiving dessert. If your in the mood to take your pecan pie to the next level give this one a try. I came across this Derby Pie recipe years ago in the … [Read more...]
Hearty Potato Sausage Soup
We went from having a chill in the air to below 30 degree temperatures this week so I thought I'd share a soup recipe. My friend Cindy shared this soup with me awhile back and I've kept it in my files for days like today. I love potato soup and this one is very different from the recipe I normally make. I like the addition of cream cheese, … [Read more...]
Hostess Gift Ideas
The holidays are swiftly approaching and malls will be buzzing with people running around frantically looking for gifts. With the holidays come lots of parties and it's always a nice gesture to bring a little hostess gift. I've put together a few hostess gift ideas I think make a nice gift and that people can use. You can also purchase almost … [Read more...]
Bourbon Apple Cake
This bourbon apple cake has a unique flavor and a little crunch in every bite. I found the recipe in Real Simple Magazine and decided to try it because it's different from traditional apple pie and contains grits. The crispness of the apples combined with the grits give the apple cake a crunchy texture. The cake tastes very similar to apple pie, … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
'Tis the season of everything pumpkin! I love pumpkin and snickerdoodle cookies so when I combined the two with this pumpkin snickerdoodle recipe, what's not to love. These pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies are light and moist with a slight crunch to their coating. The pumpkin and cinnamon mix together nicely so that neither one overpowers the … [Read more...]
Let Your Individuality Shine & Own It
My friend Kyra recently shared a story with me that makes me smile every time I think about it. We met for a lunch a few months ago once our kids were back in school. Most of my friends have children and as parents there is always a story or two involved centered around your kids. In this case it was Mia, her youngest daughter. … [Read more...]
12 Recipes Using Leftover Halloween Candy
My kids are too old for trick-or-treating now, but there were many years we were still eating leftover Halloween candy at Christmas time. I would even freeze some of it and break it out during the winter months when when we were snuggled inside watching movies. There are also numerous ways you can use Halloween candy in recipes. These 12 … [Read more...]
Autumn Chopped Salad
The addition of pears, pecans and cranberries give this chopped salad a touch of Autumn flavors. My friend Anne shared this Autumn Chopped Salad recipe with me at a fall soup swap. I love having soup and salad for lunch and it also makes an easy dinner meal. This Autumn Salad is so easy to throw together and is a nice change from a boring old … [Read more...]
An Owl Themed Fall Table Setting
I have quite a few owls around my house so I decided to create a fall tablescape with them. I had some friends over for a soup exchange and I wanted to make the table festive looking for the fall season. I struggle with flower arranging so I decided to make pumpkins, gourds and mercury glass owls the focus of my table. I'm going through a … [Read more...]
Tippin’s Copycat Corn Bread Recipe
There used to be a Tippin's restaurant in the Kansas City area which was one of my favorite places to eat. What I remember most about their restaurant is the soups and corn bread. Their corn bread was sweet and moist and came with a big dollop of honey butter. Several years ago my friend Anne gave me a Tippin's corn bread recipe that she got … [Read more...]