There are a few things that make me question my legitimacy as a good Southern girl. I don’t like sweet tea (gasp!). And I don’t like pecan pie. Now I don’t know what to do about the sweet tea but I’ve found a way to …
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Turkey Sliders with Brie and Cranberry Chutney
These adorable and delicious turkey sliders are perfect for school or office parties, Friendsgiving, or to reuse Thanksgiving leftovers! The flavors work so well together. The buttery perfection of Brie on a sweet Hawaiian roll with juicy turkey and a delicious cranberry topping–so much flavor …
Maple Sausage and Cranberry Dressing
My grandmother’s Thanksgiving dressing is the stuff of legends. It gets requested by other friends and family for their Thanksgiving celebrations. When our family is done eating our Thanksgiving dinner, everyone packs up some of the dressing to take home and enjoy later. I was …
Better Breakfast: Steel Cut Oats
When I began my quest to break away from the cold cereal rut, oatmeal was a natural choice. I started my family out with unsweetened instant oatmeal, adding a little bit of cinnamon and all-natural applesauce to taste. This was healthier than the instant flavored …
Oreo Balls
Oreo Balls have always been my go-to dessert for parties or gatherings. After making 400 for our wedding favors, I thought I would never make them again, but that didn’t happen because, before I knew it, they were being requested by family and friends. These …
Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato Fall Soup
One of my favorite things about Fall is warming up with a delicious bowl of soup. Spicy chicken and sweet potato Fall soup blew me away. It is warm and filling. The sweet potato is complemented really well by savory garlic, chicken, spicy jalapeno and …
Decorating for Fall 2013
Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year to decorate. Maybe it’s the promise of cooler days and evenings after months of blistering heat. Maybe it’s the smells of burning leaves, apple cider, and dried peach pies at fall festivals. Here in the South, …
Faithfulness in Tithing
Our Lord is a faithful God. He is sovereign and because His spirit lives within us He wants us to display the same spirit of faithfulness. One of His commands on being faithful and being a follower of Him is to tithe. The purpose of …
Homemade Beef Jerky
Homemade beef jerky is a fun snack to make and have on hand for fall football games, hunting trips, or an afternoon snack. Making jerky homemade allows for quality ingredients and less sodium often found in store bought versions. 5 to 7 lbs. beef (or …
Money Savers: Homemade Laundry Detergent
For over a year I’ve wanted to make homemade laundry detergent, especially after learning it can be used in front loading machines. Yet time and forgetfulness (mainly forgetfulness) won out month after month. Two weeks ago I determined to take this project by the horns …