This colorful holiday is the perfect time to show off your cooking skills. and when I say show them off... I mean impress everyone by making them think you did crazy hard cooking.... when you really didn't.... Cause you know me 😛 Putting on a festive display of food isn't quite as hard as it…
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Stuffin Muffin
Is it stuffing or dressing in your house? I was always taught its stuffing if it was cooked inside the turkey, but it was dressing if it was cooked in a separate dish. (although we just called it stuffing) So technically I suppose its dressing muffins... but that just sounds lame! Last year I had…
Pear Cake
Pear cake is a delectable desert that is perfect for any occasion. Not too sweet, but moist, dense, and incredibly delicious.
Meet Our New Chicks!
This spring meant it was time for some new chicks! But this year I wanted to try something a bit different. Instead of the regular chicks, and regular brown eggs, I wanted to have some fun! So this year I chose some different types of chicks! I wouldn't exactly call them exotic, but definitely not…
Simple Christmas Decorations You Probably Already Own!
I absolutely love Christmas time! it is my favorite. And one of the best things about it? The decorating! I know some people view it as kind of a chore... which is completely understandable in your busy lives, but I love it! it is my favorite! I literally decorate up to... and possibly past Christmas…
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Leftover Turkey and Cilantro Soup
Tired of that leftover Thanksgiving Turkey? Don't know what to do with that last little bit? Don't worry! I've been there! My family didn't even particularly love the turkey in the first place.... till this year when we brined it, slow roasted it, upside down, in a dutch oven.... then it was hard to get…
Chicken Coop- Litter Method
There are enough ideas and ways of having a clean chicken coop on Pinterest to fill an encyclopedia. And I have tried so many of them. Chicken poop is just not my thing. But I do love my feathery ladies! And eggs.... yes my eggs. Fresh eggs make me the very best cake! Scrambled, poached,…
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Well it was my mums birthday and none of my sisters could come celebrate with her except me. She thought we would probably do some kind of party since it was her "elderly" birthday party. (There is a definite story behind that. When my Grammie turned seventy she wrote in her journal that it was…
Apple Pie
Now y'all want some pie huh? Well my mum is famous for her apple pie. She has a thin flakey crust, soft cinnamon apples, and smooth cool vanilla ice cream on the side. Pretty much to die for. So first off your pie crust. At our house it's illegal to even think of buying a…
Applesauce
So here's our secret. Hand peeling, coring, mashing just won't cut it at this volume. And it's an investment well worth it if you do very many at all... but it's called a Victorio strainer. It mushed the apples and separates skin and seed. Amazing you Say??? Pretty much. But that's not all there is…