West Texas Engagement Party
The weekend after Thanksgiving Dear Husband and I loaded up the kids and headed to West Texas to visit my parents. That night we crashed an engagement party for a couple that we didn’t know. The groom’s grandmother is a … Continued
Virginia Green’s Chocolate Cake
I have been very blessed to have had two grandmothers that were both fabulous cooks. My maternal grandmother (MaMaw) was from Louisiana and made the best gumbo you have ever put into your mouth. It was so good that whenever … Continued
Elf on the Shelf Fail
On the eve of Advent our elf made his annual appearance. But not before I nearly broke my neck and cursed his name trying to get him out of his year long hiding spot. We have some pretty high shelves … Continued
Rosemary Lemon Pound Cake
It always happens…I buy buttermilk for one recipe but the store doesn’t have anything smaller than a 15 gallon jug. (okay, maybe not 15 gallons but it feels like it) What in the heck am I supposed to with all … Continued
Serving hands and hearts
Last spring I talked about Assistance League and why it’s important to me. This week we finished up another fall season of Operation School Bell (OSB), Assistance League’s major project that clothes kids in our community who might otherwise fall … Continued
Stovetop Chicken & Biscuits
Monday I was a guest on The Diane Rehm show along with Deb Perelman from Smitten Kitchen. And by guest I mean I called in and they took my call. Diane Rehm had a blogger on her show, how could … Continued
Kanakuk Coffee Cake
1961 My Dad, right in the middle Raise your hand if you ever went to summer camp. Okay, that’s all of you. Now, raise your hand if you understand why I spell kamp with a “k”. That’s right…today I’m talking … Continued
Responsible Citizen Pledge
During a close election, even the most well-mannered citizen can become a little insane. That is why I have come up with the Responsible Citizen Pledge to help keep us all on track. Please repeat after me.
Burlap Art Display
Recently I got a bug to change up the art on my dining room wall. My idea was to hang a bunch of empty frames and then display the kids art in the frames. That way I could change out … Continued
Little Boys are Disgusting
This is a conversation that took place over dinner this week. Addison: There was something weird that happened in the bathroom at school today. Me: (thinking: oh God, what in the world could this be) Oh really, what was that? … Continued