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Spring is in the air!

In Blog On April 5, 2013 0 Comments

Thank goodness, winter is coming to a close here in the Deep South. Spring is in the air and it happens to be my favorite season.  Every afternoon, after a long… Read More »

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DIY: $7 Cedar Box Planter

In DIY On April 4, 2013 0 Comments

Tools: Circular or Hand Saw Drill w/1/2″ Bit Crescent Wrench or Pliers Tape Measure Square Pencil & Straight Edge Materials: 3 – 6′ Cedar Dog-Ear Fence Picket 12… Read More »

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Chicken Pot Pie

In Blog On April 3, 2013 0 Comments

When I was growing up one of my very best childhood friends was and still is Betty Jane.  We were inseparable.  We did everything together from romping in the wood’s to attending… Read More »

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Plum Cake

In Blog, Country, Dessert, Sweets On April 2, 2013 0 Comments

Elizabeth Gates was one of my mother’s best friends and I have many recipe’s in my collection from her.  Remembering back, I think that my mom and her where always… Read More »

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Sun-dried Tomato Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy

In Blog, Cast Iron, Main, Southern, Supper On April 1, 2013 0 Comments

Southerner’s love their tomato gravy.  It is so good served with biscuits, grits or this meatloaf. Directions: Put chopped onion, roasted red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes in food… Read More »

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Southern Rice

In Cast Iron, Supper, Veggies On March 25, 2013 0 Comments

Directions: Coat cast iron skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat until hot.  Add celery, onions, green pepper and 3/4 cup of the pecans. Saute until… Read More »

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Sweet Potato/Pumpkin Pie

In Dessert, Southern, Sweets On March 19, 2013 0 Comments

My husband’s favorite pie is Sweet Potato Pie.  My favorite is Pumpkin Pie, so I decided to combine the two for this recipe. Directions: Preheat oven 350 degrees…. Read More »

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Appleless Apple Pie

In Course, Dessert, Sweets On March 18, 2013 0 Comments

My husband was fortunate enough to have his Granny live with his family when he was growing up.  She was a wonderful cook and this pie was one… Read More »

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What Really Makes a Good Cook.

In Blog On March 15, 2013 0 Comments

I have been told that I am a good cook.  I have to admit, when hearing that statement, I always giggle.  My mind wanders back 42 years ago… Read More »

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Oven Swiss Hamburger Steak

In Cast Iron, Country, Main, Supper On March 14, 2013 0 Comments

I always have frozen Angus burgers in my freezer for quick meals on the grill.  It was raining one night and I didn’t want to go outside to… Read More »