Last week (before the slump and sinus issue) the PCP helped me whip up a batch of one of our very favorite cookies – Chocolate Cherry Heart Smart Cookies from Cooking Light. Now, I am no dietitian so I cannot clearly say WHY these cookies are smart for the heart, but I will promise you… Read More
I hopped out of bed bright and early this morning to put together a special Groundhog Day breakfast treat for the littles. They were beyond excited to find hugs and kisses homemade waffles (in spite of what bestie S may believe, Bisquick IS totally homemade) and Groundhog hot cocoa when they ravenously raced down the… Read More
A few months ago I started a tradition we call Sunday Supper around these parts. I make a yummy meal, not necessarily fancy, and we eat in the dining room off of good china, use the silver, practice our manners, have John lead prayer, and just enjoy each other’s company. Even when the company involves… Read More
Lately, my whole family has been totally into salty sweet desserts. My mother started the trend with a delish pudding dessert (that I simply must share very soon) and, the other day, my sous chef and I introduced another must-make to the salty sweet line up. It’s amazing I can get anything done with help… Read More
Yesterday in Georgia we awoke to a winter wonderland. I spent a second or two savoring the snow covered yards, trees and roofs from the warmth of my home before the littles were clamoring to go out in it. But first, I insisted on a warm, homemade breakfast of biscuits hockey pucks and Savannah Bee… Read More
I made this festive and yummy holiday cocktail last weekend, compliments of Southern Living. The recipe called for vodka, but when I was mixing it up on Sunday I realized I was out. Hmmm…I’m slightly embarrassed to admit that I don’t remember finishing it off!?!? Amaretto made a delicious substitution – so good that I… Read More