One of our favorite “at sea” activities (for the women and kids at least) on our Holland America Line Alaska cruise was attending America’s Test Kitchen demonstrations. The on-board chef demonstrated techniques and shared tips and tricks for cooking everything from salmon to steak to grilled cheese. He was interesting, easy to follow and from… Read More
We really upped our “breakfast for dinner” game this week by enjoying two fabulous quiche recipes. They were easy, cooked beautifully and are nice enough for company. For dinners, I served with a simple green salad. For breakfast, I enjoyed with a side of fruit. Either way, it made for a delicious, filling meal. The… Read More
We’re in the throes of the dog days of summer here in Atlanta. It’s so unbearably hot that even Elsa Belle lies around lethargic, pausing her relentless mission to chase down every squirrel, chipmunk and lizard in the yard. While she absolutely loves Frosty Paws, they don’t frequently make it into the shopping buggy. When… Read More
We thoroughly enjoyed this chicken dish, perfect for the dog days of summer. It cooks in one pan, which I always appreciate on a school night, although this was a Sunday Supper for us this week. I also love that you don’t have to turn on the oven, which is a huge no-no when the… Read More
Keeping with tradition, I let the boys agree on what they wanted for their last supper of summer before school starts. They immediately agreed on steaks on the grill, baked potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts. (Could they be more predictable little men?!) The Magnolia Table Lemon Pie seemed like the perfect summer dessert and a… Read More
Our old Mickey waffle maker met its maker this spring. Since waffles are a favorite and a stand-by, I replaced i with this cute mini Mickey waffle maker. I love that it makes a crispier waffle than the pancake consistency of the previous one, and is $12.50 with free shipping. It is really small so… Read More
I don’t know about y’all but the one magazine I still religiously thumb through is Southern Living. I do have a few other subscriptions (thanks to American Airlines expiring miles to mags), but they pile up before I ever find time to read them. I still love Southern Living’s articles, gardening tips, decor and featured… Read More