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These cute sprinkle cups are another great thing I pinned on Pinterest and vowed to make one day. That “one day” came and went a couple of months ago at my son’s birthday party. We had a few of his friends come over for pizza, games, and a sleep over. I [...]
Homemade Granola is one of those super easy recipes that often gets overlooked because it’s just so easy to buy pre-made, but if you’re willing to give it a try, I think you’ll be in for a real treat and be amazed at the wonderful flavor you can create at home, not to mention, you’ll [...]
About 12 years ago, when I was newly married, I happened to be shopping in my local grocery store, specifically in the dairy section picking up the old usual: milk, butter, eggs, and cheese, when an elderly lady approached me and asked me which brand of butter I preferred. I was completely caught off guard [...]
My husband and I had dinner at a steak house here in Houston called J. Alexander’s and I ordered their side special of Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower. I love roasted vegetables, so I knew I would really like this. After eating this side dish, I was hooked! J. Alexander’s roasted these vegetables to perfection…they [...]
I was going through my recipe file the other day and realized that I must have hundreds of recipes that I have filed away and intended to try, but never did, so now I’m on a quest to really work through those recipes and make as many as I can. This is one of those [...]
Summer is coming…be ready with some cool, refreshing white sangria! I found this Sour Apple Pear Sangria on Pinterest and quickly pinned it for future use…well, it didn’t take me long to go back to this pin and track down this delicious sangria recipe at My Life As A Mrs. What a cool blog! Anyway, [...]
Watermelon is one of the most refreshing flavors of the summer. Ice cold juicy sweetness bursts in your mouth, washing away the summer heat {at least in the moment}! Watermelon is my all-time favorite summer fruit. I have loved it since I was a young child. So when Gina posted this grown up recipe for [...]
This recipe came about from the overflow of our blackberry crop this year. It’s very refreshing and delicious! I love using loose tea leaves for brewing iced tea. Lipton sells theirs this way as well as in tea bags. My grandmother and Quinton’s used to make their tea this way and I think it tastes [...]
I’m in LOVE! I love margaritas…all kinds, especially the plain ole original. But this Italian Margarita is excellent! Here’s what’cha need: Italian Margarita (This makes 2 blender pitchers…so divide ingredients in half for 1 pitcher) My measurements are by using the empty can 1 (6 oz) can frozen limeade concentrate 1 can tequila 2/3 [...]
Picture coming soon… This recipe comes from my friend Kristi (who also designed my awesome blog!) I Love It!!! OH MY HEAVENS…THIS IS REALLY GOOD! Coffee Punch 3/4 cup sugar2 cups water1 small jar (2 oz) instant coffee, can use decaf1 gallon milk1 large bottle Hershey’s Syrup1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream chocolate shavings for garnishBoil [...]
