I believe there is a fine line between collecting and hoarding. So far I haven't fallen over the line into the abyss of hoarding, but I can see how it could happen. Collecting is fun. It starts with … [Read more...]
Mini Chocolate Cream Pies
These bite-size chocolate cream pies are the most decadent little yummies ever. My sister and I made these for a shower we were hostessing. I could have scarfed down the whole tray before any guests … [Read more...]
Brown Sugar Carrots
These Brown Sugar Carrots are a side dish that covers all the bases.They are easy to make.They cook in 10 minutes.They're colorful on a plate.Kids will eat them.They're good for you.That list … [Read more...]
Basic Biscuits
There are dozens of recipes for biscuits. Many Southern biscuits are made with buttermilk and have a soft tender texture. Some types of biscuits also have cheese or herbs added. Biscuits are a quick … [Read more...]
Pecan Coconut Bars
Cookie bars are less fuss to make than either drop cookies or roll and cut cookies. These Pecan Coconut Bars are made in two steps, but each step takes just minutes to prepare. If you're looking for a … [Read more...]
Brown Rice Casserole
The name of this casserole is somewhat misleading, as the recipe contains no brown rice. The recipe ingredient is actually white rice, but I suppose the name happened because the rice looks brown when … [Read more...]
Calling Dr. House
A couple of days ago I made a pork tenderloin. I love pork tenderloin for two reasons. One, it is delicious. Two, it slices uniformly, therefore making a beautiful presentation. But, unfortunately, … [Read more...]
Apricot Fried Pies
Sometimes I'll see a display of fried pies somewhere and succumbing to nostalgia, buy one. It's usually pretty disappointing because it seems no one can quite recapture the taste of the pies the … [Read more...]
Corn on the Cob
Corn on the cob fresh from the garden is one of those delightful tastes of summer. The way I have always cooked corn on the cob is to boil water, drop in the ears of corn, and cook until they look … [Read more...]
Garlic Jar
For almost two years I have been searching for a garlic jar. The search is finally over. I bought a garlic jar, but not before looking at many jars. I found some that were almost the right jar, but … [Read more...]
