Did you ever eat something in a restaurant that you couldn’t stop thinking about? And every time you went there, you HAD to have it. Even if the special of the day sounded fantastic or you were with a group who wanted something else, you got the same thing. Well, there was a coal fired… Read More Feeling Nostalgic for Chicken Wings
We have a few go-to weeknight meals in our house. There was probably something that your mom made a LOT when you were growing up. And I’m “that” mama. A lot of people fall into the convenience food rut on busy nights (not that I have three ANY grocery store taco kits in my cupboard as… Read More No Week Night Ruts Here – Red Beans and Rice
My Granny was an amazing country cook. She lived most of her life on farms and was a great saver and planner and user of what she had. I remember summers in her ungodly hot house with a box fan in the window blowing over a pan of water while she, mom and my Aunt Ginnie would… Read More A Southern Essential – Perfect Buttermilk Biscuits
When we looked through The Boy’s school planner a few weeks ago, one particular Friday looked like hell. He had two tests, that project he’d been working on for two weeks rather lackadaisically was due, plus he had the regular math sheet, reading and language arts assignments to complete. Thursday homework night was going to be a nightmare. Oh, and… Read More Long Days, Hectic Nights – Slow Cooker Carnitas
I believe I’ve mentioned that The Boy is not a super picky eater. As a baby, he pretty much ate what we ate. Store bought baby food? Spice that up with some salt and lots of black pepper. Mexican restaurant? Refried or mashed up beans and rice into the little yap. Teething Boy? Here’s a pizza… Read More The Boy’s Favorite Fish (Fish Piccata)
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