I was thumbing through a magazine last night, a gift from a dear friend and found a recipe for biscotti. It sparked a memory... I had told myself that I wanted to make some biscotti for my husband. Knowing him and knowing his likes and dislikes, I KNEW he would enjoy this … [Read more...] about Christmas Biscotti
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Scrappy Tree Skirts
Last year I started seeing ideas floating around pinterest on making burlap tree skirts. I really liked the idea. I like burlap too, but I wanted more green and red. Not having a tree skirt that I really LOVED, I began playing around and came up with my version. I call it … [Read more...] about Scrappy Tree Skirts
The blur of November…
November was an absolute blur around here... It was so incredibly busy, I can hardly believe it has already been and gone. These things happened in November.I turned 38. Yay me.Our Christmas tree made it's appearance.... early, just not as early as I would have … [Read more...] about The blur of November…
Real Hot Cocoa
This morning I woke early and it was COLD in the house. I started in there to make some coffee, but then thought that instead of making something hot that just Cameo and I drink, I would make something for all of us. Something with real ingredients and not from a packet (not that … [Read more...] about Real Hot Cocoa
Canning Greens
Have you ever considered canning your excess greens? It is a fairly simple process, but it does take a little time. What I have is turnip greens. I'm from the south. You eat your greens around here.If you have your greens, a bowl of beans, cornbread, and some fried … [Read more...] about Canning Greens