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How I Make Dough During The Holidays
It all began back in 2005, when my son, Max, was in Kindergarten. I was totally jazzed about entering that stage in life when I would bake goodies for his class parties. Early on, I started sending Max to school with little baked treats to give to his teacher. Of course, Mrs. Foster and I [...]
Champion Cookie Truffles
Of all the sweet treats I take time to make, these cookie truffles are probably my most favorite recipe. They are sweet without being too rich. The chocolate coating has a snap, while the inside has a soft, smooth, creamy texture. It takes 5, count’em 5, ingredients to put them together. They’re also pretty and [...]
World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest, Sulphur Springs, Texas
I can’t tell you just how excited I am about this year’s Hopkins County Stew Contest. Ever since we’ve lived here, I have completely enjoyed our own Hopkins County Fall Festival and the opportunity to eat as many bowls of fresh hot stew as I can eat for just 5 dollars! The Fall Festival begins [...]
Let’s Keep In Touch Better
If you’re already using Facebook, let’s hook up. I’ve been a member for a while, but I’ll admit it’s taken me time to wrap my mind around it’s usefulness. I really like Facebook to keep up on what others are doing, whether they’re my cousins or my blogging buddies.
Above is my badge, [...]
Budget Friendly Red Beans and Rice with Sausage
Ever have those nights when it just looks like there’s nothing to eat, but it turns out you had something delicious all along?
Well, the other night this is all I had on hand. Two cups of cooked leftover pinto beans, 1 cup rice and one package of skinless sausage.
First, I cut the sausage into 1/4 [...]
Cake Balls the New Candy Truffle
Ever since I read about Cake Balls in Wednesday’s paper, I couldn’t WAIT to make them and share with you!
Cake Balls are the New Candy Truffle. They are a rich treat that should be served at all baby showers, wedding parties, and of course, the holiday parties ahead of us. They are made by combining [...]
Espresso Ice Cream Recipe
This Homemade Espresso Ice Cream is The BEST Ice Cream in the WORLD!!!
I’m not just saying that because I made it and I’m pushing out recipes on this food blog. NOOOO NO NO!
I’m telling you that you will NEVER EVER taste a more delicious Espresso ice cream than what I have made here. Oh I [...]
How To Cook Northern Beans
In the past, I have explained how to use a pressure cooker for cooking beans. Read the posts, Homecooked Garbanzo Beans and Simple Bean Soup. The steps are the same, the seasonings and cooking times are different. Pressure cookers do come in different sizes, so be sure to read the user’s guide before cooking.
NEVER NEVER, [...]
Fried Okra Recipe
Oooo wee! WE LOVE FRIED OKRA!!! I’m not talking about those frozen bags you find in the grocery store. I mean, FRESH FRIED OKRA. Crispy, corny, salty outside. Soft, green, sweet inside. I’m drooling just looking at the picture. Aren’t you?
My Memaw used to painstakingly turn over individual okra pieces in her frying pan until [...]
Angel Food Ministries Food Box Recipes Downloaded
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization that partners with churches and community organizations throughout the country to help distribute food to those in need.
HERE’S WHAT MAKES THEM COOL
For just $30.00, families receive a full box of top quality, fresh and frozen foods that would normally cost them $60 to $70 at the grocery [...]
I could not disagree more with Oat's opinion on using oak. Oak is the worlds most common wood for ...
"O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
how lovely are your artificially colored branches..." 
