The Perfect Pecan Pie Recipe

Perfect Pecan Pie

I don’t normally like Pecan Pies because they are too sweet but I find that ones not made with additional sugar, are easier for me to eat. My Grandma made fantastic pecan pies. She never burned the edges and the insides were always settled well. This pecan pie recipe makes 3 pecan pies. I don’t… [Continue Reading]

Fighting Hunger by Donating to In-Store Food Drive

Food hunger breaks my heart. I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to be hungry. I’ve had to send my kids away because we had no money for food so when there’s a food drive happening, I’m happy to get involved. Right now at your local Walmart, you can help by donating nonperishable food… [Continue Reading]

Meal Solutions – Green Bean Casserole

green beans

It’s another round of meal solutions and this time there’s not too much to think about because the ingredients reflect two very common dishes, especially for the holidays. Here are the list of ingredients for this week’s meal solution: Bruce Cut Yams, 40 oz. – $1.98 Jet Puffed Mini Marshmallows – $.84 Great Value Light… [Continue Reading]

KitchenAid Refrigerator, The Ultimate Appliance Gift for Every Home

kitchenaid refrigerator

The KitchenAid Refrigerator is Ah-MAZING!   I have always wanted one with the freezer on bottom and am in awe of how much it holds.  KitchenAid sent me French Door Bottom Mount Interior Dispensing, Architect Series II.   Just the beauty of it breathtaking but the features and knowing it’s a brand I can trust is what… [Continue Reading]

Paula Deen Gift Ideas

paula deen salt box

I’m rounding up some gift ideas for Paula Deen fans! I’m sure many of you know that I absolutely adore the Southern gal so I’m happy to share so favorites that you’ll want to give or receive this holiday season.  She has everything from cookware to cookbooks! First up is a good set of basic… [Continue Reading]

InBetween the Turkey Dinners!

Over the past few months, I’ve shared with you some of my favorite heat-n-serve meals.  With all the holiday cooking, sometimes you just want something easy, something already made so that you don’t have to do any work.  Here are a few items I’ve mentioned: 1) DiGiorno Pizza – Pizza is like the go-to meal… [Continue Reading]

Rocky Road Brownies *drool*

Rocky Road Brownies

In my previous video, I made you Healthy Pumpkin Bread. Today, I bring you quite the opposite with Rocky Road Brownies.  When it comes to food gift giving during the holidays, so many people give breads and cookies but something we like to give, are brownies served in a dish. I like to find pretty… [Continue Reading]

5 Healthy Recipes that Use Eggland’s Best Eggs

Eggland's Best Eggs

One of the awesome things Eggland’s Best did during October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was partnering up with the Susan G Komen Foundation and brand their eggs with a pink ribbon to remind us all to do our part in supporting the cause. I love October for all those great reminders but just because… [Continue Reading]

Around the Table 11.10.10

RoundTable

Just in case you’ve been busy like me and haven’t had the chance to read articles lately, I’m rounding a few up, along with some from other blogs. A big reminder that I have a Jimmy Dean Sausage Crumble Recipe contest happening right now until the 26th!  There’s only 10 bloggers hosting this contest which… [Continue Reading]

Fresh from the Marketside

Marketside Fresh Salad

When you live out on the ranch and miles away from town, having fresh food isn’t usually feasible unless you’re growing your own garden or making everything from scratch and while I’d like to do both, my green thumb is black and I don’t have time do to homemade all the time. I had actually… [Continue Reading]

Healthy Pumpkin Bread Mini Loaves for Gift Giving

Pumpkin Bread Mini Loaves for Gift Giving

November marks the part of the season where we give thanks, give gifts, and help those in need.  Giving a homemade food gift is one of the most popular ideas because it’s so friendly to your wallet and it comes from the heart. Today, I’m bringing you a healthy alternative to traditional pumpkin bread (found… [Continue Reading]

Kitchen Makeover Finale!

new kitchen

I know you guys have been waiting forever for the final results. You were probably able to tell a few things from the previous post but I wanted to share the final photos here with you all of the beautiful countertops.  I love them so much. I can take a photo anywhere on my counter… [Continue Reading]

Cleaning Out the Freezer and Eating Three Cheese Chicken

Lean Cuisine Market Creations Three Cheese Chicken

We have an upright freezer that just doesn’t hold what we need it to so this weekend, we cleaned it out because we are giving it to my nephew and replacing it with a chest freezer and new food.  Chest freezers seem to hold so much more than an upright in my opinion and when… [Continue Reading]