Garry loves him some pecan anythangs. (Anyone squinch at my mastery of the English language? ~snort~) About a month before his birthday, he sent a cake recipe to me and the following conversation took place. Garry: This looks good. Can you make this? Me: As in can I or will I? Cause you know I’m …
OMT! Eats
Eating a healthy and varied diet has never been easier than it is today. Generously stocked grocery stores, farm-to-market spots, roadside stands and your own garden are just some of the places to find a variety of the fruits and veggies to fuel your bodies with goodness. Fruits and vegetables contain vital nutrients and …
It’s apple season! Wait, no it’s not. But, that doesn’t matter, does it? No! It doesn’t! What time of the year is the best time to bake your favorite (or soon to be new favorite) apple recipes? Anytime you’ve made a run for a jumbo bag of organic apples, that’s when! Wadda ya know…I just …
As a true Southern gal, I love me some mile-high fluffy biscuits. Ain’t nothing much better than homemade biscuits smothered in sausage and gravy. My stomach is grumbling just thinking about it. Yum. My go-to recipe is the one linked above. Sure it takes a bit of time, but oh, momma, they are worth it. …
I’m always…ALWAYS!…on the hunt for a new brownie recipe; they are a family favorite. While flipping through my recipe file, I found an old recipe card that had nothing on it except this brownie recipe. There was no attribution. No historic notes. No chocolate smudges. Nothing. I knew by looking at the recipe that I …
Prepare yourselves to witness one of the most flavorful and easy meals you can make. Ready? Let’s go! (NOTE: I saw this recipe on a video, which I can no longer find, so if you know it…SHARE IT!) What you’ll need: 8 chicken bone-in thighs or breasts Pesto 1 large or 2 medium sliced tomatoes …
I love a roasted veggie, don’t you? Roasting brings out the earthy complex flavors of foods that can’t be duplicated any other way. Bonus: most kiddos will eat a roasted veggie over any other cooking method. < Not scientific, just my own personal observation. When you roast Brussels sprouts, the outside takes on a crispy …
Are you like me and already thinking about what kind of cookies you’re going to bake for Christmas? YOU ARE?! This is why we’re friends! While I like to shake up my cookie rotation every year, there are a few traditional classics that get made no matter what. Russian Teacakes are one of those classics. …
Y’all know how much we like our ‘Picy Pretzels, right? They’re delicious any time of the year, but I love them most in front of a roaring fire with an adult drank. To add a bit of nutrition to our by-the-fire snacks, I tinkered with a nut recipe and came up with Savory Roasted Pecans. …
I am an apple butter fanatic. My first taste of apple butter came to me as a child. I was offered a thick slice of dark pumpernickel bread, slathered with a thick layer of butter and topped with a generous portion of apple butter. It was love at first bite. ~swoon~ I knew you could …