CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE! Sorry y’all, didn’t mean to panic anyone, it’s just that maybe you’re like me and you don’t have all your shopping done. I’m dedicating this post to the runners in your life, or for the runners who need to drop a major hint. Psssst, Santa! THIS. ~ A gentle reminder: I …
I love me some shortbread…you? Wait. Why am I even asking? Pretty much everyone loves them some shortbread. Y-U-M! Couple this shortbread with a steaming cup of Good For You Hot Chocolate and the angels may join you in singing HALLELURIAH! Don’t they look divine? While I was expecting a sturdier shortbread, because when I …
Each year, I like to do a recap of all the posts you LOVED here at OMT! It’s fun for me to see what resonates with you (so. much. food!) and to take a look back over the year. Hope you guys enjoy it too. Your Top 10 Posts 2014! #10: Trick or Treat This …
Dear Sweet E, my very first post to you was What I Will Tell Sweet E: Dig Yourself. Today’s post about overcoming rejection ties into the notion of digging yourself by knowing who you are and what you want from this life. Rejection stings, my sweet boy; you’ll never get used to it when it …
I have already offered this recipe under Almond Coconut Dream Bars, but wanted to offer you the pecan version, too. In the past, when I’ve made the Almond Dream Bars, I’d always say I’d make the pecan version, but, um, well, I, uh… Lazy baker much?! WAIT! Here they are! As soon as they hit …
Have you ever had a Meyer lemon? It’s not an exaggeration to tell you that the first time I tasted one, I had to look twice to make sure I was actually tasting a lemon. It was on the sweet end and didn’t leave me with a squinched lemon face; it was a wonder, I …
Y’all know I’m a thankful kinda gal and ain’t afraid to show/tell it. It’s that time of year again when I make me a listy-loo of the thangs I’m most thankful for this year. You can read last year’s list HERE. To the list! #1: As you read this post, Garry and I are a’quiver …
Brace yourself. Braced? Good. ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral links. When you do your shopping through the Amazon links on this page, you support the blog at no cost to yourself. It’s much appreciated!~ Yep. It’s that time again, my babies. Time to start our careful planning of what to stuff in …
The holidays are upon us and that may mean you’ll be entertaining family, maybe family with babies. What a great time for an infant CPR and choking primer! Y’all know I love a PSA. Check it HERE, HERE and HERE. Years ago, I worked in a hospital and we had to take CPR classes regularly. …
When making special meals, or getting tasked with bringing a side dish to a gathering instead of a fabulous dessert, it’s nice to have a few worthy choices that you can feel confident about making. I offer my worthy choices for your consideration. Drunk Carrots: Every time I make this recipe, I agree with myself …