All Recipes
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Flourless Cake and Chocolate Ganache
Very few desserts are worth eating every bite, plus a little more! This is a flourless ch…
Ranch Cheese Ball
Need a quick, easy appetizer? This cheese ball is a staple around here. You can even ma…
Wedding Planning: My take on the first look
Those who know me know that I tend to think pretty traditionally. I like columns and old…
Wedding Planning: Centerpieces
With every wedding (since there are 4 girls in our family) there is an area where you …
The Newlywed: Venison Cubed Steak
Yesterday somebody asked me how cooking was going in the kitchen now that I have my ow…
Friend Friday: Homemade Jam
A ritual at our house every spring is the making of strawberry jam. Ever since my…
Homemade vs. Store-Bought: Guacamole
I love guacamole. I can eat a whole bowl, which is more than any human being should eat…
Wedding Planning: Flowers Galore!
If there is one thing in life I love, well other than hiking, coffee, my nephews and nie…
Friend Friday: Blueberry Pie
Blueberries are in season here in SC, and they are delicious! Our dear friend and nei…
Freezer Meal: Easy Beef Casserole
We're linking up with Kelly's Korner today. It's time for freezer meals.…
Homemade vs. Store Bought: Brownies
I'll be honest with you. I love a good store-bought brownie mix. The brownies al…
Drink More Water!
It's summertime, and staying hydrated is important. For years, people have been dri…
Friend Friday: Mom Smetana's Spaghetti Sauce
Growing up, we ate spaghetti and meat sauce just about every week. Monday was spaghett…
Spicy Black Bean Corn Salad
Spicy Black Bean Corn Salad This recipe came from The Washington Post: I have a…
Marching to Bed...
Bedtime routines. Growing up, it never crossed my mind that we had a bedtime routine. W…
Sisters, Sisters....
"Sisters, sisters, There were never such devoted sisters. Never had to have a…
Never-Fail Pastry
Never-Fail Pastry This recipe is from Grandma Kline, and when she says "neve…