Well you guys, it happened. I blinked, and summer was gone. I have no idea how it managed to get by me. A few day ago I was lathering my chillens in bug spray and sunblock, and tonight we sit in front of the fire in our hoodies and boots roasting marshmallows. Wait, what the…
My husband and I have a recent obsession with these little bites of heaven called peppadew peppers. The two of us met up at a very nice pizza joint a few months ago on his lunch break. He ordered us a pizza that paired them with some fresh mozzarella and basil. Best pizza I’d ever eaten. (And…
Looking for fun lunch ideas as your kids head back to school? Kebabs are your answer. These are so easy to put together, mess free, and the kids love them! Pair with some fresh veggies and hummus, and you’ve got a complete, nutrient packed meal!
Chicken and Apple has become my favorite flavor combination when it comes to sausages. Quality pre-made sausages can get to be a bit pricey. I get a pack of 10 for my girls every week, which is just enough for them, but I am always tempted to eat them myself. I decided to make some…
Tis the season for grillin! I’ll be real with you, I haven’t ever really gotten into grilling until this year. I used to just leave it to the guys. But….my husband doesn’t seem to care too much for it. I have no clue why, since he is REALLY good at it. He made some BBQ…
My husband just returned from one of his annual fishing trips yielding an abundance of this beautiful trout. Here in the south, fish is generally found battered and fried, and in my opinion, ruined. When I am blessed with fresh wild-caught seafood, I do not want to mask that beautiful flavor with anything. Just a…
This Creamy Jambalaya is much like the traditional dish, with an original twist. The added cream tames the heat and adds depth of flavor while retaining just the right amount of spice. Perfect if you have little ones joining you, or if you just don’t care to set your mouth on fire. If you can…
Comfort Food n. Simple, home-style food that brings comforting thoughts of home or childhood. If you are an American, and you were once a child, you must certainly have memories of eating chicken pot pie. Maybe it was your Grandmother’s made from scratch, Crisco-in-the-crust, flour thickened goodness. Perhaps it was a can of veg-all and some…
It’s that time of the year again…. Time to break out the winter coats, flannel sheets, and crock pots! This one pot wonder can cook low and slow, or be done in 45 minutes on your stove top. Win-win! Ingredients: 1 lb ground venison 1 large sweet onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell…
Venison Potato Casserole Ingredients: 1 lb ground venison 5-6 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded 2 TB butter 1 sweet onion, chopped 4 eggs 16 oz cheddar cheese 8 oz parmesan cheese 1/2 C chopped red bell pepper 1/2 C chopped green bell pepper 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper 1 C cream Directions: Preheat…