Countdown To Turkey Day: Spiced Jellied Cranberry Sauce

November 26, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

I love the smell of cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest simmering away on the stovetop don’t you? It smells like the holidays. Speaking of holidays Happy Thanksgiving Everyone (a day early). I really think that Thanksgiving just might be my favorite holiday. Thanksgiving is a day to remember all the things you are thankful for. […]

Daydreaming of France…… and Croque Madame Muffins

September 16, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

Life has been a whirlwind lately. Work has had me constantly running around and I’ve been spending WAY too many hours behind the wheel of my car. It’s usually early in the morning when I first hit the ground running, at least 6am. On the bright side I always get to enjoy the sunrise while […]

The Doctor Returns…..

August 24, 2014.Reading time 7 minutes.

It seems like for the past 9 months I have been counting down to the big day and yesterday the DOCTOR finally returned! I have been so excited to see Peter Capaldi as the new Doctor and he did not disappoint. Watch out David Tennent…. Capaldi my very well become my favorite Doctor. In the […]

Morning Muffin Remix: Cranberry, Orange and Oatmeal Muffins

August 22, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

Several weeks ago I tried out this amazing recipe for Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins and they were a big hit. But with Fall just around the corner I decided I would mix it up a bit. These muffins are packed full of tangy dried cranberries, chewy oatmeal, orange zest and just a hit of warming cinnamon. […]

Easy Cheesy Sausage Buttermilk Biscuits…..

August 10, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

<a href=”http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/13702709/?claim=q6p5ree72yv”>Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a> As I have said before there is nothing love more than a hot, fluffy, southern buttermilk biscuit in the morning. But let’s be honest…. Rolling out biscuits in the morning isn’t always easy and they can make quite a mess. That’s why I love these Cheesy Sausage Buttermilk Biscuits […]

40’s Music and Cooking With Mama Keown: Fluffy Banana Nut Cake

August 5, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

Several years ago my Grandmother asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I told my Grandmother that I wanted some of her favorite recipes along with some of her mother’s favorite recipes written in her handwriting. A few months later that’s exactly what I got. A photo album filled with index cards of all my […]

Maple, Bacon Breakfast Cookies…

July 26, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

Yep you heard me correctly Maple, BACON, Breakfast Cookies! Think back to when you were a kid on Saturday morning… Mom or Dad would bring out a big plate of pancakes covered with maple syrup and a couple of strips of bacon on the side. Then you would take that first bite, a little pancake, […]

Good Morning Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins….

July 24, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

I saw this recipe online the other day for Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins and I knew at once I had to make these. After all what says good morning like a blueberry muffin? These muffins were super easy to make and literally took no time at all. For the most part I followed the recipe exactly […]

Mom’s Chicken Enchilada Casserole and the Evolution of a Family Recipe….

July 23, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

Every year for my birthday my Mom has the family over for a meal and every year we have this same conversation a few days prior…. Mom: So what do you want me to make for your Birthday dinner? Me: Your Chicken Enchiladas. Mom: But I made that last year. Me: Yep and it’s my […]