Hey ya’ll!
So, I’ve been absent, ghost, gone, away, not thinking about writing for a long while. Part of it admittedly was laziness. Part of it was that I was uninspired. I mean, things are slow around here and there’s not much to really talk about. Part of it is because it’s been easier to just take quick pictures and put up a caption on Instagram, but some of it has a lot to do with reinventing myself.
Our Spin On Potato Cakes
If you have never had them before, potato cakes are a simple meal that you can whip up fairly quickly. For us, we needed something quick for dinner to eat with some leftovers and this is what we made. Now, I can share what we made with you!
[Read more…] about Our Spin On Potato CakesSteamy Creamy Yellow Grits
Happy Mother’s Day! I know this day is a loaded day of emotions for many, so I first want to just pray for peace for everyone this day. And for all that it applies to – Happy Mother’s Day. Or, as I like to say, Happy “Go Ask Your Daddy” day LOL. Today is also Antoine’s and I 18th wedding anniversary, so I get a double whammy today. Yay, me! LOL
[Read more…] about Steamy Creamy Yellow Grits10 Minute Jam Session
Hey y’all!
I wanted to quick share a great thing that happened in my kitchen yesterday. I made strawberry and pineapple jam in about ten minutes using my Instant Pot! Please remember, the way I “cook” I don’t really do measurements. I will give you approximately what I used, and you add or subtract what you need based on your liking. With that in mind, check this out….
[Read more…] about 10 Minute Jam SessionChicken and Dumplings
Chicken and Dumplings. I have to say, this is one of my childhood favorites growing up. It is amazing how when you are young its the simple meals stick with you as an adult. So, now when it gets cold outside or is a dreary day, this meal comes to mind. Well, since it is has gotten colder and have been raining outside, [Read more…] about Chicken and Dumplings
Winter Weather Preparedness At Home
Even though it is still fall, winter weather seems to have graced some of us already. Folks in the South Eastern US have yet to experience it, but it is coming. Now is a great time to talk about being prepared for winter storms that may come our way. Today, I’ll focus on being prepared while in your home. [Read more…] about Winter Weather Preparedness At Home
Cheap, Homemade Laundry Detergent
Heeeey yall. It has been a minute since my last post, but with the work keeping me busier than normal, plus the holidays, I feel like I haven’t had time to do anything. However, just over three weeks ago, we started running out of laundry detergent. Well, since we had been talking about making our own laundry detergent for a while, I took the opportunity to give it a whirl. In addition, I wanted to give us an opportunity to use it a little bit before I shared it with you. [Read more…] about Cheap, Homemade Laundry Detergent
Instant Pot Turkey Kielbasa & Potato Soup
With the cool weather and rain from what’s left of Hurricane Willa, all signs pointed to a soup day. I didn’t know what we’d eat for dinner, but I did know I wanted some soup. I had considered clam or corn chowder, but [Read more…] about Instant Pot Turkey Kielbasa & Potato Soup