I remember when I was a kid my mom used to change the arrangement of the furniture and house decor pretty regularly. You never knew when you'd come home to a whole new look.  I liked it!I guess it really is a woman's prerogative to change her mind.I've been keeping a journal since I was... Continue Reading →

Sweet Mashed YamsWARNING! I'VE NEVER WRITTEN OUT THIS RECIPE BEFORE (except to give tomy sweet sister) SO PLEASE ADJUST TO YOUR PERSONAL TASTE AS YOU GO!4-6 yams or sweet potatoes peeled and diced into large chunks (about 1 inchchunks)1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup heavy cream1 stick buttera couple dashes of cinnamonsalt to tasteBoil diced yams... Continue Reading →

(Thanks to Amy at Split Decisionz for the recipe graphic)I don't know about you but I start running dry on how many ways to cook chicken legs/thighs about every two weeks.I use google to search for recipes all the time.Lately I've been on a soup kick. I thought I'd share the links to a few... Continue Reading →

3/4 cup butter1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 Tablespoons milk1 Tablespoon vanilla1 egg2 cups all purpose flour (2 1/2 if you like a bit thicker and chewier- I do :)1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 of an 11.5 oz bag of semi sweet Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla... Continue Reading →