Meal planning is such an important part of a busy families lifestyle today. I am so happy that meal planning became a part of my life many years ago and[...]

Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather I am so happy to see you today and what better way to celebrate the last of July than with[...]

We grow several varieties of squash in our garden every year, and one of our favorites is the yellow summer squash. Texas Squash Casserole is a favorite at our[...]

I sure am glad to see you today, come on in the kitchen and sit with me while I take a break. We are really enjoying our summer with friends and family coming[...]

In the summer we spend as much time outdoors as we can and love to be in our outdoor kitchen grilling and cooking. The recipe for Ka Bobs that we are doing[...]

Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather I am so excited to see you today, so come on back to the patio we are setting up our tables[...]

Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather Welcome Summer! I sure am glad to see all of you today, our cottage is really quiet now since[...]

Welcome Summer! We are beginning to harvest our garden, we are getting some really nice tomatoes, onions and peppers right now and our first black eyed peas[...]

We had some nice spring rain and our Blackberry bushes have really produced. The berries are sweet and juicy this year. I always look forward to the berries so[...]

When our kids were home from school in the summer they always helped with the gardening, cooking, canning and general task that taught life skills. When they[...]

Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather The last week in June, how can this be? We are having such a wonderful summer with rain and[...]

We are getting ready for a big 4th of July celebration here in our little community. We have a great 4th of July parade, a bake sale, and lots of 4th of July[...]

We have a wonderful picnic after our local parade on the Fourth of July and there is so much good food, it is a special part of the day. In different parts of[...]

Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather Let Freedom Ring Happy 4th of July! We are busy getting all of our food ready for the big[...]

We are celebrating freedom all weekend with friends and family. Great food and fun activities here at the lake and back porch sitting, summer in here! Come on[...]