An Expedition to a Simple Life
What’s the best time of the year for you? Soup season is easily the best time of the year for me! Soup season has finally arrived with the cooler weather. I have plenty of my favorite soup recipes on hand and ready to add to my meal plan, and I couldn’t be happier! I grew up eating different soups during… Read More
Autumn….the year’s last, loveliest smile. William Cullen Bryant Fall is my favorite time of year. The cool, crisp air, warm fires, festivals, and the amazing scents. One of my favorite things about fall is to have my home smell wonderful! The scents of fall, like apple pie, cobblers, warmness, and pine, all smell so amazing to me! Fall is my… Read More
Lavender is one of my favorite herbs. It smells so good, tastes yummy, and has a positive impact on your body! I love to pick fresh lavender flowers and dry them out to use in recipes and teas. Lemonade is one of my husband’s favorite drinks. One day I thought, why not combine the two and see how it turns… Read More
Rosemary was one of the first herbs I planted and harvested when I began gardening a few years ago. I have the same plant from five years ago, and it is one of my biggest and most beautiful plants. It can survive the winters here in Georgia and comes back in full bloom every spring. I love to harvest fresh… Read More
Are you a spicy food lover?? Are you a spicy food fan and as well as an okra fan? You will LOVE this spicy southern fried okra recipe! It’s super simple and very quick to cook. My husband and I grew up in the south, and okra is a staple in our household. We also love Mexican food and are… Read More
This Tex-Mex Award-Winning Chili recipe is by a sweet friend from my hometown! She is an amazing cook, and she has started her own business, Almost Homemade. She offers catering, amazing bakery items, a cookbook (and other Almost Homemade swag), and she will also cook dinner for you and you pick it up on the go! Her cheesecake is TO DIE FOR (Insert heart eye emoji). I… Read More
This is another recipe that is dear to my heart! My mom has been making this canned chicken casserole recipe for as long as I can remember. Growing up, we called this recipe “Netty Sues” because that is who passed this recipe down in our family. I remember in high school, coming home from softball practice and being so excited… Read More
I grew up eating some of the best pecan pies. I remember going to our family reunion for my dad’s side of the family in August every year (we still do this). When I would walk in, I would head straight for the dessert table to see what the options were (can’t a girl love desserts?). There it would be… Read More
This recipe is one of my secret weapons. I take this peach cobbler to every family gathering, church function, and friend get together. Some people specifically look for this dessert if I’m present (Ha!). It is always a big hit! This recipe is one of my favorites because it’s very easy to make, and it tastes so delicious! You can… Read More
This dish is one of my husband’s favorites! His mother used to make it all the time, and he grew up eating it. I love this recipe because it is super easy and quick to make! With just four ingredients, you’ll have supper done in no time. It is definitely not the most healthy thing to eat, but you will… Read More
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