“Over The River And Through The Woods, to Grandmother’s house we go”…. Ok, how many of you, my dear readers, remember that song about Thanksgiving? I know, I know… …it is really a Christmas song, but I grew up in the Midwest and living in the country, there were many Thanksgivings we had to plow…
Good morning, my dear readers…..I have several Thanksgiving tablescapes I would like to share with you and we will start with this one. My confession is, I decorate for every single Holiday…it used to be for my kids and then I realized that it was for the biggest “kid” of all…..ME!!!
My dear readers….today is Flag Day, ….yes, on June 14th 1777, a Presidential Proclamation was made…. From the Presidential Proclamation: With hands over hearts, Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs have long saluted Old Glory and honored its legacy. Our flag persists as a powerful representation of freedom and opportunity. Waving high above capitol buildings…
I hope you are having a wonderful and safe Memorial Day Week-end. I am sure you are enjoying cook outs and fun at the lake or beach or perhaps just relaxing at home with family and friends. I would like to take just a few minutes to say we must never forget. Let us…
Cinco de Mayo may not be known to everyone…and *USA Today summed it up real well! *”For many Americans, Cinco de Mayo means enjoying Mexican food and probably a few margaritas as well. But Cinco de Mayo, which means May 5 in Spanish, is probably one of the most misunderstood Mexican holidays. This day is…
Valentine’s Day Tablescape 2016…. Oh my gosh, my dear readers….you know what a romantic I am and so Valentine’s Day has just got to be special, doesn’t it? I think the day that I quit decorating and cooking for Holidays and Special Occasions is the day that I have “hung it up” for good…you know…
My dear readers, I love Thanksgiving Dinners! I have made 3 Thanksgiving Dinners in the last couple weeks and will be making a 4th on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and I love carving the Turkey. Some people do not like to carve the turkey, but sort of tear it into pieces and pour gravy over…
Freedom! Fireworks! Food! Fun! It is the Fourth of July and I want to wish all my dear readers a safe and happy 4th!
Menu/Recipes Memorial Day 2015 …I promised to provide the recipes I used on Memorial Day Week-end and a little free rhetoric, they are below. First, I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Memorial Day Week-end. But lets talk food…one of my favorite topics.
Easter Brunch! Easter is a very special time of the year and while the Captain and I attend church on a regular basis….I especially like going to Sunrise Easter Services. Over the years, I have attended Sunrise Services on the top of a hilltop overlooking the Bennington State Lake in Kansas…and on the golden prairie…
February Popsicyles, Icicles and Dreamsicles….well dreamsicles salad to be exact. I thought of making the salad using strawberries and strawberry jello since it is February after all and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner….and everything (except the snow of course) is feeling all Valentine-ey!
Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers and their families…… I will make this post brief, as I know this is indeed a busy day of cooking and being with family! I would like to share this bit of wisdom (by Melody Beattie) with you on this Thanksgiving Day… “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of…