
Let’s Make Sun Tea
In the South, we love our iced tea, and when the weather is hot and sunny, what better time than to brew a pitcher of sun tea? We expect several 100-degree days this week, and I thought sharing this quintessential summer beverage might be fun. Sun tea is tea brewed...
How to Make Your Home Smell Fresh and Pretty – Simmer Pots
One of my biggest hosting tips is ensuring your home smells fresh and inviting when guests arrive. I like to have a candle burning in the entryway, give the rooms and entryway a light spray with air freshener, and put a simmer pot on the stove. Simmer pots are just...
A Mother’s Day Tribute – A Poem by Erma Bombeck
trub I miss my mother most on Mother's Day. She loved being celebrated that day with gifts, a meal, and lots of attention. In her honor today, I'm sharing a poem from her favorite author and humorist, Erma Bombeck. Erma nailed the role of mother to a T. I'd often hear...
Symphony Brownies
Several years ago, my sister taught me an easy trick to upgrade the taste of boxed mix brownies. They are the perfect treat to bake for a dinner party or enjoy for Mother's Day! You will be at the top of Mom's favorites list when you make these brownies. All you need...
Let’s Bake Nostalgia – Best Lemon Bars
I love pulling vintage recipes out of my recipe box. We recently bought a bag of lemons from Costco to squeeze for juice, so we'd have it on hand for recipes and cocktails. Lemon bars are one of my favorite treats, and this recipe is a winner! The recipe is my...