Sheila and I have been cooking together for as long as we have known each other. Back in the day, we were part of a group of “church ladies” that cooked lunch for about 125 women once a month for Baptist Women. We had so much fun together – and still do! Sheila has always […]
“Could you please get the recipe for the Pimento Cheese Tarts that The Queen of Everything made for Jessica’s baby shower?” Several of you asked, and it is with joy and thanksgiving that I am able to share this recipe with you. These little tarts are beyond delicious. The jalapeño pimento cheese has a little […]
Suzanne and Leslie invited the group to their home after our Friday night dinner. It is unbelievable all they did for our 50th Class Reunion. Not only were they in charge of planing the entire reunion, but they also had a gathering in their home, and provided Tortilla Roll-Ups for a gathering on Saturday afternoon. […]
Number One Son’s sweet precious wife Mikel brought salsa to the July 4th celebration. I kid you not. The salsa was the hit of the party. I actually heard someone say, “the salsa is the best tasting thing here.” Now that is really saying a lot because all of the food was fantastic. Many people […]
Love to watch the TV series Downton Abbey. The Buds (friends) gather to watch the show each Sunday night. Before this season of Downton Abbey began, excellent cook Nancy (also a Downton Abbey fan) sent me an email that had a menu and recipes for a Downton Abbey Premier Party from Food 52. Several […]
I love this cheese ball. I adore this cheese ball. It might be my most favoritest cheese ball I make. I really really wanted to make this cheese ball before Christmas, but…. It is easy breezy, but somehow it did not get made. So today I made it anyway. Maybe we can have it […]
(To the tune of She’ll Be Coming Around the Mountain) Humor me. It almost works. Tired and wea-r-y travelers were we. We had driven across two states you can see. Searching for our destination We drove with determination. And thus we reached the cabin hungry. To our surprise and delight, The Mrs. had prepared a […]
At Casa Flamingo, there is always a party. Cathy and Caitlyn entertain easily and with such grace. Someone is usually out by the pool. I envy how they do it. Last time we were there, Caitlyn was making stuffed jalapeno peppers on the grill. (I can not believe that I can not find a picture […]
It seems impossible to have an English tea party or any tea party for that matter without having cucumber sandwiches. I have had cucumber sandwiches so many different ways, and have loved most of them. This is a no frills recipe, and I love it. It is the recipe for the Basic Butter Spread (from […]
