It has been a while since I have shared a recipe from my mother’s cookbook, A+ in Cooking. The idea was to find a muffin or breakfast bread recipe to share with you. I for one was somewhat tired of having wheat toast every morning, and I wanted something different. I also wanted to share […]
Sheila (AKA as SheShe) made Smokey Pecan Puffs for Stephanie’s shower. They were a hit. This would be a great appetizer for your next party. They are easy, pretty, and delicious. SheShe was kind and shared the recipe. SMOKEY PECAN PUFFS 1 pkg frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg 1 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp poppy […]
Sesame Asparagus Roll-ups are so good. I like them. I love them. They are so good that I was determined to make them for Stephanie’s shower. It took three trips to as many grocery stores to be able to find asparagus to my liking. At one store, the asparagus was too large (I almost wrote […]
Apricots – Yummy Cream Cheese – Yummy Pastry – Yummy What is not to love? These tender flaky morsels of goodness were served at our recent Twins Baby Shower for Jessica. The recipe for Apricot Cheese Pastry is another recipe from A+ in Cooking – Mother’s collection of recipes from the families of former students. Let […]
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. […]
Foodie Amy sent word that I must try Blue Bell’s Red Velvet Cake Ice Cream. I love all the suggestions and recommendations that come my way, and I especially pay attention when Foodie Amy speaks. Foodie Amy knows food. She should write a blog. Now we all know and love Blue Bell Ice Cream – […]
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 […]
Yummy Butter Cake This recipe for Yummy Butter Cake has been around a LONG time, and Paula Deen has certainly put it on the map with her bazillion versions of it. I have also seen it titled Neiman Marcus Cake or Cheesecake Bars. Forever in my memory is the first time I ate Yummy Butter […]
