I should add the word "Easy" to the series title. "Best EASY Summertime Recipes". Because if it ain't easy, y'all know it's not gonna happen. Especially in the summer. In my mind (or fantasy land), I would pick fresh tomatoes, grown from my garden, and throw together several fresh, light dishes with other organic ingredients that Reginald picked up at the local Farmer's Market. (Reginald is our Butler in fantasy land.) I don't want to sound pretentious, but I think Reginald would wear a butler uniform of sorts. Until I get my thoughts gathered on staff uniform style, where to find Reggie, (as we would call him when we are not in formal company), and how to even grow a...
As I analyze my own behavior, I've come to realize that I go through my days, unconsciously, enjoying sophistication but by taking the path of least resistance. One could say it's a form of art. Now before you get all impressed, you must realize that I'm gussying up what it means to be lazy whilst having Dom Pérignon taste on a Busch budget. I think I could write a book called "A Lazy Woman's Budget-Conscious Guide to having La Joie de Vivre." Even writing "La Joie de Vivre" makes this phantom book nobler that it should. Since many of you resonated with my distaste for Sanda Lee's personality in her show, "Semi-Homemade with Sandra Lee", I think there is...
With baking, my motto is: "I'm not doing it if it's not easy." So rest assured, this is easy. And this is good. I've been making this Holly Clegg King Cake recipe for years. When my December baby wanted to be strapped to me for the entire spring of 2015, I remember getting a few droplets of purple, green, and gold icing on his bald head as I completed the final step of this homemade King Cake. I can report that he is 6 now, and he still loves this King Cake. Bon Apetit! Makes 16 servings 2 (8-ounce) cans crescent rolls 4 ounces cream cheese 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup light brown...
As many of you know, I share Mystery Devotional Lady's sweet prayers from time to time. Here are her words from February 14, 2013. I hope this makes you smile. "Lord, Thank You for Valentine's Day. Help each of us share God's love daily. Help us to walk close to You, reading Your Word, and doing our best to live it. Forgive us when we sin, help us to grow more like Jesus each day! Thank You, Lord, for filling our life with the joy of the Lord! Fill us with Your love , grace, and mercy. Give us strength and knowledge to walk daily with You. Keep the path before us safe. Please keep each of us well. Please...
