My friend Kristina, the Domesticated Gypsy, recently told me about this divine ambrosia called Dickinson’s Country Pumpkin Butter! It’s the perfect topping for applesauce pancakes, maple scones, apple pandowdy, buttery shortbread and cinnamon swirl toast with raisins. Enjoy! ~Melissa
Jeff and I take a walk together every morning after seeing Gracie off to school. The school bus drives away, and the next half hour or so is ours. Some mornings, like this morning, are beautiful. Often we bring mugs of tea with us and we talk about our plans for the day, or what…
This is one of my favorite quotes. I’ve said this before, and recently I’ve felt the need to say this again. I will not apologize for being who I am, and neither should you. If some people feel threatened by your success, or if they’re just mad at you for being happy because they’re miserable,…
My sister in law, Robin, makes the very best corn bread on the planet. It’s sweet and moist and could almost be classified as corn cake. The sweetness goes perfectly with a spicy chili or red beans and rice. ~Robin’s Corn Bread ~ 2 cups milk or buttermilk 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon salt…
Looking for a chili recipe that’s spicy but not TOO spicy? This one is so delicious it will knock your socks off. Use canned chili beans (NOT kidney beans) for this recipe. For the bread bowls, simply hollow out some firm on the outside, soft on the inside Kaiser rolls and you’re in business! ~Dynamite…