Food

  • Saffron Braised Chicken

    Madeline and I just returned from a cruise celebrating her upcoming graduation from high school and while I loved the relaxation, scenery and especially the time with my daughter, I did not enjoy what a cruise does to my waistline!… Continue reading

  • Italian White Bean Soup

    Winter suddenly decided to make an appearance in the South this week!  After a warmer than normal season it was quite a shock waking up to lows in the 20’s-30’s with the highs barely making it over 40! {I know… Continue reading

  • Christmas Eve Hot Chocolate

    There is something about having hot chocolate on Christmas Eve that has become such a special tradition for us, even if it is nearly 70° in certain parts of the south! While it is so easy to rip open a… Continue reading

  • A Traditional French Gumbo

    What a fabulous whirlwind Thanksgiving weekend was! Between Wednesday and Saturday we made time to enjoy Thanksgiving with my family (especially enjoying the time we had with all four of our kiddos & the son-in-love) and the in-laws  in Tennessee,… Continue reading