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  • Building Raised Beds

    Have I mentioned lately how awesome that man-of-mine is?  I know people get tired of me singing his praises, but honestly, I don’t feel the least bit bad for it.  I married an amazing man who is so supportive of… Continue reading

  • Celebrating Cornbread & Lodge Cast Iron Giveaway

    In South Pittsburg, Tennessee, a little town of 3000, cornbread is a big deal.  I know this from experience as I graduated high school right across the street from Lodge Manufacturing.   {You might have heard of them; they make… Continue reading

  • Vinegar Braised Chicken w/ Leeks & Peas

    I love a simple one-dish supper, especially when I’m having one of those days that seems never-ending.  While waiting on Madeline to finish track practice a couple of weeks back, I found a recipe for Vinegar-Braised Chicken in Food &… Continue reading

  • Be Our Guest

    With crisp, clean linens on the beds, fluffy new towels in the bathrooms, fresh flowers scattered throughout the house, and scented candles lit to create ambiance, Audley and I welcome our first weekend guests (besides my parents) to our new… Continue reading