Monthly Archives: December 2023

Foodie Friday – New Year’s Traditional Meal

It is two days until 2024 and I always look forward to our New Year’s Day menu: Hoppin’ John, Collard Greens and cornbread Hoppin’ John is a southern dish that makes black-eyed peas exceptional. Sop it up with some cornbread … Continue reading

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Christmas Reflections

No matter how long you’ve been married, there is something special about pausing to remember. Christmas provides a great opportunity to do so, since it happens the end of the year. Our pastor always asks these questions in December, “Look … Continue reading

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Foodie Fridays – Kahlua for “Youa” and a Cake to Bake

I haven’t made it in years, mainly because it makes so much—2 liters. But this year I was ready to make some as gifts and this time provide a recipe for Kahlua cake. Sweet! I realize not everyone enjoys a … Continue reading

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Foodie Friday – A Family Classic

My Mom went home to be with her Savior 11 years ago next week at the age of 90. How I miss her. There is one recipe our family has made every Christmas since I was born, and maybe longer. … Continue reading

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Foodie Friday – Langostino Nachos

Years ago we were a part of a trial group testing out new recipes for a restaurant chain. We were paid for our opinion which made this a fun date night. We had never heard of langostinos before and maybe … Continue reading

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