When you read “a southern treat” what do you think? Are you imaging your grandmother’s tart lemon bars or maybe a summer’s best peach cobbler with homemade vanilla ice cream? I can definitely see my mind going down those paths. But, in this case, this southern treat is not of the sweet variety…but it is […]
Thinking Fruitful
Pasta Carbonara
It’s a weeknight. You don’t know what to make for dinner. You have spaghetti, bacon, eggs and tomatoes in your pantry and fridge. Well, it’s your lucky day because you’re about to have Pasta Carbonara for dinner. Pair it with some red wine, and it’s officially fancy pasta night. Harness your inner chef and make […]
Easy Gazpacho
It’s no secret around here that I love to eat soup, no matter the weather. But it’s also no secret that it is getting HOT where I live. I thought since I moved north from Arkansas to North Carolina that I would leave the humidity behind and be enjoying 75-degree summers. I was mistaken. It […]
Gluten-Free Blueberry Crisp
Last week, I shared these delicious gluten-free Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with you and talked about being flexible with cooking styles. Well, when I got the chance to make a gluten-free meal, I decided we definitely needed a dessert that we could all enjoy. I googled “gluten free desserts” and was happy to find Healther’s Dish […]
Front Porch Fireworks
This was the scene that I ended the evening on last night, sitting on my sister and brother-in-law’s porch, watching the neighbors’ colorful fireworks (and hearing their kids ooh and aah over them). I was also eating Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie and drinking a Prairie Bomb (if you know what I’m talking about, then […]