Strawberry Orange Jam
All things house that make a home can be a less than glamorous gig at times- like when it’s cleaning out the refrigerator day. On the upside, I did find the pint of strawberries I bought over the...
View ArticleDelicacies, Dishes and Desserts: Malted Buttercream Frosting
Good morning, afternoon or evening! I hope everyone had a lovely Easter. For those of you beginning your spring break week enjoy your well deserved holiday. For those of us beginning the work week...
View ArticleThe Southern Dinner Table
The dinner table tells a story. Gathered in regional reverence, devout worshipers of the dining divine keep time to culinary tradition, nourishing the soul as well as the body. Taking a meal is a...
View ArticleThe Southern Dinner Table: Part 2
We’re moving on up and over a few states to the country road, rolling hills and mountains of East Tennessee for The Southern Dinner Table: Part 2. Take me home, country roads and See Rock City signs!...
View ArticleDefine Homemade
How do you define homemade? I like to take culinary liberties with the word homemade. My homemade state of mind is firing on all culinary cylinders at this time of year. Shortcuts that simplify,...
View ArticleA Most Fetching Friday
fetch·ing /ˈfeCHiNG/ adjective adjective: fetching attractive. synonyms: attractive, appealing, sweet, pretty, good-looking, lovely, delightful, charming, prepossessing, captivating, enchanting,...
View ArticlePlaces In The Home For The Holidays Thanksgiving Style
Making a list and checking it twice, Places In The Home for the Holidays Thanksgiving style. Oops- wrong holiday song but right holiday action. There’s no time like now to get into the planning mode....
View ArticleA Most Fetching Friday
fetch·ing /ˈfeCHiNG/ adjective adjective: fetching attractive. synonyms: attractive, appealing, sweet, pretty, good-looking, lovely, delightful, charming, prepossessing, captivating, enchanting,...
View ArticleAll-American Fare
All-American fare consisting of spirited sips, BBQ bites and Fourth of July dessert delights await patriotic preparation. Click on the link below each image to get the recipe. The Bluecoat Red White...
View ArticleFinds and Treasures Currently Catching My Eye
Finds and treasures currently catching my eye for the August gotta have it list include all things house that make a home goodies in appetizing, modern, polished and pumpkin time is right around the...
View ArticleOld Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes Recipe And Family Traditions
A revered old fashioned Southern tea cakes recipe and family traditions leads the topic of conversation this afternoon in the Places In The Home kitchen. tradition noun tra·di·tion \trə-ˈdi-shən\ 1 a :...
View ArticleSigns and Sounds: Fall or Autumn Wishfall Thinking
Signs and sounds hinting at an early fall or autumn leads to wishfall thinking. Concrete proof of fall’s preview peppers the Places In The Home driveway, sidewalk and patio with yellow leaves...
View ArticleBig Flavor for a Small Supper: Ranch Quick Bread
The hotter it gets in the dog days of summer, the less time spent in the kitchen cooking and baking the better. Yes, I know we live in the modern age of central air, but the excuse of it’s too hot to...
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