I’ve always been addicted to stationery. When I was six years old, my best friend Kelly Simon moved to Massachusetts, leaving me behind in South Carolina. We were pen pals for YEARS, writing constantly. When I was 8 and my oldest sister went to college, we exchanged letters frequently. Then, when I was 11, I…
A couple of years ago, my sister Jessica sent me this recipe. I just recently tried it out and it was fantabulous. It was full of flavor, and creamy and warm… perfect for pretending it’s already Autumn in Florida. So here’s the “recipe” (no measurements) for yummy paprikash-ish chicken and rice. First, sautee a chopped…
This is a recipe that I snatched from my stepmother’s pile of recipe cards. It’s sort of like a quiche, but eggless and more tomato-y. Obviously. You can use a pre-made store-bought pie crust and it’s delicious that way. I made my own pastry crust (my mother-in-law’s recipe), and it was fantastic. The result of…
Well, if Consumer Reports gives points for being happy…maybe so! This one is enjoying munching grass and frightening the local flowers. Since we are moving again soon (GASP! Have I mentioned it in Joyful Abode yet?), this time to a house with a YARD… we went ahead and bought a lawnmower. It feels like such…
Why do some people call it “Chicken Fried Steak”? I don’t understand that, unless it’s because it’s fried like you would fry chicken. But why don’t they call them “chicken fried onion rings” or “chicken fried green tomatoes”? I have even heard of “Chicken fried chicken,” which to me just sounds redundant. In any case,…
The other day, I read a post on an internet forum that asked the question, “The more _____ a man has, the less likely he is to stray.” Well, I asked the husband, and he immediately, with no hesitation, answered, “food.” Other husbands on the forum answered “home cooked meals” and “good food” along with…
Ah, Autumn… my favorite season of all. My favorite colors are usually categorized as autumnal, and I love the flavors of spice cake, pumpkin, and gingerbread. Delicious! A few weeks ago, I made these pumpkin cream cheese muffins to take to a party. I love the marbled effect of the cream cheese, and they were…
This is a guest article by my mother, YaYaNaNa. Woo Hoo….After years of domestic slackness, I have begun working from home. Just not having to spend 2 hours a day in the car has been enough to inspire a domestic revival. That and the feeling of inadequency I have in the face of my domestic…
Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens: Biggest Book of 30 Minute Meals You will need: 6 pieces of pork. We didn’t have chops… our pieces were smaller. I forget the cut’s name. Rosemary Salt Olive Oil Garlic Balsamic vinegar Mustard Honey Trim the fat from the meat. Sprinkle both sides with rosemary and salt, pressing…
I posted about my ERROR steak before, and mub asked me for the recipe for my (success) Green Bean Casserole. So here it is! You Will Need: 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup onion, diced (but we were out of onions, so I used a bunch of…
1. While I am a huge proponent of decluttering and I’m firmly an anti-clutter person, I am addicted to office supplies! When the guy and I moved in together, he had a shoe box of office supplies, and I had a big Rubbermaid bin full. That’s not including the dozens of empty binders and brand…
Last week, we had this delicious summery meal. We decided that the crab salad is so beautiful and quick that it would be perfect for a party someday. We could serve it up with some of those tiny toasts, or crackers. Or get big lettuce leaves and wrap some of the salad in each leaf,…
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and brand new stay at home mom. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate on a budget, and keep a happy home. I breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.Want to know more?
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