I know you know all about lemonade. We make that here, too. And I know you know limeade. We have that on occasion. The real hit around my house is orangeade. My kids love it. I love it. The Pastor loves it. Guests love it (for the most part). And it is super duper simple …
Southern Squash
Yellow squash is a staple food here in the south. It grows crazy easily. (If you're looking for a vegetable to plant that kids will enjoy tending to, plant squash. You'll get results for sure. Unless you live in Greenland. I'm not sure squash would grow all the way up there.) There are lots of …
Cucumbers and Onions: A Recipe
Pecan Spice Cupcakes with Rum Icing
I decided to make these cupcakes for the Faith Methodist Church Christmas party. Let me tell you, they are yummy! I think these are my new favorite cupcakes. For the cupcakes: 2 and 3/4 cups AP flour 1 and 1/2 t baking soda 1 and 1/2 t baking powder 1 T ground cinnamon 2 t …
Big Foot Cannot Hide From Me!
Bugaboo Creek left us. I know! So sad. I began thinking about their menu and what exactly I'd miss. Wedge salad? I can get that elsewhere. Steak? On every corner. Big foot cookie? Oh. My. Milk. Where on earth am I going to get a big foot cookie?! What? You don't know what a big …
Tea Party Birthday Party
Imogene turned 5 last week. I cannot believe how quickly time has passed. On one hand, yes, it seems like she was just born. But on the other hand, it does seem like she's been with us forever, not just 5 short years. Anyway, for her party, she wanted a tea party. I declared that …
Christmas Party Recipes
For our annual church Christmas party, I racked my brain trying to come up with something to take! (The church provides the meat. The sides and desserts are potluck style.) I don't usually cook things that are potluck friendly, so I was in a jam. Then I remembered this great black eyed pea salad that …
The Best Roast Beef Sandwich
I have had so, so many requests for how to make my unbelievable roast beef sandwiches and for the horseradish sauce I make to go with. So, instead of writing the recipe over and over, I figured I would share it here! Believe me, this is how you make a man happy! I got both …
Unimpressive Pie
I thought I would let you in on a little secret. Fruit pie is EASY to make. Like, ridiculously easy! I say "unimpressive" pie, because once you realize how a simple fruit pie is made, you'll never be impressed by one again. You'll just think, "Well, I can do that!" Here is how you make …
Twinkie Tiramisu
The Pastor loves Tiramisu. For our fifth anniversary last Saturday, we all went to eat at an Italian joint and ate some tiramisu for dessert. For Father's Day, the Pastor requested I make him some of my fabulous Twinkie Tiramisu. Of course, I made it for him. Would you like to know how to make …
Notes From the Parsonage 