Nicaragua – There Are No Impenetrable Walls

In Nicaragua today…

I feel like I have lived out a year of my life in one day. This is going to be a day that stays with me, one that I can close my eyes thirty years from now and still remember the sights, smells, sounds, still feel the hugs, still see the hope and joy rising [...]

Creamy, fruity, and cool, this is wonderful pie for summer!

When my Mama was a little girl, she’d come in from school to find her Granny waiting to hear all about her day. Knowing that kids were hungry after a long day at school, she’d smile when Mama walked in and sit her down at the table… And put a bowl in front of her. [...]

Frozen turtle pie IngredientsSmall box instant chocolate pudding (can use sugar free) – 4 serving size 1 +1/2 cup milk 8 ounce container whipped topping (Can use light) 1 cup caramel 6 ounce chocolate pie crust 1 cup chopped pecans Chocolate Magic Shell squirt whipped cream (canned, for garnish) pecan halves to garnish InstructionsIn large [...]

If you’ve never had a Butter Roll, you’ve been missing out on one of the most delicious simple pleasures that life has to offer!

Cornbread Pan Sandwiches Ingredients2- 8 ounce packages corn muffin mix (the size that makes 6 muffins), plus ingredients called for on package to make batter 5-6 slices American Cheese 5-6 slices ham lunch meat (or other lunch meat of your choice) 1 small onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons Spicy Brown Mustard InstructionsPreheat oven to 400. Prepare [...]

Dark chocolate cupcakes, with a Rolo baked inside, topped with browned butter icing and toasted pecans…

Sweet blended honey sauce coating tender bits of meat, assorted veggies, and noodles

Come into my kitchen, careful not to trip on Pyrex though!

Leftover ham will once again shine in any of these dishes!

I know I’ve brought you an awful lot of sweets lately and some of you may be wondering where my family puts all of these desserts! I can answer that question simply enough, we put them elsewhere! Usually, when I make a dessert, we’ll take out two pieces of it. The prettiest gets photographed and [...]

Lemon pie is a staple in the south, especially in the hotter months. Often referred to as “lemon icebox pie”, it is commonly kept in the fridge and served cold as a refreshing ending to any meal. Of course you can purchase a lemon meringue pie at any grocery store and most fast food chains, [...]

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