Y'all know I love me a good shortbread cookie! They are rich, not overly sweet, and big on buttery flavor. Combine that with pecans and semi sweet chocolate chips and you've got a cookie everyone can agree on. These are perfect served alongside a pot of coffee when sitting around the table with friends catching up on the year. They also make a very thoughtful thank you gift. With fewer and fewer ... Continue Reading
Snowball (Pecan Nougat) Cookies
This post was originally published in 2010. I updated the post in 2019. I love these things. They are only available seasonally (thank goodness) but I find my buggy steering towards them each year soon as they make their first showing in the grocery store. I've always wanted to make my own and wondered if they would be even better at home. Well the good news is, a few years ago I FINALLY ... Continue Reading
Mama’s Simple Eggnog
We didn't grow up drinking eggnog, but heard about it often on television shows and in movies. Eventually, years ago, I finally tried it and found that it can vary greatly from absolutely delicious to bug-your-eyes-out strong! This recipe errs on the side of smooth and delicious, creamy and rich, and family friendly through and through! In only minutes and with the help of a fun shortcut ... Continue Reading
Oreo Cookie Balls- 3 Ingredient Easy!
My friend Jyl has graciously offered to let me share her Oreo Cookie Ball recipe today, Thank you, Jyl! Jyl says: Oreo Cookie Balls are one of the most requested treats that has made its way out of my kitchen. Everyone that has tasted them wants more and every year I get asked hundreds of times when I am making them again. For them to be so good yet so easy is almost sinful. To make ... Continue Reading
Meal Plan Monday #193
Hey y’all!! Welcome to another delicious edition of Meal Plan Monday! We have some seriously amazing-looking recipes to share this week! We just know you’re are going to find tons of great recipes this go-round! Just keep on scrolling. We’re so happy to have you back with us again!Let’s start by sharing some of the yumminess from last week…. 7-UP Cranberry Jello ... Continue Reading
Friday Gazette Goodies, Quotes, Inspiration, and More!
Good morning friends! Welcome to another gazette. I've got some great goodies, encouraging stories, giveaways, and more! Click here to see all of my quote graphics and follow me on Instagram to see them first. You are welcome to download and share them! Encouraging One Another! A sweet lady left a box of treats and drinks for delivery drivers with a note to help ... Continue Reading
My Favorite Things 2019
You know how friends find something they love and they can't wait to tell their other friends because they might love it, too? Well, today I've gathered a collection of those things to me and I'm excited to share them with you. The neat thing is that most of my favorite things are under $20! All together, the prices range from super cheap and ridiculously practical to just one over the ... Continue Reading
Sweet and Crunchy Chex Mix
Sweet and Crunchy Chex Mix was love at first bite for us - and I'm sure it will be for you, too! Back in October we had a picnic for my Front Porch Fellowship Facebook group. People drove as far as Illinois and Missouri to come! The picnic was a potluck and we sure did have some good food! Alison, a member of the front porch fellowship admin team, drove up with her husband from Florida. ... Continue Reading
Tiger Butter – and why I already have all I need.
My kids BEG for this Tiger Butter every year! Fortunately, this recipe is as easy as they come!Tiger Butter is considered a fudge by some and a bark by others. It actually fits into both categories really well so you decide how you want to classify it. We first had it at Swiss Pantry in Belvedere, Tennessee. If you're ever near there, stop and buy anything at all and it will taste wonderful! ... Continue Reading
Cafeteria Peanut Butter Slice Candy
Cafeteria Peanut Butter Candy is an old fashioned goody you don't want to miss!Today I am sharing a quick candy that was a standard back in the golden days of school cafeterias. It's peanut buttery good with the texture of taffy but without the stickiness. Kind of a peanut butter chew flavored heavily by peanut butter, milk, and honey : all favorite flavors in my house! This recipe is from a ... Continue Reading
