Popcorn is one of America’s beloved iconic staples. Especially when it’s tossed with salty peanuts and covered in a shell of sweet caramel. Treat guests at your Memorial Day party to their own little box of salty, sweet goodness. Perfect to munch on alone or equally delicious tossed over a bowl of homemade vanilla ice…Continue Reading “Taffy Crunch Popcorn”
Aluminum cans, for the most part, are overlooked as just means of preserving foods for a long shelf life and tossed into the recycling. But empty tin cans have a great deal of hidden potential. With just a bit of upcycling, they are transformed into vases for flowers, utensil holders, place card holders, or to…Continue Reading “Aluminum Can Containers”
Make guests at your Memorial Day gathering feel extra special with their own mini flag place card. These beautiful flag place cards are the perfect way to decorate the table in an understated, festive way and are easy to create using simple materials. Add vintage buttons or ribbon to further customize each flag. Slip them…Continue Reading “Flag Place Cards”
Rusty, old tin is a common sight when traveling down any country road in the South. Each piece of tin has a unique patina created from years of wear and tear from the elements. I am especially drawn to pieces that are painted or are extra rusty. To add a patriotic element to your holiday…Continue Reading “Rustic Tin Stars”
Revisit those outdated, chunky brass or wood candlesticks in the attic and transform them into a functional centerpiece. Alternating heights add visual interest to simple arrangements of flowers or other items. Colorful spray paints or chalk paint of your choice can perfectly coordinate them to your unique decor needs. Customize them further by distressing or…Continue Reading “Upcycling Candlesticks”
The official heralding holiday synonymous with the first golden days of summer. Memorial Day is America’s holiday. Whether gathered by a body of water or celebrating with friends at home; assembling stellar patriotic party decor that’s not so heavy on the traditional red, white, and blue is super easy. First, think creme, navy, and deep…Continue Reading “Memorial Day”
Lasagna is one of those comfort food dishes that warms the soul and brings everyone to the table. Often, lasagna recipes can be super heavy and loaded with fat from meat choice or cheeses. With summer fast approaching, a heavy, calorie dense pasta dish may be more suited for those cold, hibernating months. I…Continue Reading “Squash and Zucchini Lasagna”
Breakfast will officially never be the same for anyone after that first taste of a butter float. A product of my great aunt Dolores, fondly nicknamed “Doub”, these sinful little pleasures fall somewhere between a biscuit and a pancake. A butter float begins with a simple mix of ingredients that create a “dough-like” mixture which…Continue Reading “Butter Floats”
Blackberries are without surprise the state fruit of Alabama and can be found readily growing along roadsides and forest clearings in abundance. The “bramble” bush itself grows in a scrambling manner and wild varieties are typically covered in thorns. Making the picking process one that may involve some Matrix moves to avoid scratches. Botanically speaking,…Continue Reading “Blackberry Jam”
Perhaps the most versatile and durable piece of kitchen equipment is a cast iron skillet. From frying okra to baking light, fluffy cakes a well-seasoned skillet can get the job done with ease. Cast iron’s ability to retain and distribute heat evenly has ensured its survival in kitchens throughout the world for well over a…Continue Reading “Re-seasoning Cast Iron Skillets”