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Tomato Pie

This is a dish that we like really well, but there are some issues with it that I think that I have finally solved. But first, a word about tomatoes. You MUST use homegrown tomatoes for this recipe because the flavor is so much better than grocery store tomatoes that tend to be bland. AndContinue reading “Tomato Pie”

Painterly Place Settings

I found some great salad plates in the pattern Vincent by Sakura which inspired this table. I used Ballard Designs for Southern Living Putty colored dinner plates with the Vincent salad plates, Lenox brown water glasses, and stained glass wine glasses. I added some art books, orange flowers, and containers with paint brushes. It’s soContinue reading “Painterly Place Settings”

Garden Table Version 2.0

Here’s another version of the garden table with more pink in it thanks to the darling Villeroy and Boch Perugia cream soup bowls. I used Oneidacraft Weave dinner plates and Noritake Sweet Swirl light green iced tea glasses. I think it’s awfully cute.

Garden Inspired Table

The idea for this table sort of popped into my head the other day, so I made it a reality. I’m going to post another variation of this same theme, but with more pink in it.

Gluten Free Dessert–Oreo Surprise

Here’s another one that’s easy to make gluten free–simply by swapping out regular Oreos for gluten free ones. Ingredients: 1 8 oz package cream cheese 1 small package cheesecake instant pudding 1 1/2 cups milk 1 8 oz container cool whip 12-12.5 oz package chocolate sandwich cookies 5 tablespoons melted butter Whip the cream cheeseContinue reading “Gluten Free Dessert–Oreo Surprise”

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Pie

My oldest son’s girlfriend avoids gluten and since they are coming over, I am making a couple of desserts and both need to be gluten free. It’s easy to do because the only gluten in the original recipe was from the Oreo cookies, but now that they are making a gluten free version of theContinue reading “Gluten Free Peanut Butter Pie”

Rhubarb Simple Syrup

We have a bunch of people coming and I wanted to do a fun seasonal drink with produce from our gardens, and we have a TON of rhubarb. Here’s how I made it: I sliced 7 or 8 stalks of rhubarb really thinly and put it in a plastic container that has a tight fittingContinue reading “Rhubarb Simple Syrup”

Thrift Haul

You may have guessed that I sell dishes and glassware on ebay from all the different items that I show in my tablescapes. So, I do spend quite a bit of time in thrift and consignment stores. People have asked me to do a thrift haul post so that they can see all the itemsContinue reading “Thrift Haul”

Chicken Piccata for a Crowd

This is a family favorite! 5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced to 3/4″ 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2-12 oz jars artichoke hearts 2/3 cup capers, drained 1 1/4 cup drained sun dried tomatoes packed in oil 4 tbsp minced roasted garlic (or fresh) 6 cups chicken stockContinue reading “Chicken Piccata for a Crowd”

Feeling Froggy–Table Decor

When our friends were in town a few weeks back, I put together this super cute frog inspired table. I started with this printed tablecloth in greens, yellows and blue on a cream background. Then I added a green pitcher filled with yellow and white flowers; a yellow container with flowers and a vintage frogContinue reading “Feeling Froggy–Table Decor”