Martha's Vineyard the ultimate preppy style

A precious friend of mine turned me onto this clothing line several months ago

 and I am TOTALLY addicted!

The ultimate clothing for those who enjoy the "preppy" style.

Vineyard Vines

 has quickly become the clothing we live in!

Be sure to check them out!

I just know you are going to think they are precious!

Thanks for dropping by Y'all!

Foodie Friday Witch Puddles

BOO!

Happy Halloween!

This edition of Foodie Friday

(hosted by Gollum)

 will include some of my favorite foods

we have made for Halloween over the years.

It will also include the most requested "witch puddles" or "melted witches"

So let's start there!

Careful the goblins are out tonight!

These puddles are easily made with your favorite foods!

1 bag chocolate chips

1 bag white chocolate chips

bag of stick pretzels

1 fruit roll up

1 package of Oreo cookies

1 small bag of Bugles

4 TB Crisco

Melt bag of chocolate chips and 2 TB of Crisco in a microwave safe bowl  until smooth. Then dip bugles until covered in chocolate. Place on a sheet wax paper. Set aside. Cut fruit Roll Ups into strips fraying the edges on one side. Then dip tip of pretzel into remaining chocolate and wrap strips around the ends. Set aside. Next melt white chocolate and 2TB of Crisco in Microwave until smooth. Spread "puddle" shapes onto wax paper and QUICKLY place an Oreo cookie and "broomstick into the puddle. Now you will need to dip the open end of the bugle into remaining chocolate and set on top of the Oreo.

VOILA

You have melted witches!

Next we are "spooking up" chili by cutting out shapes from sliced cheese

Now breakfast is THE most important part of a little goblins day.

How about Pumpkin Spice "spider web " pancakes?

Follow your favorite recipe and pipe onto the griddle in a spider web pattern

Frankenstein must have escaped the lab and landed in the kitchen!

Here a little food coloring, icing, and imagination turn a round cake into a

 FRIGHT!

Mummy Dogs have been around for thousands of years!

Cut strips of linen (crescent rolls) and wrap

 around a hot dog to really give your

creatures of the night something to chow down on.

Well that is it for Halloween 2010!

Thanks for dropping by Y'all!

BOO!



Foodie Friday Champagne/ mimosa cupcakes

It is Foodie Friday!

Unfortunately with so much going on it will be a quick one!

I have to get in there and bake cookies for the fire department field trip in the morning!

 

Mimosa Cupcake Recipe

•3 cups cake flour

•1/2 tsp salt

•1 tsp baking powder

•1/2 tsp baking soda

•1 cup (2 sticks) butter

•1 cup sugar

•1/2 cup + 2 tbsp frozen orange concentrate

•3 eggs

•3/4 cup plain yogurt

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix together the flour, salt, baking soda and powder and set aside. In a medium sized bowl, cream the butter until smooth then add the sugar and cream together. Once the butter and sugar are creamed add in the orange juice concentrate. Mix in one egg at a time. Add in flour mixture 1/3 at a time. When flour is thoroughly mixed, mix in the yogurt. Batter will be slightly lumpy, but should be smooth kind of like pancake batter. Divide the batter evenly into lined cupcake tins and bake for about 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool

 

 

Champagne Syrup

•2 cups champagne

•1 cup powdered sugar

Bring the champagne and powdered sugar to a boil and let them reduce about half way. Don't expect it to get thick. It will be liquidity. Poke holes in the cupcakes and drizzle in the syrup. Let it absorb into the cupcake and add more. Keep adding to taste

*To make champagne cupcakes just use a white cupcake recipe and add the champagne syrup step!

Be sure to stop by and see Gollum for more Foodie Fridays!

Thanks for dropping by Y'all!

Saints, Bless You Boys!!!

You don't have to be around here very long to know that we are Saints fans.

We were supposed to attend the game on Oct 3

 but due to some conflicts we have had to reschedule.

HOWEVER, the sweet folks over at the Saints organization

 shipped the children their Saints kids membership packets.

 I knew they were a classy group!

The children were super excited and truly racked up!

Backpacks, stickers, pencils you name it.

They will be so ready for the game in a couple of weeks!

The Prince can often be heard running around the house saying

GEAUX SAINTS or BLESS YOU BOYS,

 but the other night while saying prayers,

 just before he said Amen he let out a HUGE

WHO DAT?

Let's hope God is a Saints fan!

Thanks for dropping by Y'all!

Something so charming has to be TOTALLY southern

If you are like me you grew up with a Mother that was always eager to get the latest publication of

 Southern Living.

 Yes, it was truly a staple in every southern woman's home.

As a southern woman with my own home to run, I too have always enjoyed Southern Living.

 However I have discovered a new passion.

 One that will in fact make you retire that subscription.

Garden and Gun

It is indeed the epitome of southern grace and style.

The name is just what you will find inside.

Gorgeous homes with elaborate decor.

Cooking and wine.

The best of southern society.

Hunting and elegant country living.

I think you will be forever devoted to the absolutely stunning publication.

As you hold it in your hand images of dove hunts and southern gentlemen sipping bourbon, debutantes making their way onto the national social register, and children running barefoot through fields of green will fill your thoughts!

Enjoy my precious readers and as always

Thanks for dropping by!

It is almost time for The Boys of Fall

Football speaks to my very soul. I was raised on it. As were most of us here in the south. When I wasn't on the Dallas Cowboy sidelines cheering for my Daddy, I was cheering for the Saints on TV. Years later I was in the stands cheering on my little brother. As I watch this video, my heart is stirred and tears stream down my face. I look forward to watching my own son strap on the pads and take his place among this legacy that is The Boys of Fall

Foodie Friday! Baby Doe's has a secret!

One of the most beloved of restaurants in Birmingham, AL

closed it's doors several years ago

Baby Doe's

One of our favorite dishes was their

FAMOUS BEER CHEESE SOUP!

The recipe was very secret.

Many, many years later

 my  Mother has agreed to allow me to share.

6 cups milk

2 (12 ounce) cans of beer, divided

2 (16 ounce) jars plus 1 (8 ounce) jar of cheese whiz

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can of chicken broth, undiluted

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

3 dashes of hot sauce

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Combine milk and 2 1/2 cups beer in a large Dutch Oven. Cook over low heat until thouroughly heated, stirring constantly. Add cheese spread, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Coook over low heat until thouroughly heated stirring constantly.

Combine cornstarch and remaining beer, mixing well. Add to cheese mixture; simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. ( DO NOT BOIL).

Yeilds 4 quarts

Hope you enjoy!

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