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Derby Pie Bars

I’m a firm believer in using cliches and phrases to make sense of life. With a dad from Arkansas and a mom from Kentucky, you can imagine the kind of Southernisms that are in my vocabulary. And you can also imagine how easy it is to get them confused. Don’t count your eggs before they hatch. […]

Simple Saturday: Turnovers

There really is nothing like a good weekend pastry. What’s the weekend for if it’s not some breakfast (or dessert) treats. Last weekend, I was looking for a way to use up a sheet of puff pastry before our big move and make a tasty pastry. Did you know that puff pastry + fruit can […]

Polenta Rounds with Tomatoes

Some nights are “ain’t nobody got time for that” nights. These can include when you’ve had a hectic week, when the kids are all over the place or when you just moved into your first home. (You can guess which situation I’m currently going through.) Getting a tasty and easy meal is totally within reach […]

Blog Break

Folks, I’m doing something crazy. I’m going to take a blog break for a week or so! Gasp! We are making our big house move next week, and with that and just staying on top of life, I’m thinking that I need to keep my stress level as low as possible and take a little break […]

Blending Cultures

  I don’t know if you’re like me, but I tend to get on ethnic food kicks. I think this can also be encouraged by the presence of so many delicious, unique food options around me. For a month or two, I had to have a Guasaca fix every week or two. If you’re not […]