Thursday * Culinary Cozy Mystery Books

While Your Chili is Cooking it might be time to dive into a new book . Enjoy both- Lisa   book link   Kansas City chef Heaven Lee is one tough cookie. Not only can she slice, dice, and julienne the finest food in town, she's got nerves of steel to match her culinary skills. [...]

Deer Chili & Corn Bread

Thursday Recipe is a Deer Chile & Corn Bread ! Yes - I said deer. We are a family of hunters and always eat what we kill. And don't forget to check back Friday's On line Cookie Exchange - Lisa   ! tablespoon of shortening 1/2 C chopped onions 1 Pound ground Deer/ Pork meat [...]

Thank You Cards

To go with my Great Fall field trip a few Thank You cards for the Park Service employees who shared there knowledge with us. Need to Find a Park = Park Service Map The National Park Service is an agency of the United States federal government that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and [...]

Fall Field Trip Layouts

Hello Wednesday ! Last Wednesday of November it's been a busy month. Hope you enjoyed all the Fall project - and Next week we will be Christmas /Winter. Iam not for rushing the Seasons so here's some last minute looks as we finish up the month -It's Field Trip Time.. Lisa   It's  local History [...]

Thank You

Happy Today ! My Mom is home from a long stay at the hospital. We are happy to have her home. I know I am blessed that I still have them both in there 80's and been married 61 years.   It;s about time I introduce them to the internet world. So I can  keep in [...]

Review : Christmas in Homestead

Today's Tuesday Book is from Net Galley. Based on the Hallmark Original Movie this book is the perfect morning spotlight. Lisa       book link   Lisa Book thoughts - perfect small town romance with all the charm of a Hallmark movie this adaptation is the perfect read. When a Hollywood star meets her [...]

Leftover Turkey Gumbo

Turkey Left overs  Any one - Let's make  Gumbo  with Turkey & sausage !   Take Turkey Bones after pulling meat off. Make Turkey stock with bones.Strain & save. Save meat to add later. In a pot saute Trinity in butter until soft. ( chopped celery,onions & celery) Add sausage ( cut in bite sizes [...]

National Craft Jerky Day

Cyber Monday is here !  Let's get clicking on all the specials out there.Lisa But - While doing that you can make a batch of jerky in your dehydrator. Since it's National Craft Jerky Day. Tom's Chinese Beef Jerky Beef bottom round /partially frozen & cut in thin slices. Marinated - Chinese cook wine,Soy sauce [...]

A Southern Lady Mystery

  book link New York Times bestselling author Miranda James returns to Athena, Mississippi, with the first Southern Ladies mystery featuring Miss An’gel and Miss Dickce Ducote, two snoopy sisters who are always ready to lend a helping hand. With the Mississippi sun beating down, An’gel and Dickce are taking a break to cool off [...]

Happy Birthday * Mom

This is the last Sunday of November -where have the time gone. Hope you had a great week and Ready for Cyber Monday. We are back to another week of school as we finish the first semester. Today is also my Mom's 80th birthday. My Mom is the typical Southern Lady: Love God, her Family [...]