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International Women’s day

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International Women’s day

It's International Women's day and the Women Club is Hosting a tea . Melville Women Club is housed in the historic church. Our Club house Today's speaker is from the United Way and talking about reading in school,  teaching adults to read . And English as a second language to the adults. United Way has [...]

family recipes, Home Today

Homemade Cereal Bar

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Homemade Cereal Bar

½ cup creamy peanut butter ½ cup honey 3 1/2 C dry cereal ½ teaspoon vanilla extract3 ½ cups dry cereal Line a 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.  Combine the peanut butter and honey in a medium size sauce pan. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Add in the dry cereal and [...]

family recipes

Mom’s Sour Cream Pound Cake

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Mom’s Sour Cream Pound Cake

Hello Sunday Baking fans! Today I am sharing my Mom's famous pound cake. A family favorite and her most requested cake. 3 sticks salted butter, softened 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preheat oven to 325˚F. In a medium bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. In large bowl, [...]

family recipes, Holiday/Festival, louisian

Mardi Gras ; Seafood Gumbo

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Mardi Gras ; Seafood Gumbo

Thanks for stopping bye today. Mardi Gras is next Tuesday but the parades are already rolling. So drop bye and grab a bowl of Gumbo .... Enjoy!! 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups diced yellow onion 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced green bell pepper 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup diced green onion [...]

family recipes, My Kitchen

Kwanzaa : Jo’s Jerk Chicken recipe

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Kwanzaa : Jo’s Jerk Chicken recipe

Our next door neighbor Joe is famous for his Jerk Chicken. The perfect recipe for this celebration of family. So give it a try and let me know what you think.... Lisa Jo's Jamaican Jerk Chicken 10 chicken legs ⅓ cup olive oil 2 TB light brown sugar, packed 1 heaping TB dried thyme 2 tsp ground allspice 2 tsp smoked paprika ¼ – ½ tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground [...]

DIY Home, family recipes

Peach Chutney

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Peach Chutney

Instead of Peach butter - I decided I would make a batch of Peach Chutney to give away to friends and family, 4 pounds sliced peeled peaches1 cup raisins (I used regular but you can use golden)2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup chopped onion5 ounces chopped preserved ginger ( i used fresh)1 1/2 tablespoons chili peppers ( seed removed)1 tablespoon  all spice1 teaspoon curry powder 1 small lemon, seeded and finely chopped, including peel4 cups packed [...]

family recipes, Home Today

End of Summer Slumber Party

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End of Summer Slumber Party

Hello Foodie Fans! Today I am sharing some great Snacks from our End of Summer Slumber Party! Here in South Louisiana we start school in about 2 weeks . So my nieces and nephews are going to spend Saturday here watching movies and eating snacks: Mini Pizza Snacks : 16 oz can Pillsbury Grands refrigerated biscuits▢1 cup pizza sauce▢2 cups shredded [...]

family recipes, Friday favorite

National Mango Day : Mango , Avocado and Grilled Chicken Salad

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National Mango Day : Mango , Avocado and Grilled Chicken Salad

1 cup herb & garlic chicken marinade, or Italian dressing4 boneless skinless chicken breasts½ cup cashews¼ cup extra virgin olive oil8 cup mixed spring greens1 papaya or mango peeled and diced1 avocado peeled and cubed1 red bell pepper diced Pour ¾ cup of marinade over the chicken breasts and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.Meanwhile, toast the cashews by cooking them in a non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, shaking [...]

family recipes

K Paul Bread Pudding with Lemon sauce

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K Paul Bread Pudding with Lemon sauce

1/2 cup pecan pieces6 to 7 cups stale, porous French bread (about a 5 oz loaf French bread)3 large eggs1 cup sugar4 Tbsp butter, melted1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp nutmeg1-1/2 cup milk Lemon Sauce: 2 Tbsp lemon juice1/4 cup sugar3/4 cup water, divided1 Tbsp cornstarch1 tsp vanilla extract Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. [...]