- Preheat the oven to 350 F and spread out the pecans in a small pan. Bake, tossing once, for 8 minutes or until toasted.
- In a small bowl, place the cream cheese, onions, mustard, red pepper sauce and garlic. With an electric mixer at moderate speed, beat for 3 minutes or until well blended. Stir in the cheddar cheese.
- Wrap the mixture in plastic wrap, shape into a 4 inch ball, and chill for 15 minutes.
- On wax paper, toss the toasted pecans with parsley. Unwrap the cheese ball and carefully roll it in the parsley mixture, coating it completely.
- Rewarp in plastic wrap and refrigerate until time to serve.
- Place the ball on a serving platter. Serve alongside crackers, pita chips or toasted slices of French Bread.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Tasty Cheese Ball
Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Free Ringtones
Cooking ahead of time!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Buying for that someone special
Sunday, November 23, 2008
The Easiest Pie Recipe EVER!
Check it out...it's pretty neat!
1 graham cracker crust
1-4oz. cream cheese
1 can condensed milk
1/4 c. lemon juice (you might not want to add the lemon juice if you were making chocolate pie...maybe just add more cream cheese or pie filling instead.)
Mix the above ingredients and then add:
1/2 box instant pie filling (she has used instant pie filling in the flavors of lemon, chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, and coconut)
Mix again and pour into crust then add cool whip on top. You could also put some fruit or nuts on top if you wanted too.
This is great, not to mention quick and easy!!!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Web Hosting
Lasagna Vanished
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Restaurant.com has a great deal!!!
Restaurant.com is now offering 80% off Savings on $25 Gift Certificates. $2 when you use code TREAT.Valid only 10/27/08 thru 10/31/08.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
The Foodie Blog Roll
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sun Dried Apples
Kenneth Ledbetter
1316 County Road 32
Fackler, AL 35776
Phone: 256-574-5619
I wish I would have thought to take pictures of his entire process this year, but didn't think of it until I decided to post here. I have included a picture of the golden brown and clean apples like you would receive in a gallon bag. They are $15 a gallon and $6 for shipping & handling. Don't wait too long or they'll be gone!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Restaurant Deals!
I don't know about you, but my family loves eating out. We do it way more than we should. I'm not sure if it is because of the convenience or my cooking (even though they say I'm a good cook...lol). A friend of mine turned me on to this wonderful site with great deals. You can actually purchase gift certificates and save right here online. By doing this you would be saving so much everytime you eat out!!! I just love this site. They have $25 gift certificates for $10 as well as some lower priced ones. This place is always running other promotions and I'll try to keep you updated on those also.
All you have to do is go to the site, put in a zip code or city and it will bring up participating restaurants in the area. You can print off your certificate or even have it emailed to you. In fact, I am thinking of purchasing some for gifts at Christmas time! I also am going to use these for when we go out of town and want to try different restaurants in that city.
And by all means, don't forget to check out the NEW FEATURE! Dinner of the Month on Restaurant.com.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Thanks for the award!

1. The winner can put the logo on his/her blog.
2. Link the person you received your award from.
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4. Put links of those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs of the persons you've nominated.
My nominees are:
Here on Columbia Avenue
Hill Billy Heart
A Hunters Wife
I Love My 3 Boys
My So-Called Blog
Mommy Madness
Piece of Me
I've been tagged!
First, the rules:
1. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
2. People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.
3. At the end of your blog post, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
4. Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them they're tagged, and to read your blog.
Eight Facts About Me:
1. I have one child, named Haley, who is 18 going on 30.
2. I have a step-son from a previous marriage who I still think of as my own.
3. I have a dog named Noel, which is half lab, half greyhound. I would love to have a Yorkie...maybe someday!
4. I remarried again this past April...so, I'm still a newlywed.
5. I'm the only child! Always hated that!
6. We love to travel...but our favorite are cruises!
7. I have worked at home for approx. 10 year....wouldn't trade it for an outside job!
8. I suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis and have had two knee replacements and one shoulder replacement.
I'm tagging these great bloggers in hopes that I find out some juicy gossip about them:
Life in Cypress Texas
Different World
Domesticated Diva
Feelings Just Are
Florida Travel Spots
Green N Pink
Happy Healthy Families
Have Your Health
Friday, October 17, 2008
Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients:
2 cups dehydrated cranberries
2 1/2 cups flour all-purpose
1/2 cups milk1
3/4 cups pumpkin (canned)
2 large eggs
2 egg whites
1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
7 Tablespoons butter, unsalted (room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
3/4 teaspoon cloves (ground)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon saltPinch Black pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat oven 350 degrees
2. Line muffin pan with 20 paper cups or spray with cooking spray.
3. Mix baking soda, salt, baking powder, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, vanilla, butter, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Using a mixer on medium speed to mix well.
4. Mix in eggs, and egg whites then pumpkin; mix well after each ingredient
5. Add flour and milk mixing well, stir in cranberries last.
6. Pour 1/4 cup into each muffin cup.
7. Bake for 30 min or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool 5 min
Optional: Add your favorite frosting.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monkey Bread

They have the recipe adapted slightly from Recipezaar and it sounds wonderful. If you make it before me or have ever made it before. Let me know how it is.
Place nuts onto bottom of greased Bundt pan.
Quarter biscuits, roll in cinnamon and granulated sugar that has been mixed together.
Place loosely in pan.
Melt butter, brown sugar and water, boil for 2 minutes (until it has a nice caramel consistency) and pour over biscuits.
Bake for 25 minutes, and unmold 1-2 minutes after removing from oven.
To serve, do not cut with a knife - pull apart small pieces with fingers.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Amish Peanut Brittle Recipe #2
2 cups granulated sugar
Amish Peanut Brittle Recipe #1
Combine the brown sugar, molasses, water and salt in a sauce pan. Cook slow, stirring occasionally, to 280 degrees F. Stir in the butter and immediately remove from heat. Stir in peanuts. Pour onto marble slab, stoneware platter or lightly greased cookie sheet and let cool. Break into pieces.
Remember to check out my Amish Peanut Brittle Recipe #2
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Pumpkin Walnut Fudge
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 cup pumpkin
dash of salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 stick butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Coleslaw Recipe
Ingredients:
1 head (about 8 cups) finely diced cabbage
1/4 cup finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced onions
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
Preparation:
1. Finely dice the cabbage and carrots (preferably using a food processor).
2. Place the shredded cabbage and carrot in a large bowl and stir in the minced onions.
3. Using the regular blade of your food processor, process the remaining ingredients until smooth.
4. Pour the sauce over the vegetable mixture and mix well.
5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving.
Servings: 10
Let me know what you think...I haven't even tried it myself yet!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Coolest Cooking Gadgets
What you can find on Woman's Day
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookies
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (note: if using crunchy style, add 2 Tablespoons more)
1/2 butter softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place oven rack just above oven center.
In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla;
Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
In another bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and salt.
Stir into butter mixture until well blended.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Place balls 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Gently flatten each ball with form in a cris-cross pattern.
Bake in the top half of 375 degrees oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove cookies from sheets; cool on wire racks.
Makes 24 cookies.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
In need of a dish drainer


Thursday, September 25, 2008
Rocky Road Ice Cream
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup of milk
1 teaspoon of salt
2 cups of half and half
1 Tablespoon of Vanilla
3 cups of heavy cream
1 cup of mini marshmallows
3/4 cup of chopped pecans
1 cup of mini chocolate chips
6 ounces of chocolate syrup
Directions:
Mix all ingredients except the last three. Put in electric ice cream maker for 10 minutes. Before the ice cream is done add last three ingredients. Finish churning and ENJOY!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Thanks for the recipe!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Brunswick Stew Recipe Anyone?
Thursday, September 11, 2008
My Blogging Buddies!
Here is a list of other bloggers I link with and enjoy reading about. If you would like to be added to my list, and me to yours, then email me.
1 Blog and 2 Sides
4 Cats Make Me Crazy!
The 40 Life
All in a Blog
Angies Silly Stuff
Anything I Think About
The Art Of Criticism
Babette's Blog
Baby Luvin
Bahama Berry
Baltimore House Wife
Blog About it
Busy Bee Village
The Cajun Blogger
Candle At Both Ends
Claudette's Words
A Christian Marriage
Confetti by: Kateedyd
Coodas Corner
Cypress TX Mom
Da Boss And Bryguy
Deal with Chronic Pain
Different World
Domesticated Diva
Drizzly Blog
Easing Chronic Pain
Fat Girl Goes Fit
Feelings Just Are
Flipping Adventures
Florida Travel Spots
The Fuzzbutt Files
The Geeks Girl
Godly Woman
Good News
Gourmet Cupcake Recipes
Green 'n' Pink
Happy Healthy Families
Have Your Health
Here On Columbia Avenue
Hillbilly Heart
House of Bargains
House Wife Wom
Huckle Buckle and Other Mom Stuff
A Hunter's Wife
I Feel Like A Woman
I Love My 3 Boys
It's Just My Thoughts
The Jolly Kitchen
Jolly Mom
Kateedyd What?!
Kathleen's Brand Buzz
Kimmi's Krazy World
Kim's Kountry Kitchen
Left Hand in Right Mind
A Little Bit About Nothin
Liz’s So Called Blog
Lose Weight Fatty
Luxury Lifestylez
Mad Mommy
Making MY American Dream
Mia's Motivation
The Mighty Scribbler
Mindals Musings
Mix World
Mom to Three Sisters
Momas Life
Mommie’s Marbles
Mommy Mias World
Mom Tidings
Mom's Crazy World
Money Relations
Ms Frugal McDougal
My Big Fat Battle
My First Steps With Jesus
My-Junk-Drawer
My Name’s Not “Mom”
My So Called Blog
My Special Place
My Wahm Life
My Weekly Beef
NES Nintendo
Not Just In Your Head
Notes from a wanna be WAHM
Nursing Home or Home?
Pamela-te-da
Photos for the Fun of it
Postcard from Somewhere
Pure Jade Home
Reading Writing and Reloading
Remotely Mommy
Saving With Style
Saving With Tracy
Savvy Business Moms
Secola‘s Space
Secret Thoughts and More
Slick Mom
Something Witty to Say
Spiritually Grounded Mind
Success Factors
Surgical Nurse Musings
Talk Time with Kim
That‘s What I am Talking About
Time Keeps On Flying
Tupperware
Thrifty Momma Ramblings
Thrifty Thoughts
Vibrant Healthy U
Wahm Adventures
WAH and Loving it
WICBlog
Women Of Faith
The Work From Home Blog
Work from Home Options
World of Homemaking
World of Mom