enjoying a relaxed cottage style life
Rosewater Jelly 1 envelope of unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup chilled water 1/8 tsp salt 1 cup boiling water 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup rosewater pink food coloring (optional) Directions combine the envelope of gelatin with the chilled water to soften combine the boiling water, sugar and rose water in a bowl. combine the two water mixes and add … [Read more...]
Homemade Granola. The rain seems to have settled in our area along with cooler temperatures. I am actually loving this. Our normal spring may be warmer and drier. I just love it when rain nourishes my garden. In the meantime, I am taking on indoor activities. I made this Homemade Granola for my family. It is filled with nourishing ingredients … [Read more...]
More fun with leftover chicken. I shared with you last week that I had roasted some chicken for our church anniversary - I roasted six whole chickens and came home with enough left over for two or three meals for the two of us. Last week I made Roasted Potatoes and Buffalo Chicken Casserole - Dearest loved this. A few days later, I made Chicken … [Read more...]
A Good Recipe for Leftovers Yesterday, I saw this recipe on Facebook (originally from Mama's Corner) and seeing the ingredients I decided that this would be dinner. I happened to have leftover chicken from our church's anniversary and put together my own version of this recipe. Ingredients: 2 large cooked chicken breasts (mine were … [Read more...]
Some Days are Filled with Music and Harmony This was one of those mornings. I am delighted when my daughter is home for the weekends and especially on Sunday mornings. She is our pianist at church, so she begins her day by practicing and choosing her music. I love the house filled with music. I sit here at my desk enjoying my breakfast with a … [Read more...]
Taco Soup Last week, while spending some time with my husband in his office, a co-worker was describing to him a recipe she thought he'd enjoy. Seeing the light of interest in my Dearest's eyes, I decided to surprise him and make this dish one evening. So I looked this recipe up and found a marvelous version by Paula Deen (click … [Read more...]
Leslie's (The Cozy Little Kitchen) Sunrise Marmalade and Marscapone Stuffed French Toast caught my imagination. I thought Dearest would love the fragrant flavors. There were a few ingredients I did not have on hand and 'running' to the store is out of the question - here in the country. So, I made a few adjustments and seized upon the notion of a … [Read more...]
Dearest and I had such a lovely, intimate Valentines dinner - I made Cornish Game Hens, Wild Rice with Raisens, Green Beans, Biscuits and for dessert, Salted Caramel Pineapple Upside Down Cake. I saw the recipe in the latest Country Living Magazine and thought it sounded amazing. The only thing different that I did was create mine in … [Read more...]
I was reading the latest, Tea Time Magazine, which is full of gorgeous photos of tea set in Red and White, and I was inspired to set our light luncheon using my red and white dishes. My youngest daughter had the day off from school today, so we had a few extra hours. I knew she had dinner plans, so I made us a light lunch. We had … [Read more...]
The book was smallish. The idea simple. Bake a cake - form it into balls and cover with a white or dark chocolate coating. How to Make Cake Balls Follow the cake mix directions for your favorite cake. Allow cake to cool completely. Once cooled, crumble into small crumbs. Mix in icing mix (4 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup milk 8 ounce … [Read more...]
I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. Click here to contact me.
