Chocolate (Texas) Sheet Cake:Ree & Leigh{Anne}

The title of today’s Pioneer Women recipe post is a little different you may have noticed. Ree vs. Leigh{Anne} instead of Ree and Leigh {Anne}. Today’s PW recipe is her Chocolate Sheet Cake.  Her cake was yummy.  It was chocolaty and actually more fudge like than cake like in my book.  Fudge like is not [...]

Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

Would you like the recipe for these lovelies? Snickerdoodle Cupcakes! Come visit me over at Portland Mama.  I am their new food writer!

Crack{Chess}Pie

Happy St. Patrick’s Day  – today is your lucky day because I am sharing this recipe with you!! I teased you with a photo of this pie on Sunday. I found today’s recipe in the Oregonian FoodDay several weeks ago and I’ve been looking for an opportunity to try it.  We were invited to a [...]

Learning from our Children

I was asked to be a contributing writer over at Mormon Mommy Blogs and I was flattered! One of my posts was featured this week – I’d love for you to check it out and even leave a comment if you’d like.  Some of you may recognize the post. A Lesson in Imperfection Thanks!

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Book Club Recommendations

I have book club this week and I am in charge of picking our next book selection. Such pressure!!!  I’ve got a few ideas but thought maybe I should call on all my blog friends to give me their suggestions. So what have you been reading recently? In fact, it doesn’t even have to be [...]

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Finding 50}Days 63-69

Another week of finding the pretty in being 50! March 8 – Day 63 Loved this photo I took for my photography assignment on light. March 9 – Day 64 Crocus blooming in the garden! March 10 – Day 65 This is a double pretty day! Made this pretty amazing pie for a dinner party [...]

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Mimiware Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Karyn – comment #86 who has won the darling hand painted pepper grinder from Mimiware Etsy shop. Thanks to Michelle who sponsored this giveaway and be sure and head on over to her Etsy shop and check out all her pretty things!! Karyn – be sure and get me your mailing info so [...]

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Edna Mae’s Sour Cream Pancakes:Ree & Leigh{Anne}

I love a good pancake. I love a good light and fluffy pancake. I love pancakes for breakfast or for dinner. No thin, skinny pancakes at our house, unless it is a yellow pancake! If we are going to have pancakes for breakfast it is usually Sunday morning. A nice warm, fluffy pancake with butter [...]

Pesto Chicken

I told you on Monday that I am not a big fan of St. Patrick’s Day.  In fact most years I just totally ignore it and don’t even wear green.  I never serve Irish food or even green food for dinner either.   I’m usually up for a good holiday celebration but I guess St. Patrick’s [...]

Mimiware Giveaway

Today I am excited to introduce you to Michele of Mimiware.  Michele and I have a mutual friend – her aunt is a friend of mine from church.  Karen suggested I check out Michele’s etsy shop.  I loved what I found! Remember my pretty rule? “Have nothing in your house that you do not know [...]

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