I have ordered (and loved!) carnitas tacos before in a restaurant, but have never made them myself. I’ve always hesitated to do so, because all the pork shoulder (Boston Butt) roasts we’ve ever purchased have been devoted to my husband smoking them, outside. After several summers dedicated to the Smoking of the Butt, he …
Chico’s gifted me with this outfit, but all opinions in my story are my own. This is my story for Chico’s, and I hope you might see a little bit of yourself in here, too. Here’s the thing about women. We’re beautiful. Whether we’re talking about inner beauty, or outer beauty. And women have a …
Sweet Impact sent me product to try, and asked for my honest review. So here they are. Other than getting to try the product for free, I received no compensation. I have a friend who has a sweet dream. She dreams of making a real difference in this world on the lives of women and …
I’ve been reading the gospel of John, and today I arrived at chapter 15. If ever there was a chapter that could cause me to fall in love with the heart of Jesus, it’s this chapter. Here, the apostle John has preserved the words that Jesus was speaking to his disciples the night he was …
Easy-Peasy Spicy Grilled Shrimp is my favorite dish to make when I go on vacation to the beach, because it’s a delicious dinner in a flash! One of the best parts about my recent vacation to the Gulf of Mexico was eating fresh seafood! Oh, how I do love my fresh seafood! When the kids …
Fresh Blueberry Lemonade is the perfect refreshing summertime beverage! Cook With What’s Fresh! If you’ve spent any time looking around my blog or reading my posts, you’ll know that I’m a big believer in cooking with FRESH ingredients (like fresh blueberries). For the most part, when I’m meal planning, I’m going to think first about …
Pan Roasted Pork Chops in Garlic, Thyme, and Browned Butter is a quick and easy weeknight meal that uses the glorious flavors of garlic, thyme, and browned butter to bring out the best in a pork chop. Weeknight Meals Are a Challenge Weeknights are a challenge, aren’t they? We want so much to serve our families …
Shortly after I made my decision that my word for the year was going to be “trust”, the work-flow for my self-employed husband slowed from a trickle, to what’s known as a drought. Now, this probably shouldn’t have surprised me. Long about then, I was reading in the book of Exodus, where God tells Moses …
This post will give you all the info you need to know how to grill or roast asparagus. Grilled asparagus is one of the easiest side dishes you’ll ever make. It’s also one of the most delicious side dishes you’ll ever make. Happy coincidence, that! My friend Bernie reminded me recently that not everyone has …
This post about great restaurants in Gulf Shores was hosted and the whole trip was put together for me by Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism, but ALL opinions, as always, are uniquely my own. Duh. 😀 Looking for a great restaurant in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area? If you’re planning a trip to the beaches of Alabama, …
This Gulf Shores Girlfriend Getaway was hosted and put together for me by Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism, but ALL opinions, as always, are uniquely my own. Duh. 😀 If you’re considering a beach vacation, or a Gulf Shores Girlfriend Getaway (like the one I had) to the beaches of the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach …
This trip was hosted and put together for me by Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism, but ALL opinions, as always, are uniquely my own. Duh. 😀 What are the Top 4 Must-Haves for a Girlfriend Getaway/ Road Trip? I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking: Earplugs A White Noise Machine Poo Pourri Corkscrew Clearly, some …
I’ve been dragging my feet in regard to writing a post about the BAM (Bloggers at Midlife) conference in Las Vegas, mostly because I don’t have many good pictures that tell the tale. The reason for this unfortunate lack of photographic evidence is because I was busy running around like a chicken with its head cut …
Compound butter is nothing complex: it’s just butter, mixed with herbs and any seasonings you’d like. It’s used to add flavor and a touch of richness to a dish. But you’ll be amazed at the difference it makes, for example, in this Grilled Halibut recipe! I was first introduced to compound butter as a child, …
This is a sponsored post. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. It’s taken me a long time to feel competent on Twitter, and it never would have crossed my mind when I first began tweeting that one day I might end up a Twitter VIP. But maybe you …