Sunday, January 2, 2011. In the south, one thing you HAVE to do is eat black eyed peas on New Years Day.

some are possible, some will remain a dream. My blog is to document this precious time with my family and friends, doing the things I want to do. You only have one life . live it! You are visitor number.

Ginger Chocolates and Salt Caramels. Real Baking with Rose Levy Beranbaum. Last week was a .

Another recipe that I made a few weeks before Easter but only now have the time to blog about. However, cookies and apples never go out of fashion around here! Peanut Butter Marshmallow Cookies. Some people can not resist and try and touch the baby without asking.

For 24 medium sized muffins or 48 mini muffins.

Thursday, January 22, 2015. Doris has been a part of my life ever since I can remember. She started working at the candy shop the year I was born in 1950. She was a member of the same church I went to, was a friend of my parents, and worked for first my father, and then for me for decades. She taught countless co-workers .

Saturday, November 3, 2012. How to Paint a Chevron Wall. Well, after a long debate, I finally decided to go for it. I was very iffy about painting a chevron pattern on my main wall in the kitchen, as I did not want to mess it up. I am so glad I went for it! Make sure you have one of your colors you want to use on your wall. I painted my entire wall with Sherwin Williams Navajo White. The next day it is time to break out your accent color. I am using a color from Restoration Hardware, Buttermilk.

Just pile some sliced strawberries on ice, then add Sprite and your choice of red wine.

I read, i travel, i become. 5D, via Wikimedia Commons. 5D, via Wikimedia Commons. But all I will ever get to see are these? .