Archive for April, 2010

Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

on Apr 29th 2010

Nothing says SPRING like a good serving of Strawberry Shortcake made with fresh Tennessee berries. And berry harvesting time will be here soon. So find a local strawberry patch and go pick yourself a batch. Then come home and make shortcake from scratch! It’s EASY! This recipe was handed down to me from my Great […]

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Sunday Dinner Pot Roast

on Apr 20th 2010

Some things are just too easy, like Sunday Dinner Pot Roast. I can’t think of an easier “company’s comin’” meal than pot roast. As my family sat around the table Sunday, there was little conversation while they devoured beef and potatoes. I remember someone saying, “Mmm, I just LOVE beef!” The prep time for this […]

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Bertha’s Butterscotch Brownies

on Apr 15th 2010

If you are looking for a basic “from scratch” recipe that is tasty and quick, then try Bertha’s Butterscotch Brownies.  This recipe was handed down to me by my mother-in-law from her mother – Bertha McFarland Palmer.  The subdivision in which we live was once part of the McFarland farm.   Standing at the kitchen sink […]

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Dirty Talk

on Apr 14th 2010

It’s time to talk dirty again.  Due to the L O N G winter, we are running a little later preparing our raised bed garden this spring.  Do you have your garden ready?  Most local garden centers here in Middle TN suggest planting around April 15th to avoid any frost.  So let’s get those taxes […]

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Pastel Chocolate Mint Cream Cookies

on Apr 2nd 2010

Here is another one of our Easter traditions we enjoy at our house and wanted to share – Pastel Chocolate Mint Cream Cookies. The kids have helped me make these many times for Easters past. The recipe is quick and easy, made from scratch with basic ingredients, plus the mint creams. Thanks to Betsy, one […]

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