I don't think there is anything like a good ripe peach during summertime. We got a basket of free-stone peaches this last week and several of them were not ripe enough to eat, so Victoria baked them with butter, cinnamon and sugar...they were delicious!Ingredients:3 large peaches (they do not have to be ripe!)2 Tablespoons salted butter2 Tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon1. Slice peaches in half and remove the pit.2. Place in an oven safe pan.3. Place a small ... Read More about Cinnamon Sugar Baked Peaches
Still
As an adverb, The Free Dictionary defines still as:Continuing now or in the future as in the past.I've done a devotional on still as an adjective; but as I thought about the prompt for today's post, the adverb meaning was the word I needed. It's what GOD is speaking to me. I don't share on the blog here to preach. I share what HE is teaching me personally.There is so much turmoil in the world today.There is unrest.There is loss.There is sadness.There are problems.There are struggles.There are ... Read More about Still
Squash Casserole
My mother-in-love shared this recipe with me in 1995 - over 20 years ago. I have been making it ever since. My in-loves have a huge garden and when we lived close by, they shared much of their bounty with us. Recently a friend here has started sharing her veggies with us, and Victoria made this delicious side dish last week.Squash Casserole:4 cups squash, diced1 small onion, diced1/2 stick butter2 cups herb seasoned stuffing mixSaltPepper2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup milk1 can cream of ... Read More about Squash Casserole
Pink, White and Purple
Sunday morning as I perused my closet, I thought about the upcoming holiday and wondered what red, white and blue combination I would wear. Having several choices, my mind kept going to these fabulous pink suede pumps that had just been purchased the night before. Now there is a story to the pumps; but I'm going to try to not get sidetracked. Bottom line: $238 J Crew Italian Suede pumps for $35 at TJMaxx. I like fashion... And the week before I'd found a great pair of long, wide leg, white ... Read More about Pink, White and Purple
Banana Split Cake
One of my favorite desserts growing up was Banana Split Cake. When Victoria asked me what I'd like for my birthday this year, I picked my childhood favorite. It did not disappoint. Thank you Victoria for making my birthday special.Banana Split Cake12 servings3 sticks butter2 cups graham cracker crumbs2 eggs2 cups powdered sugar3-5 bananas, sliced1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained1 12 oz. carton of whipped topping1/2 cup pecans, chopped1 6 oz. jar maraschino cherries1. Mix 1 stick of butter ... Read More about Banana Split Cake