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May 2, 2016

Jack Daniel’s Distillery

One of my favorite things we did on my birthday weekend was taking the fascinating tour of Jack Daniel’s Distillery on our way to the Country Living Fair. First of all, the grounds were gorgeous and beautifully kept. Everyone was so friendly, especially our tour guide Kim! She really knew everything about the Jack Daniel’s Distillery. You could tell she really loves her job. I don’t want to tell too much about the tour because then there would be no reason...

April 28, 2016

Country Living Fair Nashville 2016

Country Living Fair Nashville 2016 Do you love antiques, shabby chic, vintage, boutique clothing, plants, jewellery, and artsy craftsy items? Then mark your calendar for next year’s Country Living Fair Nashville. This year the Country Living Fair Nashville 2016 was held April 22-24. My sister and I went last year and had so much fun that we decided last year that we would be attending this year as well. We didn’t realize at the time it would land on my...

April 24, 2016

4 Ingredient Cheese Ball

4 Ingredient Cheese Ball I guess you all know by now that I love cheese. Like really, really, really, REALLY love cheese! One of my favorite ways of enjoying cheese is by making my 4 Ingredient Cheese Ball and eating it with some Triscuit or Ritz Crackers. This recipe is so easy and it only has 4 ingredients and takes literally minutes to prepare. You could shape this into any shape you like such as a log. My sister, cousin and...

April 20, 2016

Easy Homemade Grape Ice Cream

Easy Homemade Grape Ice Cream Is there anyone out there who doesn’t love Grape Ice Cream? I didn’t think so! My Easy Homemade Grape Ice Cream is a spin-off of my Strawberry Guri Guri recipe from last summer. It is super easy so there is no excuse for not making it for your family. My daughter really loves the Strawberry but when I asked her which was her favorite, she couldn’t decide! It is the perfect dessert for your next...

April 19, 2016

Turkish Food Festival 2016

Turkish Food Festival 2016 was held this past Saturday and Sunday, April 16th and 17th in Hoover, Alabama at the Istanbul Cultural Center. It was the third annual event but this was my first time attending and it was very enjoyable. I don’t know how I missed it the past two years. The picture above is the epitome of Turkish hospitality. I am so disappointed because I got the email and names for the nice people serving the tea and unfortunately,...

April 17, 2016

Zesty Garlic Lemon Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

Zesty Garlic Lemon Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs I am so excited that the weather has warmed up and it is actually nice to sit on my back porch and use my grill. I had some of my Saffron Garlic Infused Olive Oil left over from making my dressing for my Chickpea and Orzo Salad and I wanted to use it up. What better use for it than to make a marinade for some grilled chicken. I love garlic and lemon...

April 14, 2016

Chickpea Orzo Salad

Chickpea Orzo Salad Something about salad just makes me think summer. This Chickpea Orzo Salad is no exception. It literally screams summer. The crunchy cucumbers and sweet grape tomatoes make this salad really refreshing. This salad would be a great light lunch or side to grilled meats. And if you are looking for a dish to take along to any summer cook-outs you may be going to this summer, you definitely need to make this and take it along. Your vegetarian...

April 13, 2016

Saffron Garlic Infused Olive Oil

Saffron Garlic Infused Olive Oil First of all, before going any further, I would like to address concerns about the price of Saffron. Several people had mentioned wanting a substitute for Saffron because of the price. I included a picture of my Saffron that I bought from TJMAXX with the sticker attached because I wanted to point something out. While Saffron is expensive, you can find bargains sometimes. Plus, if you are only using a pinch of it, the...

April 3, 2016

Easy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Easy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies What could be better than Chocolate Chip Cookies???? Easy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, that’s what! I was in the mood for something sweet so off to my cupboard I went. I wanted something chocolatey for sure. Since I love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, I thought a peanut butter cookie with chocolate chips would taste great. To give a little texture, I added in some oatmeal. The results were fantastic. The best...

March 27, 2016

Meatball Cannellini Bean Ragout

Meatball Cannellini Bean Ragout This year my sister and I decided that we were not going to cook the traditional Easter meal that we always cook. It is a tradition that we love but this year, we just needed a break. So the three of us (sister, daughter and myself) went to Classics on Noble for Brunch and it was really nice. Since I knew we would be having a big brunch today, I wanted to make something light for dinner....

March 18, 2016

Gluten Free Fried Veggie Trio with Spicy Feta Sauce

Gluten Free Fried Veggie Trio with Spicy Feta Sauce Since writing my post, Banana Nut Waffles (which were almost gluten-free), I have been thinking about other ways to use rice flour. It really makes for a light and crispy coating. My Gluten Free Fried Veggie Trio with Spicy Feta Sauce will have you licking your fingers. I served this as a side to some yummy chicken I cooked in the slow cooker and it went great together. This would be a...

March 15, 2016

Banana Nut Waffles

Banana Nut Waffles I had an over ripe banana that was just staring at me every time I walked into the kitchen. “Use me, use me!” it called. So I answered with some Almost Gluten Free Banana Nut Waffles. I call them almost gluten free because other than the cooking spray that I used contains flour. You could definitely just spray a little cooking oil, use some butter or some gluten free cooking spray and then it would be 100%...

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