Vine and Dandy
 

This morning it is raining, so my plans include staying mostly inside, except for the occasional doggie break. If you love to cook, like...

Christmas Day has come and gone, and we were blessed to spend the holidays with our grown children. There is a love that comes with being a parent that I never knew could exist until I experienced it for myself. Having everyone together again—sharing a meal, opening gifts, laughing through a family game, and simply enjoying one another’s company—filled my heart in a way that is hard to put into words. As I watched our family gathered around the table this year, I found myself

Some of my sweetest holiday memories are filled with love, laughter, sharing, and incredible feasts. I have been blessed with the most loving family. My grandparents had seven children, countless grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Every holiday, our entire family would gather at my grandparents’ home to celebrate together. We used to joke that by the time you made your way around the house saying hello, hugging everyone, and catching up with each family member, it w

The kids and I spent several hours carving our pumpkins this year. It is a tradition for us to carve them and then roast the seeds! I...

Fall… when the weather becomes crisp and cool and the days start to get shorter. The leaves on the trees turn beautiful colors of red, purple, and yellow. The kids are back in school and moms everywhere are enjoying that morning cup of coffee in silence. I look forward to these moments as much as the rest of you I’m sure. Fall is the time for harvesting the lovely crops we have worked so diligently on all summer. What will you be harvesting?? For me it is the few tomatoes

Everywhere I look, pumpkins are showing up on front porches, football is back on TV, and the air is finally starting to feel like fall. It's my favorite season for cozy meals, warm sweaters, and a big pot of homemade chili simmering on the stove. One afternoon, I had everything ready to make chili...or so I thought. I reached into the pantry for kidney beans and realized I was completely out. The only thing I could find was a can of Bush's Country Style Beans with bacon and b