Mom’s Cheeseball

A friend asked me to post a recipe that I served recently at book club so here you go!
My mom has been making this cheeseball for years, but I am not sure where she originally got the recipe. My family always serves this at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other assorted family gatherings.
Ingredients:
1 package of dry Italian [...]

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Making a House a Home

To me, a home is a comfortable space full of friends and family, laughter and conversation, music and tears, rest and refuge, memories and mementos, treasures and trinkets…
I work hard to make our house a home and for me, part of that is making it visually appealing and inviting. Given my artistic sensibilities I love [...]

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My Desktop

I collect images I like on my desktop. When I see something I like, I right-click and “save image as” straight to my desktop. Jason says I have too many icons on my desktop, but I love having all those little wonderful portals that take me to visual deliciousness.
Have a peek for yourself…

 

 

 

 

 
Here’s to dreaming…

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Too cute!

Just had to share a few pictures of my niece and nephew…
 
 
 

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Black Bean & Chicken Enchiladas

I concocted this recipe from inspiration from several recipes. I have had a few people ask me for it, so here it is…
Black Bean & Chicken Enchiladas
2 Large, Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts
2 Cans of Black Beans, Drained & Rinsed
1 Can Mexican Rotel (or whichever you prefer)
8 oz Plain Yogurt
2 Cans of Cream of Chicken & [...]

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Yummy Scent

My mom bought me a candle a while back that she found on sale. It is called “Good Morning” by Yankee Candle. It has a picture of a muffin on the front, but the scent is more citrus-y mixed with something I can’t quite name. Now, I have had a lot of Yankee candles in [...]

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That’s Refreshing

It is always nice and refreshing when a news story does not center on crime, controversy, or criticism. I recently read this story on the Dallas News website: 18 Couples Share Vows in Joint Ceremony.
At Concord Church in Oak Cliff pastor Bryan Carter started a 6 week teaching series called “The Real Flava of [...]

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Traveling

Recently, CNN ran a story about the 8 places every American should see…
Their recommendations were the Sears Tower, Gettysburg, Yellowstone National Park, New York Harbor, Monticello, Graceland, Pearl Harbor, and the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. I have only been to one place on this list: the New York Harbor. What about you? Do you even [...]

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This Weekend

I am excited about this upcoming weekend. Friday is an early release day at my school so I will be heading off to visit my family for a couple of days.
On Saturday my mom and I will be passing the time doing one of our favorite things: shopping. Now, don’t get the wrong idea…most of [...]

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Wonderful Findings

I just have to share with you some blogs I have come across lately…
Shanty2Chic
Two sisters, Whitney and Ashley, love to shop and love to craft! On this blog you will see all of their “shanty” turned “chic” items and projects. Too cute!

A Little Bit Vintage
Written by a stay at home mom, this blog gives inspiration [...]

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