I sure am glad to see you today, come on in the kitchen and sit with me while I take a break. We are really enjoying our summer with friends and family coming to spend time with us. It is so important to make meal plans when expecting house guest, that way you have more time to enjoy your guest. I always like to cook as much ahead as I can. Do you cook ahead when expecting guest? Give us some of your tips for preparing your meals for house guest. Sunday Spicy Zucchini Stix The Best Grilled Chicken Fresh Green Beans and New Potatoes Salad Pickled Beets Jalapeno Bread Nana's Peach Pie Monday Rancher Beans Roasted Potatoes Gazpacho Salad Cornbread Left Over Peach Pie Tuesday Slow Cooker Lasagna Salad French Bread Tiramisu Parfait Wednesday From Full Plate Thursday Roasted Vegetable Sandwich at Flour On My Face Grandma's Potato Salad at Meatloaf and Melodrama Ros...

We have had the most beautiful weather with some nice rain and you should just see how much our Fall Tomato Vines have grown with just a little bit of rain.  I am really hoping that they will make before frost I need at least a bushel of green tomatoes so I can make some Chow Chow.  If we start getting low on Chow Chow in the pantry that's like getting low on milk or eggs, you know some things are just a staple in the pantry and on the table.  Come take a walk to the garden with me and we will look at the tomato vines and talk about the menu for next week. Coming Soon!   4th Annual Texas Star Chili Cook Off October 9 to 29 2013 Check This Link For Details   Sunday Rosemary Pork Roast Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole Brussels Sprouts Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Caramel Apple Blondie Pie Monday Pinto Bean Soup Grandmothers Chow Chow     Corn Bread  Left Over Caramel Apple Blo...

It is really cold outside this morning, we have all our plants in the barn now to keep them all warm and cozy until next spring. We have just made a fire in the outdoor fireplace, I will  get  you a cup of hot chocolate and  you can  sit by the fire with me. When we are all rushing around trying to get everything done before a certain date, sometimes its just nice to sit with a friend and visit for a little bit. Let's get busy on this menu for next week. Sunday Slow Cooker Smothered Ribs   Slow Cooker Smothered Ribs 4 or 5 large country style ribs 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper 2 1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage 2 teaspoons thyme leaves 1 teaspoon allspice ground 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg 2 teaspoons paprika Optional ( 1 tablespoon brown sugar or sugar substitute) 1 tablespoon olive extra virgin olive oil 3 pods garlic minced 1/2 medium size cabbage sliced in 1 1/2 inch slices 1 large yellow onion sliced in 1 inch slices 2 med...