When I was a kid, my mom, Grandma and I would go to this big event in my hometown known as Christmas Magic. It was kind of like a bazaar or indoor market for all things Christmas. You could buy Christmas decor, Christmas presents, and stocking stuffers. Every year, you could expect to see the… Continue reading Cajun Caviar
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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
There's just something about sweet potatoes. I'm guessing it's the carby one-two punch. First, you get a potato. Second, you inject it with sugar. How could anything go wrong?! I've been going to town on some sweet potatoes lately. Tomorrow is our work Thanksgiving potluck, and guess what I'm bringing? Yep: sweet potatoes. My favorite… Continue reading Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Persimmon Spice Cookies
I've been intrigued with the persimmon fruit ever since I first read about them in an Oklahoma Centennial cookbook. Both persimmons and sand plums were once widely available in the Indian Territory during the turn of the century, but they've quickly fallen into obscurity. There's a grove of trees near Lake Hefner where you can… Continue reading Persimmon Spice Cookies
Caramel Apple Pumpkin Bundt Cake
The Oklahoma State Fair is just around the corner, and with it comes my favorite fair food: caramel apples! I always have a tough time deciding between caramel with sprinkles or caramel with nuts, but either way---caramel apples are exquisite. That's why when I ran across this recipe, I couldn't resist making it. It's insanely good! It is everything… Continue reading Caramel Apple Pumpkin Bundt Cake
Crab, Apple and Watercress Salad
I've spent hours upon hours researching how to make my blog just a little bit better, and I discovered one thing I was missing: printable recipe cards. I know a lot of you probably just bookmark or save recipes that you like, but having a hard copy is always good----plus, it makes reading recipes on the… Continue reading Crab, Apple and Watercress Salad
My Man’s Cookies
One of the reasons I love Christmas so much is cookies. My mom, grandma, aunt and I always make mass amounts of sugar cookies with a recipe we've had in the family for forever. These cute reindeer-and-star-shaped sugar cookies, once baked, either end up slathered in green & red frosting or dotted with shimmery non-pareils.… Continue reading My Man’s Cookies
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