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A Brief History and Recipe for Southern Sweet Tea
Is there anything more summer or southern than an ice cold glass of sweet tea? Sweet tea is the quintessential beverage of the south and is sweet enough to make any southern belle swoon. Thesimple combination of brewed tea and sugar is what you will find in this Souther Sweet Tea recipe. It has the perfect amount of sweetness for…
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Simple Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin
This simple honey mustard pork tenderloin has been one of my go to’s when preparing a pork tenderloin. The marinade is so easy to whip up and the final product is so mouthwatering delicious. Whether it is made on the grill, like we will show here, or seared in a cast iron pan and finished off in the oven, this…
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Easy How to Can Green Beans
It is that time of year!!! Canning season! Canning season is such a fun time of year, even if it is a lot of work. It brings back so many fond memories of my childhood. One of my favorite things to can, are green beans. Is it hard to can green beans you ask? No way!! It is so…
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Easy Beef & Bean Enchilada Casserole
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Interview on the Wines to Chill Your Summer
There are few things more refreshing than a deliciously crisp chilled wine on a hot summer day. Wine is one of those things that pairs well with all seasons and today I am going to introduce you to one of my favorite mail order wine services, Scout and Cellar. How I Came Across Scout and Cellar I was introduced to…
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Eleven At Home Summer Vacation Ideas with Kids
Summertime is a time for fun, sun, and vacations! But what do you do when money or time are tight? You get creative and create a fun in the sun summer that your kids will love! These eleven ideas for super cheap (mostly free!) close to home summer vacation ideas with kids will have your kiddos reminiscing about this summer for…
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Easy Smooshed Potato Recipe (Crashed Potatoes)
Smooshed potatoes, as my five year old son calls them, are a real treat at our home. The combination of creamy potato, cheese, and garlic are bound to bring any tuber lover to their knees. If you love potatoes or just need a new simple side dish to try, you will want to try this super simple recipe for Smooshed…
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Why Kids Need Chores
Our home is a busy place with both my husband and I working full time, renovating the farm house, running the farm, and the million other little things that we have to do to keep the house running and the kids taken care of. Some days it is easier than others, and usually those days are the ones where the…
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Cream Cheese Pound Cake
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