Things To Do In Pawhuska Oklahoma If you follow along on my social media links, Facebook and Instagram, you know that earlier this month, my best friend, Bree and I spent a weekend in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. While Pawhuska is known as the birthplace of the FBI, Boy Scouts of America, and Western actor Ben Johnson,…
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Turkey Thanksgiving Charcuterie Snack Boards
Turkey Thanksgiving Charcuterie Snack Boards In my family, normally we have two Thanksgivings. One, that is an intimate, immediate family members only meal on Thanksgiving day. It includes all the “fixings”. The turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, croissants, cranberry salad, and all the desserts. Then on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, the extended family of almost 50…
Candied Red Hot Cinnamon Pickles
Candied Red Hot Cinnamon Pickles Cucumbers are the one vegetable in my garden that seem to yield well year after year. I’m not complaining. They are great to eat fresh, in this Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad, and pickles. Lots and lots of pickles. One of our favorites to can is this recipe for Candied…
The Best Cookbooks for Gifts
The Best Cookbooks for Gifts Last month I put together a post on some of my favorite books to read. You all loved looking through the list. Many of you reached out to me, discussing books that we have both enjoyed and looking for more information on other reads that you were intrigued about. So…
Best Books to Read for Women
Best Books to Read for Women I have always loved books. My parents made it a point to read me bedtime stories from a very early age and that passion has continued to today. What started with Berenstein Bears, moved into Laura Ingalls Wilder, Harry Potter, and Jane Austen. My taste in books is always…
St Patrick’s Day Party In Chicago
St Patrick’s Day Party In Chicago Next week is St. Patrick’s Day. Now, I have a bit more German heritage than Irish, but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying March 17th and all its festivities. In 2017, before the start of this blog, my friend Rachel and I celebrated with a St Patrick’s Day Party…