A Proverbs 31 Kind of Day

It really doesn't matter what the outside temperature is doing; we like to grill! Since it's the Mr. that stands out in the cold, or heat, or mist, or snow, or rain, I'm always game to throw something on the grill for dinner! The other day, when shopping for groceries, I noticed the store didn't carry my favorite marinade. But they had another marinade from a brand that I like that sells BBQ sauce. Plus, it is a local brand, and I like shopping local. So I bought the new brand marinade. But I didn't like it. Matter of fact, the Mr. and cherubs didn't like it either. Not that it was bad, because we wouldn't know. Because it had no taste. None. I'm not into tasteless marinade. So now, with no marinade in the house and chicken thawed out, I needed a marinade. I remembered a teriyaki  marinade that I used to make, but couldn't find the recipe. Then I remembered another one. This one is delicious. I twee...

The other evening, we were having friends over for dinner. I wanted to make bread to serve with dinner. But we were having corn as a veggie and I didn't think we needed bread and corn. Oh, don't get confused . . . I didn't say we didn't want bread and corn . . . just that we didn't need both! I thought just a moment and decided I would combine the bread and corn and make a spoon bread. Now, in case you're wondering what "spoon bread" is, I'll tell you. "Spoon bread" is a Southern dish and could be considered a savory pudding. But spoon bread isn't "smooth" like a dessert pudding, as it is usually made with cornmeal. So, with the idea to combine the want of bread and the need of a veggie, we had spoon bread with our grilled chicken dinner. It was so yummy!  The cherubs really liked it and the girl cherub went back for seconds. Which is unheard of for her! Double Corn Spoon Bread 1 15oz can cor...

It's turned nice and fallish around here and we have enjoyed the perfect days! We have opened the windows. We have watched the deer come into the clearing on our land. We have started searching for our favorite fall recipes. My sweet girl cherub got the notion to make peanut butter bars. Since it was Halloween evening, and we needed a little treat, we grabbed the ingredients and made these delicious bars! These are great because they require no baking and they're quick! If you like Reese's, then you're going to love these!  I say, "so long" to buying those peanut butter cups; these are a classic snack treat! Peanut Butter Bars 1 /4 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) 1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar 4 full-size Hershey chocolate bars, melted (or 1 cup melted chocolate chips) To the melted butter, add the brown sugar and peanut butter and stir until well co...