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Patriotic Fresh Fruit Pops + Patriotic Fruit Punch

May 6, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Alabama weather can certainly throw you for a loop at times, but there’s no denying when summer finally makes its long awaited debut. That warm, sultry air that fills your lungs when you step outside in the morning brings every indication that the day is going to be a scorcher, and the first bead of sweat rolls down your forehead before you even make it to your car. Yes, the summer days are certainly hot, but the fun that comes with the summer season has me excited to pack my bags and head down to the beach for a weekend getaway!

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BBQ Egg Rolls with Alabama White Sauce

April 29, 2019 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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Did you know that May is National BBQ Month? It seems perfectly fitting, seeing as how the temperatures outside during the month of May are always perfect for getting (and eating!) outside and firing up those grills. My husband and I are big time barbecue fans. In fact, we love it so much that we served it at our wedding (which just so happened to be in May!). The smell of slow cooked BBQ has a way of instantly making me think of the sweet summertime, and my household will be celebrating National BBQ Month to the fullest with this fun little appetizer that’s loaded with flavorful BBQ goodness!

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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

April 20, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Some of my most cherished items are handwritten recipes that have been given to me over the years from family members and friends. I have a rather large collection of cookbooks, including a few church cookbooks from various congregations nearby. This recipe for lemon poppy seed bread is one that was passed on to me from my grandmother-in-law after I nearly fell out in the floor over how delicious it was when she brought it out for dessert after Sunday dinner. I’m telling y’all, my taste buds were seriously rejoicing!

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Gluten Free Skinny Berry Cheesecake Trifles

April 15, 2019 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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Earlier last week I stepped outside on my back porch to recharge and get a breath of fresh air. I inhaled that old familiar Alabama humidity that could make an Eskimo break a sweat, and I knew that spring was finally making it known that it was officially here to stay. You’d think it’d be the 1/2 inch layer of pollen caked on top of my car, but it’s really that deep, sultry humidity that’s the telltale sign for me.

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Sweet Cheddar Cheese Muffins – A Jim ‘N Nick’s Copycat Recipe

April 2, 2019 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

I’ll never forget the first time I had a Jim ‘N Nicks cheddar biscuit. It’s not that often that I can so easily recall where I was and what I was doing when I try a new food, so the fact that it made this sort of lasting impression on me is a true testament to how good their cheddar biscuits really are.

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Banana Pancakes – A Perfect Baby Finger Food

April 1, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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I absolutely love the newness that the spring season brings. Spring has always resonated with me as a period of change and growth, and there has certainly been a lot of that in our household over the last month! My 8 month old has been growing by leaps and bounds it seems like. She’s gaining more independence and has certainly become opinionated when it comes to the things she wants. She’s become very grabby at the dinner table and more interested in the things other people are eating, especially the things her big sister is eating.

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Easy Easter Bird Nests

March 27, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

The pollen count here in my neck of the woods has been absolutely astronomical. Honestly, you could tell me the count reached 100 million and I’d totally believe you. It’s been pretty brutal, and it’s certainly shown my sinuses no mercy over the last 2 weeks. I checked myself into urgent care two weekends ago and was told I had a nasty sinus infection centered around the left side of my head. I received an antibiotic shot and a prescription and was sent on my way. Fast forward to now – I’ve got a NEW sinus infection on, you guessed it, the right side of my head. I can’t catch a break, y’all!

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Strawberry French Toast Bake

March 22, 2019 by Laura Tucker 10 Comments

Strawberry French Toast Bake is all the rage in our household right now. Grad the recipe here and prepare to fall in love!

Few things make me happier than sitting down to a warm breakfast. Admittedly, it’s not something I elect to do every morning, but when Saturday and Sunday roll around, I like to break out the frying pans and casserole dishes and crank up the music while I “turn up” in the kitchen. Making a french toast dish with fresh strawberries had been on my mind for days, and I was ready to get this party started.

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PEEPS® Marshmallow Mousse

March 21, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Just a few days ago, the temperatures here in Alabama reached a record high for the month of February. While my youngest was napping, my oldest slipped into her little swimsuit and I filled a large feed bucket with cool water for her to splash in. She ran and got her bathtub toys and splashed in the water for nearly an hour while I sat and watched her, amazed by her adorableness and the fact that my daughter was standing in front of me in a swimsuit in February. Alabama weather is so fickle sometimes, but we certainly weren’t complaining. Feeling the warmness of the sun on my legs made me think of all the beautiful plants and foliage that would soon be blooming, and I could feel the spring season unfolding right before our very eyes.

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Fresh Strawberry Pie

March 14, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

This recipe for Fresh Strawberry Pie makes for a perfect summertime (or anytime) treat! It’s super easy to make, and adding a little whipped cream on top takes this pie over the top!

Happy Pi Day!

I would be remiss if I didn’t share a scrumptious pie recipe with you guys on Pi Day! If you’re scratching your head in confusion over the notion of Pi Day, let me fill you in a bit. Pi Day is the annual celebration of the mathematical constant Π that takes place on March 14th (3/14). The House of Representatives supported the designation of Pi Day back in 2009, and my gut tells me that it’s not just to celebrate a mathematical number. Clearly somebody brought those representatives a slice of pie when making the decision, because how could you turn down a holiday where you get to celebrate by eating a slice of pie? 😉

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