Day of Love

Recent events in my life have certainly made my view of love, less than heart felt. In honor of a day set aside to show the most of romantic love however… Enjoy your sweets 🖤 Jo 💟

Vanilla

I posted a picture of this bottle 1 year ago. This Vanilla has aged an entire year and it is by far, THE best Vanilla i’ve made, to date. Grab a bottle of Paul Masson brandy (750ml) and 6 vanilla beans (if you buy in bulk, they are less expensive). Slit the beans down one…

Apples

When October waves hello, the apples wave back. This post will be short and sweet because it is a short video of one of the most awesome kitchen gadgets I own.  I’m sharing it for a reason and over the next couple posts, you will fall in love, just like I did.  So go get…

Natural remedies ie essential oils

I don’t post a lot about essential oils and I’m not exactly sure why. They are so beneficial and to a lot of people in this world, far better than any big pharma medicine out there. I won’t go in that direction but in the way of making my soul feel better, I’ll stick to the…

Buttercream frosting

Ok y’all, I have a confession to make. Well, not so much a confession but perhaps a little insight into my life. (Oh goody, getting the gossip on Jo!) In September of 2014, I was able to complete the 3 requirements that my insurance company set forth, in order for them to cover a medicine…

French Pizza Dough (in bulk)

If you’re anything like me, you love pizza! For breakfast, lunch or dinner. For dessert or just a snack. When my craving hits, I don’t want to order it nor do I want to go pick it up. I want it artisan and I want it just the way I want it. (It is about…

Buckeyes

Aka Peanut Butter balls (Nobody I know, calls them that though). These melt in your mouth, creamy confections are a Christmas must have, along with a few others that I will share at a later date. Made with 3 simple ingredients then coated in a rich chocolate and then… well, let’s get started shall we….

My growing Grandbabies

With another on the way, I’m so blessed. Marley, Abigail and Michael. Lila is on her way 💖

Butter Nuts

Or so my granddaughter Abigail, calls it. We don’t know why but it’s adorable and so shall the name remain. BTW, it’s also known as Granola Use it on top of ice cream or to top your favorite fruit pies (just add a bit of butter and some flour ) or my favorite, in a…

Tnuk is turning 8!

Smallest of 7, she fit into an elbow to snuggle From zero to 3 months she snuggled into the fax machine?  yep!  From then on her looks changed dramatically!   Now, she’s a beautiful grown lady who loves to play and give kisses! Happy birth day, Tnuk! Momma sure loves you 💖🐕

Cinnamon Rolls in bulk.

  Pick your favorite yeast dough and lets ‘CINNAMON ROLL‘! Roll out dough 1/4″ thick, 24-30″ long and 12-18″ wide. Pour 1 stick of melted butter on top and spread out to the edges. Sprinkle 1 1/2 C brown sugar over the entire surface and 1/3 C white sugar over that. Next, measure 2 Tbl Cinnamon and…