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An Okie Girl’s take on Littleneck Clams ((in a garlic butter white wine sauce))

An Okie Girl’s take on Littleneck Clams ((in a garlic butter white wine sauce))

I love how simple and wonderfully delicious this meal is! But no one needs to know, just let them be impressed when you confidently whip up perfectly seasoned, briny & sweet, tiny little tender clams! 

Time to shop!

Time to shop!

If you haven’t checked out my shop lately ((or ever)) — now would be a great time! I just stocked it up with some of our recent finds: like the vintage, silver-plated individual salt and pepper shakers pictured above!! Here is a little peek into 

A little glimpse into my home…

A little glimpse into my home…

I will soon be doing a few posts about my paint colors, some finishes including my walnut slab island and my flooring choices ((tile, stained concrete etc)). But before I begin sharing some of my favorite home design details, I want to tell you ((again)) about 

A Garden Update & A Great Paul Revere Impersonation

A Garden Update & A Great Paul Revere Impersonation

After all the the crazy Spring weather I thought I would give you a quick garden update. Remember all of the lengths I went to, to start my garden?

Simple Mexi-Bowls & the Most Delicious Recipe for Mexi-Style Shredded Beef

Simple Mexi-Bowls & the Most Delicious Recipe for Mexi-Style Shredded Beef

A sign reading: “Necessity is the mother of invention” should be hung in my kitchen for sure — it totally describes my cooking life. It goes a little something like this: “What?!? it is 2:30 already?!? … Oh gosh. What am I going to make 

Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Encrusted Oven-Roasted Rib Eye Roast — It’s as easy as 1-2-3!!

Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Encrusted Oven-Roasted Rib Eye Roast — It’s as easy as 1-2-3!!

Looking for a special New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day meal? How about a nice juicy rib eye roast? Don’t be intimidated by the size of this baby…it’s as easy as 1-2-3! Yes, it is a simple meal – but so very impressive!

((Individual)) Puffy Cheesy Egg & Bacon Casseroles ((muffins))

((Individual)) Puffy Cheesy Egg & Bacon Casseroles ((muffins))

I like to have a few things stocked in my fridge at all times: eggs, cheese and bacon being at the top of my list. Oh, and milk, Dijon mustard, apricot preserves, fresh cilantro & parsley, carrots, celery, lemons & fresh fruit. It is always a 

Davy Crockett Stew

Davy Crockett Stew

Do you know all about Davy Crockett and his stew making capabilities? You don’t?? Well, time to be informed: Born on a mountain top in Tennessee Greenest state in the land of the free Raised in the woods so he knew how to cook Kilt him 

Need an Idea for Turkey Leftovers?? ((Turkey & Bacon filled Puff Pastry Cups))

Need an Idea for Turkey Leftovers?? ((Turkey & Bacon filled Puff Pastry Cups))

The other day, I slow-roasted a turkey breast with the single goal of having enough leftovers to try out a “turkey leftover recipe”. I have been daydreaming about leftover recipes for a few weeks. Is that weird? Probably, but that is just what I do.

Turkey & Potato Chili Verde

Turkey & Potato Chili Verde

Ahh, I love the change in seasons! I love the cold, I love gray skies, I love hearing the wind whistle through the trees and I love the possibility of snow!! I am sure many will disagree, but I LOVE it when weather shuts down 

Time Flies.

Time Flies.

I am on the eve of the anniversary of becoming a mother – oh and Kade is on the eve of turning TWELEVE! Twelve years ago this very night, I was falling asleep ((with the help of a strong sleep aid)) in the hospital in 

A Trip of a Lifetime ((part 3)) — TBA

A Trip of a Lifetime ((part 3)) — TBA

If you have been following along, I have been sharing the story of our recent trip to Washington State and the unexpected journey that followed. If you haven’t read part one & part two, take a few minutes to find out why our doctor was