Charcuterie boards are having more than a moment. They were already a thang when I had my kitchen island transformed into a massive board for my daughter’s graduation party two years ago. Our Bible Quiz teams at…
Just like December “blew in,” Chef Justin Ward, in a whirlwind of energy, smiles, and laughter appeared at my house last Saturday for his third time in about a year. He’s a native Texan, who found his…
This past weekend was a real treat for my family and some friends. French Chef Justin Ward, missionary extraordinaire, came to my house to teach 18 of us, neighbors and church friends, his Quiche and Tart Class.…
This past weekend, I had the honor of hosting a cooking class with Chef Justin Ward, a professional French chef who is based in Paris. He also happens to be from Texas and is a missionary with…
Even before COVID struck our world, there was a new trend in social gatherings: parties that celebrated a certain creative interest and brought together folks who might never have met otherwise. My sister introduced me to…
Thanksgiving tops the list of my favorite times of the year, followed by Christmas. I love the smell of pumpkin spice, wood fires, and a Thanksgiving feast. I also love how quick and easy the entertaining can be…
Are you as entranced as I am by the changing of the colors of the leaves and the clicking and rustling sound they make as they fall to the ground? November in Mississippi is my favorite month…
Where has the year gone? It feels like Spring Break was last week! I guess the non-celebrations of milestones and events this COVID-19 year has contorted my sense of time. Tomorrow is Halloween, and all we’ve got on the…
Our family has a special lady in our lives, whom we’ve affectionately nicknamed “Mamaw.” My husband and I met her and her daughter at church the first Sunday after we moved to Mississippi from Texas. Her daughter Barbara…
My niece Lauren gave me the perfect opportunity to host a tea party when she became engaged to be married last year. I’ve hosted a tea party once before for my daughter’s 10th birthday. As elegant as that one…