Author: Black Tie and Jam

Do you have a bumper crop of tomatoes in your garden? First of all, if you do, I am quite jealous! I wish I had some for this fresh, summer salad! I had to use what I could get at the store. Either way, this is a refreshing salad you could serve as a side […]

It’s shopping haul time! This month has been a little disjointed. I was gone on vacation twice in one month, so groceries and other shopping was minimal in August. Before we left on vacation, I wanted to use up a lot of what was in my refrigerator, freezer and pantry, so I cleaned out my […]

It’s Meal Prep Monday, ya’ll! Let’s do this! Menu Plan Monday – Smoked Brisket, roasted broccoli, salad, and watermelon Tuesday – Pasta Con Broccoli and salad Wednesday – Chicken Unskewers with Peanut Ginger Marinade, Pan Seared Asparagus with Mushrooms and Tomatoes Friday – Spicy Peel and Eat Shrimp with Chipotle Cocktail Sauce and Baked Zucchini […]

Do you enjoy getting a mani/pedi? I love them, but it is at least $60 per visit. I love a facial, too. How much is that? A 1-hour facial is $60 and up. I recently visited one of the spas in Hot Springs, Arkansas where I enjoyed an oxygenated therapy bath for $55. The sticker […]

After being on vacation for almost a month, it is time to get back on the meal prep saddle and fall back into my normal routine! It is so nice to get away for a while for some family fun. If you are new here, check out my post about how I meal plan and […]

If you are new to the whole housecleaning merry-go-round, the best thing for you to do is to come up with a cleaning routine that works for you, your schedule and anyone else in your household. Dozens and dozens of folks have published cleaning routines on their websites. You can find just as many books […]

Add a twist to your regular old meatloaf recipe with some pesto sauce. Store Mini Pesto Meatloaves in the freezer for a quick meal. I like to prepare these and portion them out into the mini aluminum loaf pans that come with a plastic lid. I can usually get six mini meatloaves out of this […]

Crawfish season rolls around every Spring. Crawfish boil parties are common around this time as an excuse to spend time with friends and family plus make a big pot of crawfish at the same time. Crawfish is sold live in huge sacks, which can render large batches. Because crawfish is harvested in a few months […]

This week comes right after our week of vacation. We had a lovely time in Hot Springs, Arkansas and then in St. Louis, Missouri. My father’s roots are in St. Louis, so it was fun to do some family heritage while there. I have been there several times throughout my life, but my husband and […]

Salads are so easy to throw together with endless combinations. This salad pairs well with any entrée with a spicy flare. Ingredients 1 bag Spring mix lettuce mix 1 bunch radishes, sliced 1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced 1 container of cremini mushrooms, sliced Salad dressing of choice (balsamic vinaigrette or Italian is recommended) Instructions Place […]