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Smoked Sausage Alfredo Pasta: A Happy Accident

One evening, I set out to make my usual Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo—only to realize I was out of both chicken and broccoli. So much for that plan! I considered serving the Alfredo pasta plain, but while rummaging through the freezer, I spotted a package of smoked sausage. That’s when inspiration struck: why not swap […]

Keto Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Cinnamon Butter

Who doesn’t love pancakes? The best part is all the delicious variations and toppings! These Keto Cottage Cheese Pancakes are light, fluffy, and packed with protein—perfect for meal prep at the start of the week. Even if mornings aren’t your thing, a quick reheat makes for an easy, homemade breakfast. Topped with rich, homemade cinnamon […]

Hurricane Beryl

I have been absent. Although Hurricane Beryl was not the most devastating hurricane ever, it caused significant damage in my area. I am grateful to be alive with no damage to my home. Louisiana is my home state, as is my husband’s, so I have seen many hurricanes come and go throughout my life. We […]

Happy Independence Day

The Declaration of Independence: A Reminder for Americans When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume, among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature’s […]

Delicious and Easy Hash Brown Bake

Holiday Hash Brown Bake is a comforting side dish that feeds a crowd; it complements any protein. The creamy, cheesy sauce comes together easily and is a good option for a potluck meal. No one will ever know (or care) that this side dish casserole is made with frozen hash browns. Instructions 2 packages (2 […]

How to Cut Whole Chicken Wings

When you can get whole chicken wings at the grocery store for $1.99/lb., you should buy a bunch to make delicious wings at home. The problem is separating the wing tips from the wings and the wings from the drums. Don’t let that intimidate you from snagging a great deal. You only need a cutting […]

Happy Easter

And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.  While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, […]

Merry Christmas and Peace Be With You!

In the Gospel of Luke, he recounts the birth of Christ in which the angel who announced the birth was accompanied by a “heavenly host” (an army of good angels) who encouraged “peace on Earth”: 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which […]

Happy Birthday, Black Tie and Jam!

Black Tie and Jam is celebrating its 3rd birthday! Throughout the busyness of the day, I kept feeling like I was forgetting something. Everyone knows that feeling, right? It was one of those days when a lot of little annoying things happen in the periphery of life, like flat tires and jury duty. At the […]

Moving Tips Part III – The Unpack

The movers came and delivered all your large items to your new place. Make sure that they set up the bed and any furniture that was taken apart when they packed it all up. Start unpacking boxes as soon as the movers start bringing them in. You will need the following items to assist with […]

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