Author: Black Tie and Jam

I never thought that any beach would be an ideal location for Spring break because I had the idea in my head that the beaches anywhere were inundated with partying young adults. I have to say that I placed this stereotype erroneously in my head. Edisto Beach during Spring break was practically empty. It was […]

I got a bee in my bonnet not long ago, along with an idea from Pinterest, to create some pretty hangers. This is such an easy project to fix up some normally boring hangers. Once I got started, it was kind of addictive. Although I don’t see myself creating a whole closet full immediately, I […]

Experimenting with my new Harvest Right freeze dryer has been a lot of fun. This is the first time to freeze dry any kind of meat. I had a lot of deli meats in the freezer, so I thought this would be a good type of meat to start the process. Preparation Fold the slices […]

OH.MY.GOODNESS!!! This delicious deep dish pizza is definitely worth the extra effort! It is my new favorite!! Ingredients 1 batch Fathead Dough or you could use your favorite pizza dough 2 Tbsp. butter 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 small onion 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 3 garlic cloves, […]

Sometimes, breakfast reinvents the wheel over and over again. I must have some variety in order to eat breakfast. This Baked Avocado Egg recipe is easy to prepare and tricks my brain into thinking I am getting something different. Trickery or not, these eggs are delish! Ingredients 3 avocados 6 small eggs Salt and pepper […]

I haven’t meal-prepped for most of the summer due to vacation and other traveling. I am still on the go, but I have been home long enough to have a week of normal routine. The Menu Monday – Barbacoa Beef in the Slow Cooker, Yellow Squash in a Red Pepper Sauce, Salad Tuesday – Chicken […]

Recently, on a vacation with my family, we drove through Atlanta, GA where we stopped overnight. We planned to go to Six Flags Over Georgia while we were there, but it was so cold that the park closed for the day. I have been to outdoor entertainment opportunities in the past in extreme cold, so […]

I learned how to make these mini waterfall albums years ago. These are so easy to make and make a great gift. I recently resurrected this idea because I had some photos that needed a home, but they were for specific events that would not fill up a larger album. The paper crafter in me […]

Has the weekly or monthly board game or movie night become stale? Has the middle of the long, hot summer become too long? Does everyone find an excuse to run away when you start popping popcorn for a movie night? Do you dread the drudgery of taking the kids to the park again in the […]

My great grandfather worked for the Lemp family for 56 years. Its a very interesting story, so when I found out we would travel to St. Louis for vacation, I already knew that I wanted to go to the neighborhood where he worked. Years ago, the Lemp Mansion was closed, but since then, someone bought […]