A party platter helps make entertaining easy because it provides two things—the food and part of the decoration. I like to use the three-tiered platter that was super easy to make and didn’t cost a fortune. In fact, I purchased everything I needed to make it at the Dollar Tree. While it’s easier to order …
If you’ve ever needed to know how to make a three-tiered serving platter, you may have been overwhelmed by how complicated it can be. That’s why I’ve decided to share my easy instructions. A well-designed serving platter is necessary in a southern home. After all, you need to make everything look as inviting and delicious …
Food substitutions can make your meals much more nutritious. It isn’t difficult, as long as you follow a few basic guidelines. Food Substitutions – Flavor vs. Nutrition I’ve always enjoyed a variety of flavors, so I learned to cook at a very early age. My mother always had a full-time job, so I didn’t have …
Knowing southern manners is essential when living in the South. Every southerner knows the importance of good manners. Whether he or she uses them or not is a whole ’nother story. Southern Upbringing It seems like there’s something about southern mamas—and sometimes daddies—that compels them to harp on the importance of being mannerly. I think …
Cooking hacks make putting food on the table quick and easy. One of the things that keeps people from cooking at home is the time it takes to shop, prep, cook, and clean up. Once you learn a few basic cooking hacks and reset your thoughts about how to get a nutritious meal on the …
These last minute Christmas decor hacks can save you when time gets away from you during the holidays. No one has to know that you’ve put everything off until the last minute. Simple and Budget-Friendly Christmas Decorations If your house isn’t ready for the season at this late date, don’t despair. In fact, there are …
This “welcome to a southern home” post is all about showing how to start and keep traditions without losing your mind. It’s not difficult, so don’t worry. In fact, anyone can have the trappings of a “southern home.” Southerners know how to create a welcoming home that looks good, smells good, and has lots of …
Celebrate Christmas with style rather than overspending. I know. That’s much easier said than done. We all know it’s easy to overspend during the holidays, but so many of us do it anyway. It’s that time of year when we want to make everyone happy with gifts, food, and of course, the decorations. Celebrate Christmas …