Alien Tea Shoppe

These recipes are only a few years old in our family, but have quickly become favourites that me make again and again. There is a book my sister received a few years back,  Being Dead Is No Excuse: The Official Southern Ladies Guide To Hosting The Perfect Funeral .  It seems odd to outlanders, but in the south we like to feed people.  Other places don't understand it, they simply see us shoving food at each other as our waistlines grow larger.  The Civil War had a direct impact on food for southerners; everyone, black and white.  As the losing side, food became scarce in the latter years of the war, to becoming almost nonexistent post war.  The south knows what it is to starve and it is so ingrained in us that our entire culture is nothing but food.  You came over for a visit, let me feed you.  You lost a loved one, let me feed you.  You just moved in, let me feed you.  You have no food, let me feed you.  Your boyfriend broke up ...

Guest welcome sign and our festive autumn wreath I am a fan of parties, though I don't host many.  I am also a big fan of alliteration, as well as the word swell.  Today, I did, in fact, host a rather swell party, though the alliteration was merely just for this post. The official and free party pack from HouseParty.com I joined a site called HouseParty.com at the beginning of the summer.  Name brands partner with this site to get the word out about their products.  You apply, & if selected to host, you receive a free party pack to help you in hosting a great party.   I've applied several times, but last month was selected to host the Land O' Lakes Saut é  Express Seasoned Meal Starter House Party.  When my free party pack arrived it contained instructions, tips, and hints.  A navy blue Saut é  Express apron, bamboo cooking spoon, and two coupons for two free Saut é  Express Seasoned Meal Starter packages.  ...