Cooking Up November

I haven't had a moment to share my original recipes that are perfect for this season. Links to the posts showing the steps are given, and most have pdf downloadable recipes. I'm doing this roundup a bit earlier in the month this year so you have time to gather ingredients and plan a wonderful meal …

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November Tablescapes and Treats

It has been a while since we had anyone come to stay in our home. Last week, our friends that live in Ohio had been on vacation in Florida and came to visit us on their way home. We are a good layover point, and they planned to be here for a couple of nights. …

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Mid Year Check in on Goals

It is coming up on the  halfway point for the year, so it is time to check in with the goals for the year and see how it is going.  Actually, pretty well!!  The goals post is HERE.  Since I am still working on the secret quilting projects, I can't show those just yet.  But, …

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Spring Cleaning, and a Blog Break

Spring Cleaning came late this year, it just seemed like winter would never end.  But one of the effects of losing a bit of weight is that the closet needs to be purged, a good problem to have, isn't it?  I went into how I do this in more detail in a previous post - …

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Getting Organized – Saving Recipes

When DH and I were married back in the 70s, we were barely able to make ends meet.  I was a fledgling cook, with many disasters in the kitchen yet to come.  I was relying on Julia Child to teach me, and I faithfully watched her French Chef cooking show every week.  The local paper …

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2014 Ultimate Blog Link Party

Welcome to From My Carolina Home!    I am participating in The Ultimate Blog Party, so this post covers what my blog is all about.   I am a quilter, crafter, sewing enthusiast, wool worker, stamper, gardener, hiker, reader, photographer, and I like to cook.  I am a longtime foodie, with a kitchen full of …

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