Living Our Good Old Days
I have always wanted to learn how to make biscuits. And not just the drop biscuits you make with a mix– REAL use-flour-and-a-biscuit-cutter biscuits. No offense, Bisquick! So when I saw the class at Southern Home and Kitchen with Vivian and Stephanie from Sweet Potatoes, I jumped at the chance. Jeff and I went to the class and took copious…
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It’s (almost) Fall y’all! I wanted to create something Fall-ish for the breakfast room table without getting out the bright orange pumpkins. My smart mama came up with the idea to paint dollar-store pumpkins. I went for burlap, farmhouse white and my favorite bird egg blue. I had chalk and acrylic paints on hand, so we decided to put together…
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Jeff and I love the character of a handmade pallet sign; we’ve given several as gifts and have a few in our home. The best part is you can customize with your own sentiment, and distress to your heart’s content. Did I mention distressing wood can be a great weekend stress reliever? We like driftwood grays, old nails and weathered…
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The secret to this simple summer recipe is the champagne vinegar- it’s a bit lighter than traditional white vinegar. Cucumbers and vidalia onions are best straight out of the garden, but you could also find these summer treasures at your local farmers market. This dish hardly needs a recipe, just slice your veggies into a bowl, add water, vinegar, sea…
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No summer is complete without relaxing outdoor spaces, and the perfect spot to sit in the shade with a cool beverage and a book. Ahhh… Jeff and I love the look of wood Adirondack chairs and searched high and low for plans that we liked. Our favorite was from Norm Abram’s Popular Woodworking magazine, found online. I remember sitting with…
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I’ve been experimenting with scones– both sweet and savory– and these rosemary and cheddar scones are my favorite so far. Because, um, fresh rosemary. And cheese. This recipe would be ideal for brunch during any season– Easter, Graduation, Wedding Shower, or Christmas. I used fresh rosemary from my garden, which makes me love them even more. As an aside– here…
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Back Porch Bliss is about the everyday simple— yet blissful— moments. In our home, we call it simblissity. It’s living our good old days and I’m finding there’s no better way of life. Pull up a chair!
