Outdoor entertaining in the summer is fun. Yes, fun! Here's my favorite tips to make for a successful night when we invite friends and family over for dinner. Our home is a place that we love to share with others. We love to share the history. We love for people to come and enjoy the view. I feel like we're sharing a piece of our lifestyle in the country and that's why whenever we can, and our schedule allows, we enjoy summer grilling with friends and family. Bonus points for the ... READ MORE
Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe
Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Oh my stars. This apple dumpling recipe made with Mountain Dew is amazing! I first tasted the goodness at a neighborhood party. I could seriously not get enough. My neighbor was kind enough to pass along the recipe, and not only is this delicious it is SO easy to make. That is a big winner in my book. We may have made this three times last week. Yes. We made it for a neighbor to enjoy with a homemade dinner after surgery. After smelling the awesome sauce ... READ MORE
Life At Our Farmhouse (June 2018 + July 4th)
Our first official month of summer did not disappoint. It was filled with day trips to fun new places, a visit from our Tennessee cousins and lots of work outside our home. And it was hot. Oh. My. Word. It was a hot month. Lots of air conditioning and pool visits to fit in between all the fun. To kick off the month of June, we picked strawberries in my dad's garden! He planted strawberries when my oldest son was born and every year the kids know them as "grandpa's strawberries". ... READ MORE
Instant Pot Rice
Cooking rice in the instant pot is so easy! This instant pot rice recipe makes the perfect sticky white rice for California rolls or your favorite Chinese dinner. If you prefer your rice for casseroles or curries, simply decrease the liquid. Rice is king. Did you know it is the most widely consumed food in all the world? Both industrialized and third world countries prioritize rice into their diets. You can also find it in nearly every culture…Mexican, Indian, Asian and so on. In ... READ MORE
Mandarin Orange Salad
This classic mandarin orange salad can be made in minutes and then chilled for the perfect summer recipe for cookouts and potlucks. You know those classic recipes that take you back to childhood? When I found this recipe in my grandma's recipe box I was immediately transported back to her 1960's decor basement where we had Thanksgiving when I was a kid. This was always that sweet mysterious salad that as a child, I dived into because... well it was salad, right? It checked that mark ... READ MORE
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe With Sausage
Okay, so I have to admit that after making this crockpot breakfast casserole recipe, I thought I was soooo smart. Everything I had read about breakfast casseroles in the crockpot mentioned cooking them overnight. And while this sounds like a great idea, I personally do not like waking up at 3am to smell the bacon. It makes me hungry and I can't go back to sleep. Anyone else? So instead, I decided to make this breakfast casserole recipe during the day. It was the whole "breakfast for ... READ MORE
Life At Our Farmhouse (May 2018)
We made it through May! My word, I think May is busier than December. Every year I leap into the month excited for the weather to start warming, the grass to get green again and the peonies to arrive! And then I look at my calendar and wonder when I'm going to enjoy spring when we're running to baseball games, school events and all the things. But isn't May pretty? I think so. So, who's ready for an update? Because buckle up, we got a lot done this month. And by "we" I mean my family ... READ MORE
Rhubarb Cake Recipe
Moist rhubarb cake with a buttery crumble topping of oats and pecans and pops of tartness in every bite from the rhubarb. Served with a side of real whipped cream, it's a delicious cake for any time of year! This time of year, I have all things rhubarb on my mind including this rhubarb cake! My husband and I used to live at a little cottage with a big garden and every May through June, there were 4 leafy bushes coming alive with fresh, tart rhubarb stalks. The image signified the start ... READ MORE
Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pie
The tartness of rhubarb with a sweet pie filling and topped with a brown sugar crumb crust. The perfect combination of tartness and sweetness in a rhubarb pie! If you have friends who grow rhubarb, then you know it's a good time to make a rhubarb pie. This time of year, people are giving it away! Rhubarb isn't something I've always been a fan of, but once you find a good recipe like this, you understand the love of this vegetable. It's not something I would bite into like a stalk of ... READ MORE
Salted Peanut Chews Recipe
Chewy marshmallows on top of a buttery crust and topped with a crunchy salted peanut topping making these salted peanut chews the best dessert ever! This winning recipe is the original Pillsbury recipe. Not every recipe from long ago is the best, but OMG these salted peanut chews are! My mom dug this recipe out and made it for a family event and I was addicted. Like in, could not get enough and ate too much dessert. The next day. And the next day. Lesson learned. Make these for a ... READ MORE
