2016 has been quite a year hasn't it? I can't believe it is almost over. Looking forward to the new year as I'm sure you are, but today I'm sharing the Top Ten Posts of 2016.
Dec 31, 2016
Dec 15, 2016
Sweet, Salty & Cinnamon Roasted Pecans Three Recipes
Then the next step would be to go find a tree and start picking them up in the Fall. Shelling (I'm not especially fond of this) would be the next thing to do. Oh and most importantly not selling them all to the buyers! Yes I remember hearing this a lot, "Wonder how much they're bringing this year?" That would be the pricing which seemed to change yearly. Then hearing, "Well the pecans didn't do well this year." or "Now this is a pecan year the trees are loaded!"
I hope you're blessed with pecan trees in your yard, if not have friends or relatives that are! I remember Grandmother Johnson having roasted pecans especially at Thanksgiving or Christmas time. No, I didn't get her recipe, if any relatives out there have it please share with me. Today I share a simple, well three simple recipes!
Dec 11, 2016
Farmacy BeautyTrial
Farmacy Beauty sent three products for me to try and review. This is exciting to try products that come from natural sources. I am beginning today December 11th. Let me tell you it is the perfect time for a trial. The coldest night was last night and my skin is so very dry, chapped and itching.
Dec 8, 2016
Catie is Cooking Video and Newly Married Update!
I'm smiling and one of the reasons is this youngest of mine Catie. She has never shown any interest in cooking until now. She told her sister and me last week, "I don't know what's going on with me but I just want to cook." I told her that she was just settling into married life and homemaking. I also said sorry honey but you must take after your mama more than you think.
Dec 7, 2016
Catie & Doug in the Mountains
Today I'm sharing some of the beautiful mountain scenery along with Catie & Doug from their honeymoon. Just look at the waterfall behind the happy couple. I still can't believe my baby girl is married!
Dec 3, 2016
One Thing Leads To Another!
We've had a few contractors out recently examining the damage from Hurricane Matthew. Let me tell you that is a feat in itself because of the extensive damage here in South Carolina. They are so busy it's hard to get to them. Isn't it funny when talking about painting this and that you can already see what else you would like to do as well? If you have to paint this room then other rooms would look nice painted. Don't you think? Yes, one thing leads to another.
Nov 26, 2016
Product Review: Chopping Block Set by Joseph Joseph
This is a review that I did on Dolly is Cooking about three years ago. I no longer have that website so I'm putting it on here. This particular item or a comparable one can be found here. I recently won a selection of their products and I'll share that post next.
Nov 22, 2016
Catie and Doug are Married!
Doug is as she would say "The lumberjack of her dreams". No he isn't a lumberjack, but she has always wanted that type of outdoorsy person. She found him. He has a kind and gentle nature about him with the most pleasant smile. He also sounds like Matthew McConaughey, so everybody likes to hear him say, "Alright, Alright, Alright." You may if you follow the design site know him because he was the model for many of my aprons.
Today I share bits from our little gathering we had here at home after they were married in a private ceremony. Join me won't you.
Nov 12, 2016
Gaston Decides to Leave the Coop!
Nov 2, 2016
Sweet As Candy Apple Crisp
It's that time of year for wonderful tasty apples. This recipe will use up a few Granny Smiths and your family or guests won't mind either. You will hear a few oohs and aahs when they dig into this rich dessert.
Oct 28, 2016
A Hurricane, A Wedding, Canadian Family Visiting,Fresh Flowers & Blanching Butter Beans in October!
We certainly have had quite some weather in South Carolina, a hurricane and it has been unseasonably warm. I'm not complaining about the warmth mind you because I love it! We have mosquitoes here that seem the size of dragon flies!
More importantly my youngest married, we have had wonderful visits with family from Canada and those here that we haven't seen in awhile. I just can't believe that I'm cutting fresh flowers and it is the end of October. I found some delicious fresh green butter beans (lima beans) at McLeod Farms. We are awaiting repairs on the house as well. We are still so much more blessed than some who have suffered much more. I will be glad however to be able to move the cooking pots and buckets out of the room that has a massive leaky roof...well that and my closet...
More importantly my youngest married, we have had wonderful visits with family from Canada and those here that we haven't seen in awhile. I just can't believe that I'm cutting fresh flowers and it is the end of October. I found some delicious fresh green butter beans (lima beans) at McLeod Farms. We are awaiting repairs on the house as well. We are still so much more blessed than some who have suffered much more. I will be glad however to be able to move the cooking pots and buckets out of the room that has a massive leaky roof...well that and my closet...
Oct 21, 2016
I Won a Month's Worth of Meals From PeachDish & Joseph Joseph!
Can you tell I was excited to win this? This is such a luxury for me! You know I cook simply with easy recipes from staples that I generally keep in the home anyway. This will be a treat!
I received my first shipment this week! I will share today the first meal cooked and how I personally would rate it! Join me won't you as I tell you all about it just in case you aren't familiar with PeachDish!
Oct 19, 2016
Beefy Mushroom Pasta in Cream Sauce
Oct 17, 2016
South Carolina Strong!
some photos for the collage credit Nikki Haley Facebook
Hello out there! I say that because we here in South Carolina have been through quite a time recently with the weather. Hurricane Matthew came slow rolling on through with lots and lots of rain. I'm glad it is over!
We're so blessed that we tend to take so much for granted. Times like this remind us of what is most important. Praying for others that are still having such troubles in other states and Haiti as well.
Join me as I talk a little about our experience and how proud I am of our home state.
Oct 11, 2016
Asparagus and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce
Oct 7, 2016
Drying Flowers with Borax Cornmeal Mixture
I do enjoy growing flowers and hydrangeas are one of my favorites. This comes from being a child and visiting my grandma's house. She had some of the most beautiful blue old fashioned ones growing at the front of her porch. I remember just standing and looking at those beautiful flowers and the Crepe Myrtle trees that stood close by.
For years I've cut and brought them inside to dry naturally for a touch of color during the winter months. This year I decided to dry some in this mixture and well I'll tell you more about it in this post.
Oct 5, 2016
Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
Do you like biscuits? Do you make your own? I love them but don't make them often. What can take the place of a hot flaky biscuit pulled apart and served with warm creamy butter? In my mind nothing can. My grandmother's did this three times a day. I'll never forget that and let me tell you they were all different but so delicious! Grandma Cora was so funny! Once she said to me, "Your granddaddy puts his feet under that table three times a day and expects his biscuits three times a day"! God bless her she was such a mess and they really spoiled their men back then. Some of us still do! My mama made them almost daily not three times but once a day and neighbors from miles around would come to her kitchen to eat her biscuits and drink her sweet tea! A little Southern Tradition here.
Oct 3, 2016
Au Gratin Potatoes
Now I just love potatoes period. Wish I had mama's recipe for this but this is as close as I can come, so I'll share it with you now.
Oct 1, 2016
Have Your New Mattress Made Especially For You!
Today I'm talking about mattresses. You know the not much talked about item in your home that can make or break a night or day. This was a fun purchase but one that took some decisions on the part of the people who are to sleep in this bed. Yes we are two very different individuals when it comes to what we like to sleep on. Join me today for our new mattress and how we ordered it!
Sep 28, 2016
WHITES ONLY Laundry Mixture
I've been asked recently for this mixture. I think that it is a wonderful cleaning mixture and should have a post of it's own. Today I share two recipes or mixtures that work extremely well. Keep in mind this is for "White Laundry Only".
Sep 26, 2016
Prepping Fruits and Vegetables for the Week!
Sep 24, 2016
Sep 18, 2016
WWII True Story: Sinking Ship, Leaky Life Vest, Two Men Hanging On!
Sadly this week Mr. Wheeler was buried with military honors. You can imagine how sad we are to lose this man, this hero, this WWII legend! Today I share his personal account of what he and my daddy Carl endured during the sinking of this LST off the coast of Anzio. The story itself, as you may know, is close to my heart and to have it used in his funeral made it all the more touching. Isn't it ironic that this true WWII Hero basically wrote his own Military Eulogy?
Sep 13, 2016
Sep 12, 2016
Testing & Washing Bed Pillows
Do you test and wash your bed pillows?
Over the years I've made some pretty big mistakes like washing my grandma's feather bed pillows. The covers were dark blue with off white stripe ticking and they had them for quite a while. She gave me some and young Dolly decided to machine wash them in hot water. The hot water only made them smell like dead birds! I aired them outside for days it seems and don't believe they ever smelled decent enough to sleep on again. This brings me to the question do you wash your bed pillows? We're talking pillow washing today.
Sep 7, 2016
Simple Summer Blooms
I love so much about Spring and Summer until the extreme heat and humidity set in. This lady doesn't get all of her yard work done.
So please pay no mind (even though your eyes will go directly there now...lol) to the grass growing in my tree and flower beds.
Sep 5, 2016
Simple Oven Baked Hamburgers
Hamburgers where did that name come from? I really don't know? There are several things found on the internet but no real true historical reason so I won't say. All I know is that we love them here, although we don't have them often for some strange reason. We all love a grilled hamburger, don't we? There are times that we just don't or aren't able to grill them so a wonderful substitute way of cooking is simply baking them. Join me today, Labor Day for cooking hamburgers.
Sep 3, 2016
Cracker Cobbler ~ Peach
Friends you know that we love our cobblers here. This is a little different because I am making homemade crackers a recipe similar to my biscuit recipe but rolled flat and sliced like crackers or flat dumplings. They are then baked until they begin to brown on the bottom and used to top fruit. Today I'm using fresh peaches simmered in a syrup sweetened to your liking with a little bit of cornstarch added for thickening. Delicious cracker cobbler and if topped with vanilla ice cream a decadent recipe to be sure.
Aug 31, 2016
Glamis Castle English Rose
I purchased four very beautiful English Roses called Glamis Castle from Heirloom Roses in 2015. I really like the own root roses and think this one will be a winner. Whew, it's been so hot this summer in South Carolina and I have to admit my gardens have gone without the care and grooming they deserve. Yes, I'm guilty of that but I wanted to share these young roses with you today.
Aug 29, 2016
Italian Crusted Chicken Breast
Aug 24, 2016
Traditions: You're Not Going To Make Me Wash In That Tin Tub!
This man washes in a tin tub while the little girl watches.
Aug 21, 2016
Fresh Peach Pie Filling Recipe
I like peach anything really. Sliced peaches fresh, canned, in a bowl, on top of cake, hot peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream, peach ice cream and oh my yes, peach pie all are delicious! Today sharing a little bit spicy Peach Pie Filling.
Aug 19, 2016
Butter Pie Crust ~ Two Crust Recipe
You know here in the South we love our butter! It just makes everything taste so much better! I can still see my Grandma Cora's beautiful hands making that homemade butter from her cow Sookie pronounced Suki. That was a gorgeous Jersey Cow! A little Southern Tradition Memory for you.
I got sidetracked, but I had a jug of buttermilk hanging around so I thought, "Well, butter and buttermilk have a lot in common, why not make a crust with the two. A little twist to most butter pie shell recipes.
I got sidetracked, but I had a jug of buttermilk hanging around so I thought, "Well, butter and buttermilk have a lot in common, why not make a crust with the two. A little twist to most butter pie shell recipes.
Aug 17, 2016
FRATELLI CARLI WILD BERRIES CREAMA DI FRUTTA PLUS BONUS RECIPE
Aug 15, 2016
FRATELLI CARLI PENNE RIGATE & SUGO ALL'ARRABBIATA
I have been using Fratelli Carli Olive Oils exclusively for some time now. I can tell you it is the best there is! We've done a post that explains a lot about this Italian family business that has been producing wonderful products for over 100 years. Read about it here
Today I feature their Pasta Penne Rigate and one of their excellent Gourmet Pasta Sauces. What can I say about this product? Let me see.
Fratelli Carli Miele Di Acacia Plus Bonus Recipe!
Today I'm talking honey. Do you like honey? Do you eat honey a lot? I have to confess that I really like honey and cook with it occasionally but don't eat it a lot. I was given this product for a review and was all to happy to oblige.
Aug 13, 2016
Cauliflower & Cheese Leftovers? Make Cauliflower in Cheese Sauce.
Do you like cauliflower? I do but for some strange reason don't have it enough. I love it raw, steamed and if I'm feeling extravagant I love it in a rich homemade cheese sauce.
Aug 10, 2016
I Love Jacques Pepin & Sur la table!
I really like Jacques Pepin a lot! Love his cooking techniques of course but also I love to hear him speak. His eyes, have you ever noticed them? He expresses such emotion with those eyes as well. Today I'm sharing his beautiful collection handcrafted ceramics, cookware, linens & more from Sur la table.
Aug 7, 2016
Aug 6, 2016
Cowboy Party Continuing: Summer Heat Simple Party Activities & Bubble Mixture
Hello All!
I hope you're finding a way to stay cool and hydrated with the summer heat. This post is a continuation of Chuck's 'This Ain't My First Rodeo Birthday Party'. We had a semi-small group of family and friends here to celebrate. The problem was it was so extremely hot with record highs in humidity! Whew, my problem was what to do with children and adults to entertain?
Aug 1, 2016
This Ain't My First Rodeo!
Theme
This picture said it all!
I found this online and thought 'Heck Yeah'!
This is Chuck! Cowboy, Patriotic Stars & Stripes! Perfect!
This is Chuck! Cowboy, Patriotic Stars & Stripes! Perfect!
This day was a pretty big birthday for my Chuck. The girls and I wanted to surprise him with an almost kids party! The party wasn't a surprise just the decor and theme.
It was just for our immediate family because that in itself is quite the 'Brady Bunch'. We have lots of grandchildren combined so when you get them together you'd better make it fun for them so all can enjoy, or you'll spend most of your time lassoing them and putting them in a corral.
Today I'm sharing the very simple 'Cowboy Themed Birthday Party'. Join me won't you.
Jul 30, 2016
High Five Naturals Silicone Trivet Hot Pad Set
Today I do a review on this silicone hot pad trivet set. You see where they are don't you? Yes right where I can get my hands on them and quickly too. Join me as I give you the results of the testing.
High Five Naturals Silicone Cooking Gloves
photo credit
Today I review the product Silicone Cooking Gloves. I rarely wear even a cooking mitt in cloth and primarily use hot pads. This would be a challenge but then again I love a challenge. Join me won't you.
High Five Naturals LEGO Candy Molds
Look at these happy boys. Can you tell that they really like these? Well they do! Join me as we review this fun and versatile product.
High Five Naturals Silicone Egg Poachers
Today I review another product from HighFiveNaturals. My husband Chuck loves poached eggs so I was delighted when they contacted me about doing the review. Join me for the results.
Kitchen Bitz Lemon & Lime Squeezer
You probably know that here at Hibiscus House from time to time we do product reviews. Today I'm reviewing the Kitchen Bitz Lemon & Lime Squeezer. Hint * I used this the other day to make lemonade for over 20 very thirsty hot people. Join me won't you.
Jul 27, 2016
Hibiscus House Grapes
Pretty, aren't they? I love them and this year they are loaded with beautiful sweet fruit. We planted these a little over three years ago. It took a little time to place the posts and wiring to support these beauties. Well join me today as I share a few pictures.
Jul 21, 2016
Making Your Own What a Way to Go
CLEANING AND PERSONAL HYGIENE INGREDIENTS
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