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  • Baked Beef Spare Ribs!

    One of my family’s favorite things to do in the warmer months is to grill out. In fact, you can probably find me on the grill two to three times… Read more

  • 7 Spice Roast Chicken

    There are about five basic recipes that ever good cook should know, and one of them is the perfect roast chicken. When done right, it should be well seasoned, crispy… Read more

  • Next Level Cornbread Dressing

    Can we please pause for the cause and talk about dressing for a moment? Cornbread dressing to be exact! Our family recipe was passed down from my Grandmother to my… Read more

  • Chicken Under a Brick with Roasted Red Potatoes

    One of the hardest things for any cook to do in the kitchen is to cook a chicken that has crispy flavorful skin and juicy meat. There are a few… Read more

  • Honey Sriracha Wings

    Sweet heat…yummy. I love a dish that’s a little bit sweet with a little bit of heat (ok, a lot of heat). It’s a marriage made in food heaven. When… Read more

  • Instant Pot Chili | Low Carb and Keto Friendly

    This chili recipe will have you dancing in the streets wondering how in the world did you live without it! So who doesn’t like a good chili on a cold… Read more

  • Southern Shrimp and Grits

    Shrimp and Grits is a classic dish that originated in the coastal lowcountry marshes of Georgia and South Carolina. Folks in the south eat this for breakfast, brunch, lunch, supper,… Read more

  • Sweet Potato Pie

    Sweet potato pie…oh how I love thee. Y’all I’m not a huge dessert person, but I have been a fan of sweet potato pie since I was a kid! It’s… Read more

  • Southern Chicken Salad

    I’m one of those people who just loves a good salad. It’s the one thing that I can always find ingredients in my refrigerator to put together. Now, salads can… Read more

  • Classic French Toast

    In my opinion, the best French toast is sweet, but not too sweet, is crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and doesn’t have a bunch of fussy ingredients.… Read more

  • Honey-Ginger Salmon

    Honey-Ginger Salmon is one of my favorite things to eat for lunch. It’s easy to do and the clean up is a breeze because the salmon is baked in foil… Read more

  • Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Shrimp

    I love spaghetti squash. When roasted, it develops a wonderful buttery nutty flavor. It has become more and more my go-to pasta substitute. Spaghetti squash is light, low carb, and… Read more

  • Sweet Honey Cornbread Muffins

    My mother taught me how to make cornbread muffins when I was eight years old. It was one of my favorite things to eat with our Sunday dinner. Mom would… Read more

  • Classic Mac and Cheese

    Who doesn’t love a good mac and cheese – right? It’s so yummy and versatile. You can make it as a side dish or add ingredients to it like chicken… Read more

  • The Perfect Martini

    It does’t matter where you go in the world, you will be hard pressed to find a person that doesn’t enjoy a good martini. Martinis have always been the go-to… Read more

  • Southern Black-Eyed Peas

    Southern folks have sort of a love affair with black-eyed peas. Out of all the peas in the pea family, the black-eyed pea is arguably the favorite. We put them… Read more

  • Southern Style Cabbage

    Cabbage is one of those foods that people either love or hate. I find that most of the time when someone tells me that they aren’t fond of cabbage it’s… Read more

  • Is it a Yam or a Sweet Potato?

    There seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding yams and sweet potatoes. Some people think they are the same thing. Some people swear they are different. And some people… Read more

  • Candied Sweet Potatoes – Stove Top Version

    I love a good sweet potato. I like them baked, broiled, and most of all – candied! I make a really good sweet potato soufflé, but I have to say… Read more

  • Winter White Sangria

    I love a good festive drink during the holiday season. Just like in my food recipes, I like to use seasonal items, when I can, in my drinks. I make… Read more

  • Baked Parmesan & Garlic Wings

    About 12 years ago, I was out shopping and ran across a little pizza restaurant that was tucked away in a large plaza. I stopped in, read over the menu,… Read more

  • Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

    I love the cooler months because they make me feel super festive. I love the colors of fall. The changes of the leaves, the brisk air, the smells of nutmeg… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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