You want to know where the best pizza is in Hickory? It’s at Tony’s, in a little strip mall near Target. It stays wrapped up, so you know it is good. We like New York style pizza, thin and bendy. This pizza is perfect for that, with a crispy crust perfect for crunching. Another awesome … Continue reading
Another Charlotte Restaurant Week comes to a close and we celebrated by going to Sullivan’s Steakhouse. We brought our friends Jeri and Robert Walton to dine with us, and we all ended up getting nearly the same thing. But, you know, it’s Restaurant Week and you only get a certain amount of choices, so duplications … Continue reading
Paula Deen is such a great ambassador for the South. But. She lays on that accent a little too thick sometimes and God help me with the cackling. No matter. If she says a recipe is good, you can take it to the bank. This spaghetti is her recipe, and one of the most popular … Continue reading
I’ve been hearing about P.F. Chang’s for quite a while.Usually I turn my nose up at chain restaurants. I have been proven wrong. We visited for the first time today after living here over a decade. What was I thinking? All of this time I’ve missed! The interior is richly appointed with dark woods and … Continue reading
Never Fail Chicken Casserole Easy to put together on a busy weeknight, with plenty of passive cooking time. A new staple for us! The rice does get pretty “soggy” so if you are someone who likes individual grains of rice, this is NOT the recipe for you. INGREDIENTS 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken … Continue reading
Almost-Famous Spinach-Artichoke Dip Our Christmas Eve tradition is to gather the family for a night of appetizers and punch. Our grandparents always cooked a large Christmas Dinner on this night, much like a Thanksgiving feast, which we had to suffer through (and the cleaning of the dishes!) before we were able to get to the … Continue reading
Every year I have such grand dreams of baking these fabulous cookies, these intricate creations that are beautifully decorated and look really fancy…but I always fall back on the old favorites. These, however, I tried for the first time this Christmas, and they were delicious! Eggnog Thumbprints INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 … Continue reading
The kids always love to do these simple Christmas crafts, and this one was the most fun for my sweetie. I have to tell you, if you aren’t a crafty person, getting all of these items at once may be a little costly, but my little chick had fun using the leftovers for various craft … Continue reading
I feel bad putting this under the “recipe” column, but sometimes you just need an “easy” fun thing to do with the kids during Christmas. Believe me, you better enjoy it while your children “want” to do it, because the day will come all too quickly when they get bored with these simple projects … Continue reading
Peppermint Popcorn Bark Adorable and delicious for Christmas! ingredients 2 bags microwave popcorn, popped (18-20 cups) 1 6oz box candy canes, crushed 1 package Almond Bark 1 tsp peppermint extract or a few drops of peppermint oil directions Place popcorn in a very large bowl – the biggest one you have. Pour crushed candy canes … Continue reading
