Happy Friday Friends!  G oodbye July and Hello August! ☀   Summer is quickly coming to an end and I for one am looking forward to Fall. I know it will be closer to October before the weather starts to really change here in North Texas, but every month that passes is one month closer to Fall a…

Here's a peek at what we are growing in our summer garden this year. In our large raised be we planted the following:   Straight Neck Yellow Squash Zucchini Squash Cantaloupe Pole Green Beans Jalapeno Peppers Pepperoncinis  Bell Peppers Corn Tomatoes Purple Hull Peas We have 3 smaller raised be…

Happy Sunday Friends!  When the Texas temps reach scorching levels, there's nothing more refreshing than a cool and creamy dessert, homemade ice cream or a slice of ice box cake! If there's one thing I've learned about  ☀  summer in the south it's best to use the ove…

How to make thick and creamy yogurt easily at home in your slow cooker. Store bought yogurt may be convenient but nothing compares to the creaminess and taste of homemade yogurt.   ❤ Making Homemade Yogurt is super simple and I have been making my own for about 10 years. Back in 2009, I discov…