Monthly Archives: January 2012

Margaritas and Marshmallows

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jennifer

Phillip has been perfecting his margarita recipe and was excited to try out his latest formula on family and friends.  On Sunday afternoon we invited his parents, friends Margie and Ritchie, and their daughter, Leslie, her fiance, John, and Leslie’s … Continue reading →

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Jennifer

For the last Sweet as Pie recipe for January, we made Chicken Tortilla Soup.  Phillip’s parents were in town for a few days so we invited them and Phillip’s grandparents over for dinner.  I actually made the soup on Thursday … Continue reading →

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Quiche – a.k.a. Egg Pie

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jennifer

The next recipe from the January Sweet as Pie collection was Pioneer Woman’s quiche.  Now, it’s no great secret that I’m not a fan of eggs.  Or, for that matter, breakfast food in general.  That doesn’t mean that I don’t … Continue reading →

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Phillip the Snow Bunny

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jennifer

Phillip is headed to Big Sky, Montana in a couple of weeks for a week-long ski trip with some good friends.  Consequently, he’s been spending a lot of time this month collecting all the right gear.  Since I am not … Continue reading →

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Making the Best of a Bad Situation

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Jennifer

Where I am: What I’m doing: If you have to study for a bar exam, you might as well do it with a view.

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Chicken & Waffles

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Jennifer

My mom thinks this is a ridiculous concept.  Phillip and I think it’s a DELICIOUS concept.  There’s chicken.  There’s waffles.  What’s not to love?  Truthfully, Phillip was a little skeptical the first time I made these, but the sweet and … Continue reading →

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#14

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Phillip

It looks like it takes Alabama football for Jennifer to be able to talk me into writing a blog post, but here I am. Last night the Alabama Crimson Tide won its 14th national championship! And even though I’d only … Continue reading →

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Shrimp (Scallop) Scampi

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Jennifer

Tonight, we wanted to celebrate the Big Game with something special for dinner so we made Shrimp (Scallop) Scampi, the next of our January Sweet as Pie picks.  Well, actually, the dinner choice had less to do with the National … Continue reading →

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Twice-Baked Potatoes

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Jennifer

For my very first Sweet as Pie recipe, I made PW’s Twice-Baked Potatoes, my choice for the month. Actually, Phillip picked out the recipe so he was especially looking forward to trying it out.  He even helped me by taking all … Continue reading →

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Sweet as Pie

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Jennifer

Last fall, I had lunch with Amanda, a coworker and friend.  She gave me some great tips on a number of things, but one of the most interesting things we talked about that day was her previous participation in a … Continue reading →

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