Monthly Archives: October 2012

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This weekend Phillip’s parents and their friends visited us in Charleston.  On Monday night we invited everyone over for dinner.  I made New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp and Scallops, Baby Blue Salad, and our last Sweet as Pie recipe for the … Continue reading

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We Went to the Mountains

Phillip managed to swing a few days off in October and we headed to Tennessee to visit Phillip’s parents who had exchanged for a house near the Smokies.  As you know, I love cooler weather and the mountains, so it … Continue reading

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Family Weekend No. 1

A few weekends ago, my parents made their first visit to Charleston since we moved here (not counting that my mom actually helped us move so was here the week we moved in).  They arrived on Friday afternoon, hauling a … Continue reading

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Our House – October 14, 2012

Things are really moving along at the house.  The electrical work is in now and so is the insulation.  Sheetrock is scheduled to begin this week and it looks like our siding may go up soon as well.  Counting down … Continue reading

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We Went to the Aquarium

A few weekends ago, Phillip and I ventured to the South Carolina Aquarium.  We both really enjoy aquariums, so we were excited to check out our local option.  In addition to some great views of Charleston Harbor, we got to … Continue reading

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Beer-Braised Beef with Onions

We kicked off our Sweet as Pie menu for the month with Beer-Braised Beef with Onions.  This was super easy, very tasty, made excellent leftovers, and a great way to take advantage of chuck roast being on sale.  Here’s how … Continue reading

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