Monthly Archives: November 2013

Pepper-Jelly Glazed Carrots

It’s always nice to see a recipe for a new side dish, and especially for a vegetable other than potatoes.  I try to incorporate a variety of vegetables into our meals but sometimes get stuck in a rotation among a … Continue reading

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Salted Caramel-Pecan Bars

We love any and all things salted caramel.  Add graham crackers and the potential for chocolate to that, and I was sold.  These Salted Caramel-Pecan Bars were a fun dessert to make and a great one to share.  Take the … Continue reading

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Creole Beef Grillades and Cheese Grits

Next on the November Sweet as Pie list was this recipe for Creole Beef Grillades and Cheese Grits.  I made this hearty meal on a Sunday evening since it did require a little bit of simmering time (more so than … Continue reading

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Crispy Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

This Crispy Chicken-Broccoli Casserole was one of my picks for the November Sweet as Pie menu.  For whatever reason, I was just kind of craving a chicken-broccoli-cheese dish and this casserole fit the bill.  Here’s how it came together (the … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving 2013

We were excited to host our first Thanksgiving meal at our house this year.  My parents, brother, and grandmother made the trip over for the holiday weekend.  The highlight of the day was, of course, our annual fried turkey.  This … Continue reading

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We Went to Dallas

In mid-November, we packed our bags, dropped Watson off to be boarded, and caught a flight to Dallas so Phillip could attend a cardiology conference over a long weekend.  I was excited to tag along and explore the city with … Continue reading

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Table Rock

My brother and I had been planning a camping trip with our good friends Bobby and Simon for months. Unfortunately, I have been working nights for four of the last nine weeks, and the other five weeks I was on … Continue reading

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