• a little country goodness on your table

    Ok, ok I know it is the New Year and that means it is time to get all healthy again…and while I agree I have to share this super yummy (maybe not so healthy) recipe.  Trust me you will want to pin this and keep it in your back pocket for a dinner to remember. It all started with my Godmother, SandyJones My niece and nephew have the cutest names for my Godparents.  They call my Godfather, Jonesy and my Godmother SandyJones.  Now while her name is Sandy Jones the way they say it is all one name, SandyJones.  It really is just so cute. The first thing you need…

  • maple loving good

    Pork chops are a go to dinner for The Hubby and I.  I just love how versatile it is and how EASY it is to prepare. The other white meat… Those commercials always made me laugh so hard.  This one still makes me laugh…I don’t know that I have ever danced in excitement over pork…but these people do!  I will say though after having these pork chops, I might have done a little booty shake out of shear enjoyment…I’m just saying maybe I did. I LOVE versatility One of the best things about pork is it’s versatility.  You can grill them, roast them, marinate them, dry rub them, top with sauces, eat…

  • at home pork that is so, so good

    I don’t know about you but one of the hardest things to eat out, when you are trying to eat good, is Chinese food.  It can be loaded with tons of sodium, hidden calories and fat all the while being bathed in delicious sauces that make you want to keep eating.  The Hubby loves chinese food so I have been on a mission to find some lighter options, that can be made quickly but still with all of his favorite flavors…trust me this has been a challenge for sure.  I have had some success in the past…I made this skinny stir fry that The Hubby loved but he kept asking me…

  • takin’ it slow with pork chops

    Happy Monday and Happy (day after) Valentines Day.  I hope your weekend was something to remember.  We had a busy one here in…my uncle came in for my Mammaw’s 89th birthday, we had a birthday party for her (recipes from the party will be coming soon), we played her favorite marble game and then yesterday The Hubby treated me to a special dinner and then a little chocolate treat after…it was truly a special weekend that we will treasure for a long, long time. Now that all the fun is over (at least for now) it is time to start getting back on track and this slow cooker pork chop…