Breakfast Ways to Start Your Day. Ingredients: Bread (Sourdough, French, Sunflower Seed, any loaf will work) 4 Eggs (2 for hollandaise/ 2 for poaching) 12 or so asparagus sprigs (How much do you love Asparagus?) White Wine Vinegar (Rice Wine, White Vinegar or Lemon Juice will also work for this step) Stick of Butter…
Author: Kandyce Jones Wood
Hey y’all! Welcome to my blog detailing unique and fun projects that my husband, Jimmy and I are taking on around our little log cabin. We’d love for you to follow us along on this adventure.
Meet the Wood Family: All About Winnie Bee.
A true southern belle. Our Winnie Bee is our prim and proper child who sticks her nose in the air to mud, rain, cold, or pretty much anything that would make her feel dirty or uncomfortable. She loves to flaunt her blue eyes or whisk her striped gray tail. She knows that she is a…
Arrangements For All Seasons.
Allow the season to brighten your space. We have a lovely white vase that brings a nice “pop” to our wooden home. Our vase came as a wedding gift from our sweet friends; Robert and Gibson Palmes. It can be purchased at Belks. This vase has inspired me to florally arrange each season into our home….
Verde Chicken.
A Jimmy Wood Special. Ingredients: 7 Tomatillos 1 Red Chili 1 Cup Rice 6 Chicken Tenderloins Goya Sazon Culantro y Achiote packet (1-1/2 tablespoons) 1 Onion Cilantro Head of garlic What’s Next? 1st: Cook the rice. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2nd: Cut off the head of the Garlic and place in tinfoil. 3rd: In…
In this world. In this place. In this soul.
Random Acts of Kindness Day: February 17th. Fun fact; I am a first grade teacher. My job is a profession where I learn how to better myself, better my students, and better our learning. At age 25, I often get asked “when am I thinking about settling down and having children of my own“. This…
Bring little Italy to your kitchen this Valentine’s Day.
We are quickly approaching Valentine’s Day so here are some fun and easy dishes to put a smile on your Valentine’s face. Veggie Flatbread. You just cannot go wrong with a flatbread. Ingredients: Wheat Flat Bread Ball of Mozzarella Arugula 1/2 Lemon Heirloom Tomato Small Onion Pizza Sauce 2 Cloves of Garlic What’s Next? 1st:…
Meet the Wood Family: All About Whiskey.
Whiskey River. Our mischievous and adventurous little guy lives up to his pioneer name. He stays on the prowl and typically returns home with a limp or completely cold gift. Into anything and everything as he terrorizes our neighborhood. Whiskey is all boy and takes after his canine brother in the fact that he is…
Chicken & Black Bean Chowder.
Ingredients: 1/2 bunch of Cilantro Olive Oil 2 Onions (of choice) 2 Sticks of Celery 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken 1 Tablespoon Cumin 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder 1 Pinch of Red Pepper 1 Can of Black Beans 1 Carton of Chicken Stock 1 Can of Corn (Brown in Pan) 1 Bay Leaf 1 Lemon Crumble Cheese What’s…
Going the distance: finding your pace.
Get back into running. To my fellow runners who need some pick up and go. You can GO. Running is a hobby where one minute we can mentally find ourselves at the top of a mountain and then in reality, we’re passed out on the pavement attempting to dial 911 (I’ve been there). It’s a…
Garden Tips: Don’t let your money go to waste.
The art of composting. If you’re like me, then you’re starting to daydream of wildflowers grazing your legs, roses budding, butterflies kissing bushes, and hydrangeas emerging. The time of year where the earth brings forth new life. Now don’t get me wrong; I love the cool fall evenings and even the brisk winter mornings, but…
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