Mmmm…Muscadine Jelly

11:45 AM, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 “For the LORD your God will bless you in all your harvest and in all the work of your hands, and your joy will be complete.” (Deuteronomy 16:15, NIV) I wish you could experience the aromas in my kitchen this morning! I have my pumpkin spice candles burning, and…

Cindy’s Mushroom Chicken

1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 pkg Onion Soup Mix 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Granulated garlic, to taste Cajun seasonings, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 350° F. Mix first three ingredients together. Spray an oven-proof 9×13” dish with non-stick spray and place…

Cindy’s Quick and Easy REAL Mac-n-Cheese (ready in less than 15 minutes)

1 13.25-oz pkg whole wheat elbow macaroni Salt to taste At least 2 cups freshly grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese ½ to ¾ cup heavy whipping cream 16 oz cubed, browned ham (optional) 2 cups additional grated cheese Cook the macaroni noodles according to package directions. While the noodles are cooking, brown the ham (optional) and…

Cindy's Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 to 1½ qt chicken broth (homemade is best); add water to make up the difference 1 pint canned chicken (or a 12+ oz store-bought can) 1 can Mexi-corn (corn with red and green peppers) ~ ½ Tbsp cumin ~ ¾ Tbsp chili powder ~ ½ tsp basil ~ ½ tsp cilantro Sprinkle of taco…

Making Homemade Soap and New Friends; Celebrating Autumn Blessings

Last Friday, October 23, the kids and I, along with my mom (Maw-Maw), were blessed to attend a soap making class with Miss Olivia, who is a governess for a friend of the family.  I had the pleasure of meeting her for the first time at the class. She is a remarkable young woman, and she taught…