One cookie three ways.

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Here’s a basic peanut butter cookie recipe I found recently while perusing my Aunt’s cookbook, Hospitality Southern Style. This cookie is so simple. So simple in fact that I decided to jazz it up not one, not two, but three different ways. It’s a peanut butter cookie extravaganza y’all! Of course, this peanut butter cookie is just fine all on its own, no doubt. But sometimes continue reading …

The many faces of Sam.

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This is Sam. Yesterday we said goodbye to Sam. In March 2000, our family hopped in the car and headed to a local animal shelter in hopes of finding a new member for our family. Sam was there waiting for us. Sam was a mutt, but he was our mutt, the best mutt ever. He looked much like a furry teddy bear except when he continue reading …

Chives.

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Chives. Chives make me smile. They’re so happy and perky – the little sprite of the garden. Chives, a thinner a milder version of green onions and scallions, not only add flavor to many a dish but texture and color to the garden. What I’ve noticed, though, is that, other than an occasional topping for a salad or potatoes, I tend to overlook the chives, continue reading …

Meet Slocum.

Here at She Wears Many Hats I like to mix things up a bit. While I’m preparing the next What it is? contest to begin in the next few days, I’d like to introduce you to Slocum the singing dog. Slocum is a very talented fella and he’s here all the way from my kitchen for your entertainment pleasure. Meet Slocum. Well wasn’t that just continue reading …

On the dark side.

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Around here chicken makes a regular appearance on the dinner table. To tell you the truth, it gets a little boring after awhile – grilled chicken, baked chicken, sautéed chicken, chicken soup, chicken n’ pasta… But with all that chicken, my family never tires of chicken thighs. We like the dark meat around here y’all. It’s good stuff and pretty inexpensive, too, but use whatever kinda continue reading …