Tag Archives: Easter

They’re Not Sweet Cheeks~They’re Bunny Buns!

EASTER IS SNEAKING up on me. The signs were all there, the peach trees are peaching and my little red oak Chap planted for me when Rosie died and then it got eaten by a beaver but now, it’s blooming … Continue reading

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Ode to a Nasty Neighbor, and a story of Easter Forgiveness–for the most part . . .

I’VE BEEN IN a feud with the nearest neighbor we have. For months, he’s been creeping around the house, peeking in windows after Chap leaves.   I have gone out (with the dogs) on numerous occasions to politely ask if … Continue reading

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Easter on Butternut Creek–and it comes with a big slice of cute, chocolatey Peep Cake!

I LOVE EASTER. Food, family and friends, Easter bonnets and children tumbling along the lawn in search . . . and a visit to my friend Jane Myers Perrine’s small town tales of Butternut Creek.   Jane’s (an ordained minister, … Continue reading

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Bunny Bait: Bringin’ in Easter bunnies, one tasty treat at a time!

FURTHERING MY QUEST for the perfect Easter treat, I’ve stumbled across Bunny Bait, the salty-sweet treat that’s kid-friendly, delicious and cute as, well, a bunny’s ear!   Made with crunchy popcorn, colorful M&Ms and sweet, white chocolate candy melts, this … Continue reading

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Angry Bird Easter Eggs: The cutest Easter treat you'll lay your taste buds on!

AS A DIED in the wool-petticoats southern girl, I am a connoisseur, devotee and avid fan of Deviled Eggs—a staple of Southern Sunday picnics and countless Cotillion brunches.   And being an Easter enthusiast, I’m celebrating by taking a short break from … Continue reading

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Easter Egg Surprise Cookies–goodness baked right in!

I LOVE TO bake, especially in spring, when everything’s fresh and it’s still cool enough in mornings and evenings to fire up the oven. Even better, I love baking cute things–enter Easter Surprise Cookies, chock full of the four basic … Continue reading

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Put some spring in your window sill!

SPRING IS BUSTIN’  out all over the ranch, with bluebonnets blooming, fresh calves frolicking in the fields and inspiration is the air! My new favorite thing? Tender green cuttings set to root in recycled lightbulbs!  Hang them in the kitchen window … Continue reading

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Crafty Crafts for the craft impaired: Grow your own Easter grass in a basket!

THIS YEAR, WE’VE decided to do Easter baskets with real grass, and this week, we’ll fill it with felted chicks and naturally-died eggs! You’ll need: Plastic Liner for Basket Potting Soil Wheatberries (Essentially, Wheat Grass Seeds) River Stones if your basket is … Continue reading

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They aren't Sweet Cheeks, they're Bunny Buns!

I LOVE CUTE food. And I love creating little pieces of art that are both delicious and darling, and make The Princess want to roll up her sleeves and come help in the kitchen. And while everyone else is having … Continue reading

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