I do consider Easter Sunday a holiday for special food. And for this occasion I made Crockpot Cornish Game Hens.  Sage and Rosemary Cornish Game Hens as a matter of fact!  I do just love cooking these little birds.  They taste like chicken with a little bit of sweetness to them and the aromas filling… Continue reading Sage & Rosemary Cornish Game Hens

As I am writing this blog, I am sitting here in pajamas watching cartoons while sitting with my 2 little kids and dogs. I did check on my patio garden this morning. Everything still looks beautiful! Here are some more pictures!  Tomatoes Iceberg lettuce and carrots Crooked neck summer squash Cantaloupe and Bush Baby Watermelon… Continue reading Patio gardening continued

OK. I do a bit of everything! I’m a mom, wife, full time employee, love to cook,  love to garden, write blogs, operate my own Linen World website and also my own Zindigo Fashion boutique.  And I also make my own candles and wax tart melts. Whew! I am one busy gal but I do… Continue reading Backyard Garden Tomatoes on the Patio

First things first: I love Brie and I love balsamic vinegar. Put the two together, and I’m in heaven!!! This is a great appetizer! And I would eat this entire thing myself if my jeans wouldn’t tell on me afterwards 🙂 I am using my new Dip & Brie Baker that I purchased from Linen… Continue reading Balsamic Cherry Baked Brie

I like this drink! It’s the perfect little spring-is-on-its-way pick me up. Not to mention, it’s delightful and not too strong. http:// mylinenworld.com/melissataylor/ Here’s what you will need: Tequila (I used patron) Ocean spray cran-mango juice How to: Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup of tequila. More of you want more alcohol. Next add your juice… Continue reading Tequila Cran – Mango Mixer

These are seriously delicious and fixes my sweet tooth like no other!  Yes, I’m currently on a diet trying to lose 10 lbs before suimsuit season but today is cheat day because of the superbowl!  Yay! Anyway,  I fixed my sweet obsession about 10 minutes. These are scrumptious. Give them a try! You will need… Continue reading Old fashion Homemade Brownies

http://mylinenworld.com/melissataylor/ This is an exciting company! Yes, I can do virtual party’s so everyone that loves to read my blog can get hostess rewards along with fabulous products. You can also click on the page and shop directly from the site without booking a party. Just mention my name as your consultant. Have fun! Melissa

Who would like to be entered into a contest to win this set? Any likes that my SmellGoodShop gets from February 1 – February 12, will receive this $20 set for free. Note: any likes before February 1 or after February 12 does not qualify. Melissa

Sold as a set for $20. Hand poured soy wax muscadine candle in a Ball Mason jar and tart melt. Melissa

Okay, I will admit it…. I had seconds of this awesomeness! I haven’t made this in over 4 years so it was time.  Pure comfort food! The taste is just so warm and inviting….just try it…you will enjoy it! You will need: A crockpot Beef stew meat Egg noodles (large package – use 3/4 of… Continue reading Creamy Crockpot Beef Stroganoff