Author: Denise Raymond

Hasselback Potatoes with Bacon

Hasselback Potatoes with Bacon

I made these hasselback potatoes with bacon as part of a “back to school” dinner celebration. Little did I know how absolutely amazing they would be. Normally I would prepare one per person. However, depending on the size of the potato, you might want to make […]

The Best School Lunches

The Best School Lunches

It’s that time of year again in the South. School starts back for several districts today. Although I obviously love to cook, I have to admit that I could do without making school lunches everyday. However, I love my kids too much to make them […]

Egg Whites For Burns

Egg Whites For Burns

The other day, Melissa’s mom burned herself on her gas grill. She had remembered a home remedy that is used to treat burns…. Whip a couple of loose egg whites together with a fork and then place them directly onto the burn. There is no […]

Pastor Ryan’s Pasta Carbonara

Pastor Ryan’s Pasta Carbonara

My friend Maria always come through with amazing dishes that she brings to our different  “Fests”. This time, she brought Pasta Carbonara which she got straight from The Pioneer Woman.  It was the perfect dish for Baconfest – The Sequel because it was very adult AND […]

How to Freeze Meat

How to Freeze Meat

We all have food issues in some way, shape or form. I don’t eat seafood or “freaky” meat. Melissa goes to the store almost daily to ensure the freshest ingredients for meals and will whip something up based on what “looks good that day” (yes…always […]

Broccoli Bacon Salad

Our friend Kim brought one of the healthier dishes to Baconfest – The Sequel…Broccoli Bacon Salad! She started with the Broccoli Salad with Bacon Tomatoes recipe she found on www.aldi.com and then adjusted it more to her (and obviously everyone else at the party’s) liking. We […]

July 4th BBQ

July 4th BBQ

The 4th of July is right around the corner. We don’t have a set tradition in my house and are always up for something new. Last year, we hosted a family reunion. This year, a great friend from high school is flying in from Texas […]