Hi friends! Happy Sunday! I hope you're enjoying your weekend. Happy Father's Day to those who celebrate. We are going to my parents' house for a cookout with the extended family. Welcome to summer, prime grilling season! This week, I went back to basics, the good kind of basics. The vintage kind. Barbecue Chicken Thighs Here's what's on the grill: 🍢 Grilled Beef Kabobs 🍗 Grilled Barbecue Chicken Thighs 🌭 How to Cook the Perfect Hot Dog 🍔 How to Grill the Perfect Burger Pick one. Pick all...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there! It's finally summer break here, and my kids are already bored! How does that happen? Classic Coleslaw I normally send an email on Thursday, but school ended this week for me too, so I'm hoping I can be on track for Thursday next week. Here is what is new this week: Classic Coleslaw (New) Old-Fashioned Applesauce Bread (Updated) Happy cooking! 🍴 Warmly, Heidi (aka Lulu)
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! Happy Sunday! I hope you're enjoying your weekend. I've been super busy, and today I'm taking a bunch of kids to a water park. Mom life! Father's Day Desserts Next Sunday is Father's Day, and I know the day can look a little different for everyone. Whether you're celebrating a dad, remembering one, honoring a father figure, or simply enjoying time with family, I thought I'd share a few desserts for the occasion. 🍰17 Father's Day Desserts to Make Dad's Day Extra Sweet Have a sweet...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there! School ends next week, so it is still quite busy at my house! If you're like us, summer is busy too. I normally send an email on Thursday, but it's been hectic again with concerts, carnivals, and Girl Scout events! I did manage to publish one new post this week, though. 7-Layer Bars Here is what is new this week: 7-Layer Bars (New) Happy cooking! 🍴 Warmly, Heidi (aka Lulu)
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! I hope you're doing well! I'm so sorry this is late today. I've had a really bad cold this weekend that has completely wiped me out. But I wasn't about to skip my Sunday email! Alabama Fire Crackers Now that summer is almost here, I'm thinking about road trips. To me, the snacks are the best part of any road trip. These four are my favorites for hitting the road: salty, crunchy, and a little sweet to keep everyone happy all the way there. 🔥 Alabama Fire Crackers 🥨 Snack Mix (my...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there! As school comes to a close, it's been quite busy around here! Hopefully, you have found some time to relax and recharge during this busy time of year. I normally send an email on Thursday, but time got away from me this week! Since I've gone back to work, I haven't been able to publish and update as much as I'd like. I do have 1 new post and 1 update for you this week, though. Buttermilk Biscuits Here is what is new and updated this week: How to Cook Beans from Scratch and Get Them...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! I hope you've had a lovely weekend so far. We've had rainy weather, so I got a lot done inside yesterday. Strawberry Pretzel Salad Strawberry season is upon us, and I thought it was the perfect time to share some of my favorite strawberry recipes. Enjoy! 🍓Strawberry Trifle 🍓Strawberry Shortcake 🍓Strawberry Pretzel Salad 🍓Strawberry Cream Pie Hope you find something delicious to make with all those fresh strawberries. Happy cooking! ❤️ Warmly, ❤️ Heidi (aka Lulu)
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there! I hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend, whether you went somewhere or stayed home. We stayed home and had another family over for a barbecue. It was fun and relaxing. Because of the holiday and going back to work, I didn't get much written or updated this week, but hopefully I will get back in the groove soon! Fluff Salads Here is what is new and updated this week: 10 Fluff Salad Recipes Straight Out of Grandma's Church Potluck (New) Deviled Eggs with Bacon (Updated) Happy...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! I hope the weather is nice where you are! We've had a nice weekend so far, and I've been enjoying my flowers and have figured out my watering schedule for now. I just love this time of year. Slow Cooker Cowboy Sloppy Joes Yesterday, it was too hot to turn on the oven, so I used my slow cooker to make Maid Rites, and I decided to send that plus a few other slow-cooker meals for you to try on hot days this summer. 🍔Slow Cooker Maid Rites 🤠Slow Cooker Cowboy Sloppy Joes 🍋Slow Cooker...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read