I have a new love in my life…

Keruig Vue Iced Vanilla Latte from At The Picket Fence

  Shhhh...don't tell my husband, but I have a new love in my life. It showed up on my doorstep recently, and the good looks and sleek sophistication drew me in from the moment I unwrapped it.  In fact I might have even given the Staples delivery truck driver a little squeal and a hug, but alas it wasn't him I was excited to see...it was … [Read more...]

The World’s Best Black Bean and Corn Salsa

The world's best and easiest black bean and corn salsa from At The Picket Fence

I became known far and wide for my Black Bean and Corn Salsa recipe.  From Missouri to Seattle to Kentucky I had carted this special recipe to each new home and served it with pride. Pride because I KNEW whenever I made it, my salsa would be consumed in about 5 seconds flat. no lie. They would start out dipping a chip into my salsa full of … [Read more...]

It’s A Spring Thing Party Features!

It's A Spring Thing Feature Round Up from At The Picket Fence

  What could be better than 14 Fabulous Spring Project Ideas... How about 717 FABULOUS Spring Project Ideas!!! We have loved seeing all of the amazing recipes, crafts, tutorials and home decor linked up to the It's A Spring Thing Linky Party! We've gathered up a few of our favorites based off of the projects we shared during the It's A … [Read more...]

Bird’s Nest Cupcakes in Mason Jars

Bird's Nest Cupcakes in Mason Jars from At The Picket Fence

  There's nothing more scary for a car owner. You're traveling down the road and you hear an ambiguous noise. You know the one. The noise that happens intermittently as your driving blissfully along, the one that strikes fear in your heart and then you don't hear it for days.  And just as your lulled into a sense of complacency, … [Read more...]

Decadent Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bark

Decadent Valentines Day Chocolate Bark from At The Picket Fence

  What is it about CHOCOLATE that speaks to the soul?  It calls us with it's siren song...to open that bright red heart and bite into those little squares of goodness.  We know our favorites and savor those first, but eventually they will all be consumed down to the last coconut filled truffle. Or..how about the call to the pantry, … [Read more...]

Chocolate and Pink Salt Dipping Spoons

Chocolate and Himalayan Pink Salt Dipping Spoons from At The Picket Fence

  Chocolate and Salt.  Sweet and Salty. Opposite yet somehow so good together.   Isn't that how it seems to work? Two people who are so opposite can somehow manage to combine to make one great pair! I will be the first to admit that me and my sweetheart are often as different as night and day, yet after 20 years of marriage we are … [Read more...]

My Nutella and Blackberry Hand Pies at FOLK!

Nutella and Blackberry Valentine's Day Hand Pie from At The Picket Fence

   I've decided if you want to capture the attention of the masses these days, just throw in the word "Nutella" somewhere! Seriously doesn't Nutella make everything better?! Add some blackberries and pie crust to the mix and you've got the perfect, decadent Valentine's Day dessert. So wipe that drool off your face and visit me over … [Read more...]

Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake! I heart it!

Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake from At The Picket Fence

Am I the only one who sees a "heart shape" in just about everything when it comes to Valentine's Day? Everywhere I look I see hearts. It's like those pictures where you stare long enough and you can see faces or animals or ...er okay, maybe that's just me. I find that happening around this time every year, love is in the air and hearts are on my … [Read more...]

Wrapping Summer up in the flavors of Autumn…Pumpkin Ice Cream

Pumpkin Pecan Ice Cream with Bourbon Sauce

  We had gone to bed in summer and we awoke in autumn; for summer passes into autumn in some imaginable point of time, like the turning of a leaf. ~Henry David Thoreau Come visit me today on the FOLK Magazine Blog as I share how to make Pumpkin Pecan Ice Cream with Bourbon Sauce a favorite summer staple, wrapped in the tastes of … [Read more...]

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