Did You Say Chicken Fricassee?

Yes. Yes I did. I did say Chicken Fricassee! And let me also say - Chicken Fricassee is DELICIOUS! 

Friendly Smothered Steak

Spent a long winter weekend recently out in Northwest Kansas with a dear-dear friend.  While the fellas hunted (I'm a fair weather hunter. . . if there's risk of shivering, I stay indoors.) Lizzy and I took charge of meals. 

Here's a great cold day meal for a crowd (and if there's something this guest cook knows how to do - that's to cook for a crowd.  She has five awesome - now grown- children) that takes no time at all to prepare AND the heat of the oven helps keep you warm:-)

Sparkly Shiny Signs of Christmas Cheer

I LOVE decorating - if you've followed the ksyardblog for very long, or have visited the ksyardbird studio, or just know me - you already know this fact.  I love putting things together; rearranging them until the overall effect strikes a balance in my eye and brings a smile to my face.   Holiday seasons are an added bonus to this 'hobby' - changing my home's decor from one season to another, or one celebration to a different one is Awesome!

Bring on the Eggnog!!!

I LOVE eggnog season:-)

 

Blinging in the Holiday Season

Nope - not a typo!  I really do mean 'blinging.'  The ksyardbird Studio has been full of shiny stones, sparkly crystals, shimmery this and shimmery that. . . not to mention, lots of laughter, fun, and good ol' fashioned Snoopy-style frolilc:-)

There has been more jewelry made and more treasures leaving the studio than ever. . . How about a peek into what's been making its way across my worktable and into people's stockings (that is, for those blingy trinkets that aren't worn right on out the door. . . )

Earrings - with crystals. . . .