It must be a Southern thing…even the name just sounds southern when you say it. Like you need to emphasize your southern accent when you say “tomato pie”. My girls gave me a recipe book for Mother’s Day a few years ago that I had mentioned I wanted. It’s a […]
Sometimes being grateful is just tough to do. I have to be honest, I actually forget sometimes to be grateful. So many days I get up out of my warm bed, get into my hot shower, put on my clean clothes, eat a hot breakfast, drive to work in a […]
You may know these as Magic Bars from your Grandma’s Christmas dessert table or the church homecoming dinner. These are the easiest dessert bars! I always say there’s one way to tell if a dessert recipe is a good one…does it have sweetened condensed milk in it? SCM is the […]
I know. You are thinking…radishes and butter? But trust me. This is my new favorite appetizer. So easy and so good. I was recently introduced to this yummy appetizer by a friend who owns a local rafting company. She put out a great spread for a get together and this […]
We were so excited when our oldest daughter and son in law announced they were expecting our first grandchild. When we later learned at her gender reveal that we were eagerly anticipating a sweet baby girl…well…we were over the moon. Plans with family and friends began to put together a […]
We love chips and salsa. And we aren’t too terribly picky. But when I tried this Pioneer Woman recipe for Pico de Gallo a few years ago it changed the chip game. In the summer it is a perfect way to use tomatoes from your garden or the produce stand. […]
When I was growing up my mom and dad always planted a garden. Every summer we had loads and loads of peas, tomatoes, cabbage, corn, potatoes, watermelon…all of the best veggies that come from Southern gardens. What that meant for me, the only child at home, was being dragged out […]
I love the Kentucky Derby. And every year the Derby falls near my birthday in May. I love everything about the Derby…the tradition, the hats, the menu, the thrill of the race. And it’s just so Southern! One day I will attend the Derby and celebrate my birthday with a […]
It’s all the rage. Quinoa (KEEN wah). I have seen it on menus and on recipe sites. I think I may have eaten it once without knowing it… I ran across this recipe recently. I admit I stopped because it was a pretty picture. I do that. Anyway I […]
Hey! Welcome to A Grateful Girl! This blog is is about celebrating the good things! Family+Faith+Entertaining+Food+Friends…you know..the good things in our lives! First of all, I love Jesus and I enjoy sharing posts of encouragement and gratitude that help us slow down and remember what is most important. I love my family…I'm married and have two beautiful daughters and two wonderful son-in-laws. And our two granddaughers three grandsons!! I'm a Lovie y'all and I am loving it. I hope you will join me here and that we can become friends while sharing new recipes, fun party ideas, DIYs and of course encouragement straight from God's word. You can follow along on Instagram at @a.grateful.girl and on FB at A Grateful Girl Blog.