your way to a better home
Is your kitchen just a room that you pass through? Are you intimidated by the thought of cooking? If you answered yes, then I'm here to help with 10 tips for being more efficient in the kitchen. ~Organize your kitchen Set your kitchen up in zones to save you time while cooking. For example, a prep zone, a baking zone, etc. Having an … [Read more...]
I had an unconscious smile across my face as I rinsed the remnants of egg yolk and paprika sprinkles off of the deviled egg tray and loaded it into the dishwasher, recalling the fond memories that were made just a little while before: Friends gathered around in the kitchen, all leaned over ballots checking off our predictions on who would take … [Read more...]
I'm so excited for "After Class" today! I've teamed with some fabulous bloggers to bring you fun ideas for making your Valentine's Day special. Yvonne from Stone Gable is going to join us live from her kitchen as she prepares seared steak with a shallot wine sauce and a to-die for dessert! Cyndi from Walking in Grace and … [Read more...]
It was 4:30 in the afternoon when I remembered that I was responsible for providing dinner for the youth group at church tonight. Unfortunately, the pantry was a bit bare, so anything I decided on would mean a trip to the grocery store. Fortunately, my husband took the post-it note onto which I had hurriedly scribbled the grocery list and went … [Read more...]
As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season sets in, I thought this would be a good time to share some recipes and crafts from my Christmas in July blog hop. You'll find lots of cookie recipes as well as some tips on hosting your own cookie exchange at Laughter and Grace. Time for new stockings? You can try your hand at making your … [Read more...]
We enjoyed a lovely dinner with friends the other night. My favorite part is the visiting and fellowship. There's something about "breaking bread" together that bonds people together. A relationship can quickly go from acquaintances to friends over the course of a dinner conversation. Tonight's dinner conversation led to tales … [Read more...]
We're headed to the Midwest to visit Clydia @ Three Mango Seeds for the last stop in our Traditions N-S-E-W Thanksgiving party. Clydia is showing us her front porch fall decor, just in time for welcoming guests on Thanksgiving Day. It has been so much fun seeing traditions from across the US and Canada. And it was a pleasure to co-host with … [Read more...]
Hey, hey, hey, hey...what's happening?! A LOT is happening here at MHC (Mrs.Hines Class)! Today, Jami at Freckled Laundry, one of my lovely co-hosts of the Thanksgiving Traditions: N-S-E-W is sharing a denim and dot leaf centerpiece. And just in case you've missed the previous posts in our series: Heather at Setting for Four (Canada) … [Read more...]
I had so much fun sharing my family traditions, recipes and mantel decor last week! The tradition sharing continues today with Heather and Vanessa from the blog At the Picket Fence. If you don't know them already, you're going to love Heather and Vanessa. They are two very genuine, down to earth sisters with big hearts and tons of … [Read more...]
I wish I could take credit for this recipe, but I cannot. It came from the creative cooks at H-E-B, a grocery store here in Texas. It can be served year round or for special occasions. It's definitely company-worthy! pork tenderloin in raspberry chipotle sauce Recipe Type: entree Cuisine: southwest Author: Sharon … [Read more...]
Welcome to Mrs. Hines Class where we celebrate life, one lesson at a time. Whether it's creating memories, sharing recipes, or conquering a DIY project, there's a lesson waiting for you. 
