As a child, my mother and great grandmother made sweet potato pie around the holidays. This is one of my favorite desserts that I have mastered. Once I learned how to bake, I was on a mission to learn how to make this dessert like my family. After several tries, I had it! This is my go to pie. Especially since I am the only one making this pie in the Spring and Summer time (in my immediate family). My step daughter and I even share the same love for this pie ( I am in the process now of giving her the basics of baking). This is my go to pie when I want something fast and simple. I make this pie so much that I no longer have to measure the ingredients :) and it usually comes out so good that the pie only last a day or so. I'm still on a mission to learn how to make my great grandmother's homemade peach cobbler. But for now, I’m happy with my pie.

recipe adapted from

Recipe 

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces butter, softened
• 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
• 2 cups granulated sugar (sweeten to taste)
• 1 small can (5 ounces, about 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons) evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 prepared pie shells, unbaked

Preparation:

Over the weekend I decided to go to the craft stores to purchase the items needed for some of my projects. I started off my shopping at Michael's of course I had to do a walk a through to insure I was not missing anything…I came across these lovely items...



At first I stopped, thought about it and kept it moving. All I could think about was my almost two year old nephew getting a hold of one of those glass items and me passing out from him attempting to touch it. Well, I did not purchase anything off of this shelf or....

... this shelf. Oh Well, I love the candle holder near the reindeer though and, I will keep my eye out on them. Like most stores, I believe Michaels is the in the middle of adding all of their Christmas items. (I do not believe I saw these items the last time I was at Michael's). Anywho, I picked up a couple of items and kept it moving!


Did you go to any craft stores over the weekend?

~Mrs. Delightful

Do you have a Kitchen Aid mixer? Would you purchase one?

~Mrs. Delightful

Lemonade that is...



 Over the weekend while in the process of gathering material, for my weekend projects I decided I was going to make a nice relaxing beverage to quench my thirst while sewing. I immediately went to one of my favorite sites (Chic Little House) to get the ingredients for her Passion Tea Lemonade Recipe. I was at Wal-mart at picking up a couple of items. To my surprise Wal-mart carried the brand of this tea however, did not carry the particular flavor needed for this recipe (NO Problem). I went to my favorite store (Target).  Target actually had a temporary price cut for the tea I purchased two boxes. I gathered the two ingredients I needed to complete this recipe. As soon as I arrived home, I followed the directions Mrs. Chic gave. I allowed the tea to sit over night to chill. And the rest is history! Let’s just say the pitcher of Passion Tea Lemonade is almost gone.
Do you have a favorite beverage recipe?



~Mrs. Delightful

I came across a wonderful blog today by the name of Charm Home The designer has a great post about the Do's and Do's of gallery walls. I love how there is no wrong way to create a gallery wall. You can use family photos, art pieces or even wall decals to create the perfect gallery wall. I have been thinking a lot lately about creating a gallery wall in our home. We have so many great photos and art pieces and walls decals that would really bring out of the space of the gallery wall.

Here are a couple inspiration photos of my favorite gallery walls.


{Image via: decorchick.com}

 
{Image via: bandkwalsh.blogspot.com}


{image via: http://triadhomes.news-record.com}


{Image via: http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com}

Do you have a gallery wall in your home?

~Mrs. Delightful

In celebration of Nneka Saran one year anniversary. She is giving away one of her fabulous bags and a forty dollar gift certificate to two lucky winners!


How to enter: visit Nneka Saran