Millionaires Pie

Fall always puts me in the mood for pie and homemade soup. I usually like to eat out on the weekends, but this pie recipe looked irresistible. Pecan pie is my weakness so after coming across this recipe for millionaires pie I was excited to make it! The pie was like a little piece of heaven and would be perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.....

Needs:
1 Pie Crust
3 Eggs
1 c Corn Syrup (light colored)
1/3 c Sugar
1/3 c Brown Sugar
1/3 c Butter or Margarine (melted)
1 tsp Vanilla
1/4 tsp Salt
16 oz Semisweet Chocolate Pieces (1 cup)
1 c Flaked Coconut
1 c Walnuts or Pecans
Whipped Topping

In a medium bowl, combine eggs, corn syrup, sugar, brown sugar, butter, vanilla and salt. Layer in pastry shell, your semisweet chocolate pieces, 1 cup coconut and pecan or walnut pieces. Pour egg mixture over all and spread evenly. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20-25 minutes  or until set. Be careful this can take time! Let cool completely on wire rack and serve with whipped topping. Store in refrigerator.

Marie Calenders Pie Crust

 

Layer with Chocolate Pieces..

 

 

 

Coconut and Walnuts or Pecans

 

 

Finish with Egg Mixture

 

 

Enjoy!

 

Pumpkin Tips

If you want to do something different with your pumpkins this year try this trick. I got these different pumpkins from a local market, the blue pumpkins are my favorite. Choose 3 different styles you can work with and make sure you are able to stack them. When you get home rub dirt off with towel and spray a clear coat on the pumpkins. This gives them a shine and looks great for inside decor too! 1 can of clear coat was well enough for 6 pumpkins. It doesn't take much...

More to come.... 



Can't Say I Do Without You

Before you start any wedding planning you must gather your girls! I wanted  to do something special and creative for my bridesmaids. I really liked the idea of the bridesmaids box and found several different cute ones online. Here is what I came up with....

Needs:
Cigar Boxes
Wood Marker
Stencils
Spray Paint
Lace
ribbon
Hole Punch
Goodies of Choice

First off you will need to paint your boxes. Make sure to pull the stickers off the bottom, this can be tricky. After your paint drys over night, use stencils and the wood marker for the wording on your box. The name looks best on the front, you may have to free hand some.  I found a map of my venue online, so I used photo shop to make it look vintage.  This made a awesome bottom for the box. Last fill your box with goodies and be creative! Each one of my bridesmaids had a different box.

 

 

Map of the venue after I gave it a vintage look

 

 

Lip gloss and measuring tape

 

 

Use lace to dress it up!

 

 

I used left over paint swatches and made hearts for the wedding date. Use a hole punch very carefully and tie your heart with some fine string or ribbon to the lace. You can slide the bow on and off very easily to open. That's all til next time, thanks for stopping by...

 



 

 

 

 

 



Fall In Love with Pumpkins

My pumpkin obsession has gone a little too far! Initial pumpkins, carved pumpkins, painted pumpkins, small pumpkins, BIG pumpkins. I love them all!!!! Fall is such  a fun season with colorful leaves, football, boots, trick or treaters and homemade soup or chili. I especially enjoy pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks (just saying). I started early on my fall decor this year and here are some ideas I can't wait to try.





"I Do"

Yes I said it, I'm getting married!! In 364 days I will be married to an amazing, funny, smart and handsome guy. I can't wait for the BIG day and I hope to get lots of comments and ideas for my dream wedding. This is going to be so much fun, we must get started right away!!!

Vintage Vintage Vintage!!!!!!

I love vintage anything and so I've already decided on a theme. It's easy to find vintage things especially on etsy.com here are a few ideas I came across..

 

I love this idea for my cake table...

 

 

 Birdcage veil...

 

 

I love everything about this cake!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Much Needed Side Dish

Green Bean Corn Casserole

You need this one ladies!!!! This old hand me down recipe from my sweet mother will have your man begging for more. It's so easy and makes plenty to share, also great for quick Thanksgiving side dish or work get together (you know your one of them). Lets get to it....

1 Can Shoe Peg Corn (drained)
1 Can French Style Green Beans (drained)
1 Can Cream of Celery
6oz Sour Cream
1/2 c Cheddar Cheese

Topping:
Ritz Crackers
2 Tbls Butter (melted)

Mix above ingredients and place in casserole dish. Crush Ritz crackers on top until covered. Melt butter and slowly pour over the top. Cover with foil and bake on 350 for about 25 minutes or until bubbly. May want to uncover for last 5 minutes.

From Molly's Kitchen

Stormy Sundays

Sunday is my favorite day of the week. Family, home cooked meals and laughter. I came across a reading today, while in church, that really stuck with me so I would like to share it with you;

No one can live on a mountain of excitement. Fortunately, the Lord has not asked euphoria or even excitement from us, just faithfulness and steadfastness. As the old preacher used to say, "Its not how high you jump that impresses God but how straight you walk after you hit the ground. "