Jodi’s Mom’s Ribbon Fantasy Fudge

My Mom's Chocolate and PB Fudge recipe. In her sweet handwriting! Wanted to share with you. A family favorite. Enjoy! -Jodi 1 1/2 cups sugar 6 tbsp margarine 1/3 cup evaporated milk 6 oz Nestle semi-sweet chocolate chips 7 oz jar of... Read More.

Not So Serious Book Club 2025

From Jodi "Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect" by Will Guidara https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573/ref=nosim?tag=Jomusa17-20 "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver https://www.amazon.com/Demon-Copperhead-Novel-Barbara-Kingsolver-ebook/dp/B09QMHZ53K/ref=nosim?tag=Jomusa17-20 "I, Tina: My Life Story" by Tina Turner https://www.amazon.com/I-Tina-My-Life-Story/dp/0061958808/ref=nosim?tag=Jomusa17-20 "Watching You" by Lisa Jewell https://www.amazon.com/Watching-You-Novel-Lisa-Jewell/dp/1501190083/ref=nosim?tag=Jomusa17-20   From Sam You Never Know: A Memoir by Tom Selleck, Ellis... Read More.

New Year, New Meals 2025

Great recipes to get you back on track with a healthy fresh start to the new year. Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup 1 cup of cooked rotisserie chicken – shredded or pulled 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth 1 (10 oz) can Cream of... Read More.

3 Ingredient Breakfasts

“It makes me crazy when the kids don’t eat breakfast — so we came up with these!” -Jodi Peanut Butter Banana Toast wheat toast peanut butter banana slices Toast the bread as desired, then add the peanut butter along with the bananas. Toasted Strawberry Bagel bagel cream... Read More.

Family Favorite Holiday Recipes 2024

These are our family favorite recipes for Thanksgiving dinner. You can set your entire table with this menu. Drinks Holiday Sangria Rose' wine Blood orange Italian sodaFrozen fruitMix equal parts Rose' wine, blood orange Italian soda, and frozen fruit. Delish! ***Bonus - you can enjoy the fruit after,... Read More.

Gift A Day Ideas 2024

Murphy, Sam & Jodi's gift ideas for just about everyone on your list! (We will add more to this list during the season, so stay tuned!) Our "Gift A Day Ideas" contain affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using our links, we... Read More.

Make It Take It Gift Ideas 2024

Royal Cookies 1 cup of butter (2 sticks) softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsps vanilla extract 1/2 tbsp coconut extract (optional) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups chocolate chips (dark is recommended - but use what you... Read More.

Jodi’s Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients 1 15 oz canned pumpkin (usually about 2 cups) 3 cups sugar 1 cup water 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves (Jodi leaves out the cloves!) Directions Heat the oven to... Read More.

Chimney Rock – Hike For Answers

We were really moved this weekend with the incredible video and walking tour done of Chimney Rock, NC and the Hurricane Helene aftermath by a YouTuber named Mark Huneycutt. He hiked beyond the broken and washed out roads to document and eliminate viral rumors... Read More.

Sam’s Smash Burger Tacos

1 lb ground beef 5-6 tortillas (medium-sized...not taco or burrito sized...use that middle size) Onions, diced Tomatoes, diced Lettuce, shredded Cheese Condiments This is more of a method than a recipe. A pound of ground beef will make about 5 of these. Have your griddle or pan on medium-high heat. Lightly roll... Read More.

Jodi’s Pimento Cheese Recipe

2 cups extra sharp cheddar 2 cups sharp cheddar 4 oz jar of pimentos, drained and chopped mayo (if you like it creamy, add more mayo!) salt (to taste) garlic powder (to taste) onion powder (to taste) Mix it alllll together and enjoy on... Read More.

Game Day Grub 2024

HOMEMADE BURGER SAUCE 1/2 cup of mayo 2-3 tbsp ketchup 1 tsp mustard (dijon will work, or whatever you have) 1 tbsp grated raw onion 1 tbsp grated pickle (grate these finely on a box grater, instead of just slicing) 1-2 tsp hot sauce... Read More.