Dusty's Individual Fried Apple Pies - Shortcut Recipe
My friend, Dusty, grew up making these pies with his family and now knows the recipe by heart. He hesitated to share them with me because there is a surprise...
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Healthy Fall Farro Salad with Apples
Farro is a grain that I have loved incorporating into our family meals. One of my favorite restaurants in Athens has farro on its menu every week. They call it...
Jazz Up Your Life with Ashley Longshore Art
Have you met New Orleans artist Ashley Longshore yet? Let me tell you, Ashley is a force in the world that draws me in like no other. She is equal...
Baked Buttermilk Chicken ~ An Alternative to Fried Chicken
Does your family love fried chicken like my husband and kids do? I think it may be one of my husband’s favorite foods, and he really loves to eat. This...
Holiday Gift Ideas for Family and Friends
Everyone seems to be filled with Christmas and holiday spirit right now! I love the energy that the anticipation of celebrating Christmas brings and the joy we find in giving...
Table Setting Ideas for a Fall Apple Indoor Picnic
Apples are often overlooked in the fall - just skipped right over for the pumpkins and pumpkin spice - and they make the best theme when planning a get-together with...
Salted Caramel Pots de Creme Recipe
Mmmm…the combo of sweet caramel and a little bit of salt makes this dessert delectable! I typically serve chocolate pots de creme at Christmas (and any other reason I can...
My Family's Favorite Hearty Chili Recipe
Chili has always been one of those recipes that gets gobbled up quickly at my house- thankfully, everyone is happy when it is on the menu. Originally, I made chili...
Welcome to Lydia Menzies Celebrates
Hello, Friends! It is still me back here! Welcome to the all-new website, Lydia Menzies Celebrates. Formerly known as The Party Wagon, Lydia Menzies Celebrates will continue the party! You...
Chickpea Salad with Carrots and Parsley
Chickpea Salad with Carrots and Parsley Ingredients 2 15 oz. cans chick peas (garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained 6 carrots 2-3 celery stalks 1/2 cup fresh parsley (or you...
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Chicken Orzo Soup with Lemon This soup is on the lighter side and is a great, healthy choice year round. Ingredients 1 chicken breast, skin on, bone in oven-roasted...
Watermelon Margarita ~ the Perfect Summer Cocktail Recipe
Watermelons and margaritas are two refreshing ways to stay cool in the hot days of summer. Combine the two to make a watermelon margarita cocktail, and it is summer in...
Acai Bowl Recipe ~ Easy, Healthy & Delicious
After trying acai bowls for years and always wishing we could replicate our favorites at home, my daughter and I decided to test our own recipe. We are so happy...
Lydia Loves Draper James Summer Finds
Hello, Friends! I have so much to catch up on but wanted to stop for a few minutes and share this week’s fun finds that I love from Draper James!...
Lydia Loves ~ My Favorite Picks for the Week!
1. Embroidered Dip Dyed Dress ~ I love a really unique dress and couldn’t resist sharing this one with you. It is happy and vivid- and I love the unexpected...
Father's Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day gift ideas are always welcome because we know that it can be a little tricky to buy for the men we love. I wanted to pull together some...
Lydia Loves ~ Favorite Fashion Finds and More
Favorite finds from retailers are some of my favorite things to bring to you- especially as we have been trying to support our businesses across our country during this pandemic....
Star Spangled Lemonade with Blueberries and Watermelon Stars
Lemonade with blueberries and watermelon makes this iconic summer drink even more fun and refreshing! The good news is that this lemonade is easy to make and packs a big...
Anna Hartzog of Entertain and Celebrate Magazine
You know how you sometimes meet someone and feel immediately impressed with their professionalism and polish? That describes how I felt about Anna Hartzog from the first introduction. In September,...
Mother's Day Cocktail ~ Clementine Ginny
A Mother’s Day cocktail that is quick and easy- and perfect for any occasion or celebration, actually! Enjoy this refreshing drink anytime and often! The idea for this cocktail started...