My Domestic Side

I know, I know.  But, yes folks, I do have a domestic side and in my dotage have actually become a rather accomplished cook.  I just watched an episode of Paula Deen, the queen of cream.  She outdid herself with these two dishes. 

She actually made a bread pudding with Krispy Kreme donuts as the base then had the temerity to top it off with a glaze made with a stick of butter, a pound of confectioners sugar and a generous helping of rum.  I'm going to skip this one.  The recipe that grabbed me was her fried biscuits.  That's right, fried biscuits stuffed with honey butter.  This I have to try.

You buy supermarket biscuit dough in a tube ala Pillsbury.  Heat oil in a fry pan about an inch deep & fry those puppies up for a couple of minutes on each side.  Now here's the kicker, as if frying biscuits isn't enough.  Take one of those plastic ketchup dispensers with the cone top and fill it with soft honey butter.  While still warm & crispy, jam that cone into the biscuit and fill the inside with honey butter.  OMG  I'm having palpitations just thinking about them.  I'll follow up after I actually do this and taste them for myself.  Just one, of course.

Now I have a laundry tip I'd like to pass on.  The Dixie Belle prides itself on providing fluffy, soft, scented bath towels.  I use Gain liquid fabric softener, but here's the secret.  From a gallon container, pour off 8 to 10 ounces and save for later.  Replace with the same amount of white vinegar.  Shake it up to combine and use as normal.  The white vinegar removes all traces of not so good odors and softens beautifully.  The bonus is that you're stretching a rather expensive product, so you'll be saving money.  Try it. 

My eldest child DD Denise had her birthday on Memorial Day.  I sure wish I had a photo to post (hint, hint)  and I want to go on record as saying that giving birth to one of your best friends is a real gift.  I love that beautiful woman.