27 Weeks Until Christmas

 

Visited a thrift store that was in an old house, and one room was a "Christmas" themed room.  I bought two $.50 ornaments (proceeds went to a local church).  Most items were over priced for a "thrift" store.

A favorite crockpot side dish of ours - crockpot creamed corn.  It's different than some recipes you make on the stove top (we still love that kind too).  Crockpots are so handy during the holidays.

The recipe is from Southern Ladies Cook online.  We have been making the recipe for a few years now, and it's been so handy, and quick to make for a side dish.

I would double or triple this recipe for larger get togethers.  We love it the most, because we freeze corn off the cob every year, and when it's frozen, it's frozen with butter and a bit of sugar (I salt later when it's cooked).  The recipe for this crockpot side dish requires corn and butter both, and since the butter is already in the corn, I cut back on what's added.  

The recipe calls for fresh bell pepper and bacon, but if you are making bacon (uses 4 pieces), I tend to also utilize the rest for another meal, saving the extra drippings.  The recipe also uses some of the drippings in the recipe too.  It is different, but so delicious.

This last time we made the recipe, I added some finely diced jalapenos to it.  Oh my gosh, so good.  It's not a new recipe tried, but a new twist on a recipe we really like.

No new advent gift purchases.  In fact, I have not even starting the wrapping of the purchases.  I'm losing steam on this project.  Gardening season has taken priority.

27 Weeks Until Christmas ©  June 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart