Lucas Corner Farmhouse

It's been almost a year since I've updated my blog, but here's a good reason for that: As you can tell, he's cute, and he's a handful. :) Anywho, to start posting on my blog more frequently, I'm starting out by posting this recipe so I never have to dig through my email to look for it!! :D A friend of mine gave me this recipe with a bag of starter about 5 years ago, and I've shared it with many friends.  I've had a bag of starter in my freezer, and I've decided it's time to make it again! :D If you don't have a bag of starter around, just put 1/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup flour, and 1/3 cup sugar in a gallon-sized freezer bag (like these on Amazon). Here are the instructions! I don't have a picture of the bread yet (I'm on Day 4 of my starter), but I'll upload a picture when I do! ------------- FRIENDSHIP BREAD Do NOT use any type of metal spoon or bowl for mixing. Do NOT refrigerate If air gets in the bag,

Happy New Year! I was looking for a recipe to use leftover ham (we had a good bit....) and I found this in my stack of recipes to try.  It's originally from a Southern Living Casseroles mini-booklet.  The only things I changed when I made it today was that I didn't have Italian bread slices to layer in the pan, so I cubed sandwich bread and sprinkled it in the pan....and I used a little more ham because I wanted to use up what we had leftover! I probably used 1 1/2 cups instead of 1 cup.  If you try it with Italian Bread slices, let me know how it is! Layered Ham and Cheese Bake 12 (3/4-inch-thick) Italian bread slices (I used 8 slices of cubed sandwich bread) 1 cup chopped cooked ham 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 3 large eggs 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper Place 6 bread slices in a lightly greased 11x7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with ham and 1 cup cheese. Top with remaining bread