Still Woods Farmhouse

Memorial Day is a day for honoring the heroes who courageously fought to keep our lands free.  The Saturday before Memorial Day, hundreds of volunteers meet at the Biloxi Veterans Cemetery to decorate the cemetery with a beautiful display of flags.  We have been participating in this meaningful event for many years.  My husband's father and sister are buried at this cemetery as well as my aunt and uncle.  It is a special privilege to place a flag at their grave.  It is also a loving tribute to our soldiers and loved ones.  If you have a similar activity near you, I urge you to join this year in honoring the heroes in your community. Blessings from Still Woods Farmhouse Linking to These Terrific Blogs: What's It Wedensday Time Travel Thursday A Favorite Thing Saturday  

Our family is all about parties.  We love any opportunity to get together for food and fun.  Cinco de Mayo is one of our favorite holiday gatherings.  The menu always includes my mother's famous enchiladas, homemade tamales, a pot of simmering beans, tacos, tortillas, fresh salsas, homemade guacamole, and tres leches cake.  Today, I am sharing with you my contribution to our celebration.  Come join the party! Let's start with a fabulous, easy corn salsa.  I like to mix this in a large Mason jar.  Great for taking on picnics.  I could eat a whole jar of this! The starting line-up for Corn Salsa : 1 and 1/2 cups of plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 cup whole kernal corn, canned, frozen, or for a real treat, grilled fresh corn 1/4 cup finely chopped purple onion 1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced 1 clove of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Salt and pepper to taste Tortilla chips  Combine the first 5 ingredients and season with salt and pepper