When life gives you lemons...

So sorry we haven't posted in a while.  Sometimes life not only gives you lemons, it throws them at you!  I'm working on getting things back on  track and metaphorically making lemonade.  This weekend Brent and I will be trying to brine a turkey breast and bake it with a side of scalloped potatoes.  This will a be our first attempt at brining.  Wish us luck!  We will keep you updated with pictures, recipes and a critique of our brining project.  I am using my mother's recipe for scalloped potatoes.  I always loved hers the best.  My mom is the best cook in the world although I think most people think the same of their mom.  But really, my mom's food is absolutely delicious!  The funny thing is, she hates to cook!  You would never know it if you ate her food.  I think it's because even though she doesn't enjoy cooking, she still cooks with love for the people she is feeding.  I have tried to learn many of her recipes but I can never get them exactly like hers.  I have come very close but they are never quite as good as my mom's.  When I give you guys my mom's scalloped potatoes recipe, I am going to give it to you just the way she gave it to me!  I hope you'll be able to make it!  But we'll worry about that later.  Let's just hope I can make her scalloped potatoes as well as she does!  In the mean time, how about a nice refreshing recipe for Sweet Minted Tea from Food Network.  This recipe is sure to cool you off in this scorching summer heat!  Sweet Minted Tea