Looking for the perfect crowd-pleasing recipe for your next party? Impress your guests with this Parmesan-crusted oyster Casserole Recipe. This Oyster Corn Casserole dish is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit at any dinner party. It can also be divided in half for a small dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in. Rich but tangy and topped with a satisfying parmesan crust, this baked oyster casserole is surprisingly simple to prepare. Oysters are a favorite for the Kentucky Derby, and this dish is a savory addition to a Derby party. It’s a flavorful and hearty addition with eight generou ..read more

Are you craving a low-maintenance but stylish solution for your outdoor spaces? Have you considered DIY concrete countertops? We love our outdoor spaces, but keeping them clean and in good repair can be a challenge. We have been gradually transforming our outdoor kitchen and bar area with easy and affordable concrete countertops. This easy guide will help you to transform your spaces with a creative solution. Plus, as a bonus, I’ll share the DIY tutorial for the farmhouse countertops. Our first experience with DIY concrete countertops was while we were building our farmhouse. Brad made several ..read more

The Kentucky Derby is the perfect excuse to throw a fun and stylish party, but who says decorations need to be complicated (or expensive)? With a little creativity, a few left-over supplies, and a trip to Dollar Tree, you can make these 3 easy DIY Kentucky Derby Decorations in no time. So, grab your derby craft supplies, saddle up, and let’s get ready to impress your guests with some fast and fabulous Derby Day decorations. These three craft projects are so easy that anyone can make them. With just a few inexpensive supplies, you will be ready to decorate with style and wow your guests. (Post ..read more

Are you a fan of smoked cheese or smoked salmon? Did you know that it’s easy and inexpensive to cold smoke your favorites at home with a cold smoke tube? You don’t need a lot of expensive tools. I’ll show you how to save money and store your smoked foods, and I’ll even give you some gift ideas. You’ll learn what cold smoking is and how it works for different types of food. Y’all know that Brad is the cook, grill master, smoke master, etc.; however, you don’t have to invest in expensive smokers to learn to cold smoke. So, let’s get started. (Posts on The Ponds Farmhouse may contain affiliate li ..read more

Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures: Pollen Season & Porches! This is where we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures. Hey friends, and thanks for stopping by. This past week was busy as we tried to work in the yard and get the outdoor areas spruced up. A neighbor asked to have their daughter’s prom pictures taken on our property, and you know we wanted to make it look as nice as possible. However, the combination o ..read more

Ready to bring the excitement of the derby racetrack right into your living room? This DIY Wood Horse Race Game is a perfect family activity that’s both fun to build and thrilling to play! Looking for a fun party game? The Horse Race Derby Game is a crowd-pleasing addition to your Kentucky Derby party games. Great for all ages, this handcrafted game is sure to provide hours of entertainment and friendly competition. I’ll show you how to build your own wooden horse race game and teach you how to play it. So get your derby hats on, and let’s get started. Caution: Small objects such as golf tees ..read more

Looking for creative decorating ideas to refresh your Springtime mantel decor? Look no further and get ready for some refreshingly light and airy decorating ideas. Transform your home with these budget-friendly ideas for farmhouse Spring mantel decor, which include a mix of DIY, vintage, and thrift store finds. Today, we will bring the outdoors inside and help you reimagine your existing decor with 7 refreshing mantel ideas. (Posts on The Ponds Farmhouse may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See the full disclosure details here.) Table of conte ..read more

Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures: Spring break! This is where we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures. Hey friends, I hope you have had a good week. We spent the week at our beach cottage with 3 fur babies. We had more than a few mishaps with elderly grand fur baby. We felt he was homesick and a little confused. But we all survived, and they are back home with their parents. Whew! In other news we got to spend some ..read more

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