Today is my daughter Susan's birthday, so I wanted to bake a special birthday cake for her. I wanted to make something pretty, but not the typical sheet cake with piped borders and "Happy Birthday" … [Read more...]
The Enemy
I'm battling an enemy in my garden. I checked on the tomatoes today, and the top leaves were gone. On closer inspection, I found the cause.I've always called these ugly creatures tomato worms, but … [Read more...]
Lemon, Almond, and Raisin Loaf
Today's recipe is a rich quick bread that would be great served at breakfast. The loaf makes a striking presentation topped with sliced almonds.The source of my recipe is a cookbook called Quick … [Read more...]
Crunchy Granola
My friend Tammy asked me for a granola recipe, but not just any granola. She wanted it to taste like the granola she had eaten on her yogurt while staying at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky … [Read more...]
Pina Colada Pie
I saved this recipe for Pina Colada Pie when I came across it back in the winter, knowing that I would want to try to make it during the summer months. The directions for it are on the All Recipes … [Read more...]
Brown Sugar Smokies
Yesterday after making the Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites, my sister and I decided to make another appetizer that is wrapped in bacon. These appetizers are made in a similar way to the Pineapple Bites, … [Read more...]
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites
I'm in Texas at my sister's house this weekend, and I have been enjoying cooking with her today. We made some yummy appetizers, Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites. These were quick to put together and were … [Read more...]
Spicy Shredded Pork Tacos
The last couple of days I have been traveling. My daughter Susan and grandson Landon and I left home on Thursday. We spent Thursday night in Little Rock with my daughter Angela, then drove on today to … [Read more...]
Doggie Treats
Today's cooking project was a first for me. I made homemade doggie treats, and what's really strange about that is that I don't even have a dog. My only household pets live in an aquarium. My … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Today I tried a new cookie recipe, and I loved it. The cookies are easy to make, they are delicious to eat, and to top it off, they are pretty. My grandson Landon came in after swimming today and … [Read more...]
