At this time of year we often pause from our work and hurry to remind ourselves of all the abundance we have to be thankful for. In a couple of weeks I hope to gather my family together for one of … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Bread
A parent made this pumpkin bread for the children at school, and the kids were wild about it. She gave them her recipe, and that's how it ended up in my hands. After I made it I understood why the … [Read more...]
Fried Pickles
Fried pickles are an appetizer I seldom make myself, but I love to order in a restaurant. A special request prompted me to make fried pickles this week for family at home. These are so very yummy, I … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins
These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip muffins are great for any time of day. They make a terrific breakfast, can be tucked in a lunch box, or handed out as after school treats. This batch was hardly out of the … [Read more...]
In Living Color
Beautiful, intriguing, startling, frightening, mysterious, and strange are just a few of the many words that might be chosen as descriptors for colorful creatures from nature. Each one has attributes … [Read more...]
A is for Apple . . . B is for Bake
A bowl of red or green apples on a kitchen counter is a still life waiting for an artist. Because the shape and color of apples are both so appealing to the eye, it’s not uncommon for a decorator to … [Read more...]
Alabama Seafood
The Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area is a favorite vacation spot of mine. For more than 30 years my family has gone there to enjoy the sun, the sand, and of course, the seafood. There are a number of … [Read more...]
Errands, Rain and Meat Loaf
Today was one of those gray, rainy days outside. After waiting in line for 45 minutes at one of my business errands, then getting wet as I dashed for my car, I decided this would be a perfect day for … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Muffins
Although the daytime temperatures are still summertime hot, you might want to grab a jacket for early morning or night time. The season is changing and that brings changes in what we cook and bake. … [Read more...]
My Favorite Dough Whisk
I have a new favorite kitchen tool. It's called "the original dough whisk". This is one gadget that belongs in every kitchen. I don't know how I ever got along without it. I received mine as a … [Read more...]
