Since I am such a chocolate pie lover I don't know what took me so long to get around to trying the recipe for Minny's famous chocolate pie from The Help. Of course, there was that secret version of … [Read more...]
Two Books for Young Children
Today I was invited to one of my favorite places -- a school. A dear teacher friend of mine asked me to come to her classroom and read to the children, which was an offer I wouldn't refuse. I worked … [Read more...]
The Generations Before and After
Recently I was notified by Kyran Pittman that I had won a giveaway prize on her blog Planting Dandelions. Now I love any kind of prize, and I can get pretty excited about a gift … [Read more...]
Cranberry Orange Muffins
Two of my good friends met today. My lifelong pal Simple met my favorite friend Tasty, and they really hit it off. A perfect example of how they feel about each other is this wonderful Cranberry … [Read more...]
Scalloped Cabbage
There's nothing fancy about this casserole, unless you count the taste. This is just a plain cabbage side dish, but it's good enough to serve to company. It also travels well to potlucks. The … [Read more...]
A Shamrock Plant for Good Luck
A houseplant that I've had very good luck growing is the Shamrock Plant (Oxalis). This pretty plant likes a window with indirect sunlight and only needs watering about once a week. I've had my … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday at ARWB
Today my guest post titled "We're All a Little Irish on St. Patrick's Day" is featured for Foodie Friday at the Arkansas Women Bloggers site. Included in the post are recipes for Potato Soup and Brown … [Read more...]
It Might Be Love
When I set up a home aquarium I had no idea how much commotion could go on in such a relatively few inches of water. I have written before about how my prolific mollies keep my tank filled to … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Chip Brownies
There are so many good Brownie recipes and so little time to taste them all, but I do keep trying. These Brownies happened because I was browsing the baking aisle at the grocery store last week and … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast – Rainbow Toast
The calendar says March, but northern Arkansas has seen quite an unseasonable ice and snow storm for this time of year. Schools have been closed for the week, and my grandson Landon has been visiting … [Read more...]
