I can never remember any time my mother baked one single pie at a time. She only baked in multiples, and often when expecting company she baked more than one variety, lest someone not have their … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends and readers. My wish is for you to travel safely, to eat well, and to enjoy your families during this holiday. May we also remember to include … [Read more...]
A Little Help From My Friends
Earlier this month Arkansas Women Bloggers converged at Ferncliff Camp in Little Rock for AWBU 2013 Conference. I was preregistered and totally excited to be going, after all, the keynote speaker was … [Read more...]
Caramel Coconut Pie
I was hooked the first time I had a taste of this pie. My sweet Aunt Dot made me one for a milestone birthday I didn't want to acknowledge (it was the big 5 - 0), and this pie really did make the … [Read more...]
Holy Cow, Someone’s Forty
Even though I'm just an amateur at cake decorating, I still like to put together one of a kind birthday cakes for my family. Today a special family member celebrated a milestone birthday, so we needed … [Read more...]
Mud, Snakes, and Birthday Cakes
When I think of birthdays I think of cakes, blowing out lighted candles, and getting a year older. When my grandson thinks of birthdays, he thinks of mud and snakes. Landon celebrated birthday number … [Read more...]
Butter!
I have always been under the impression that making butter is a difficult process. I was so wrong. My grandson Charlie learned to make butter at school last week. He knew I would be visiting at his … [Read more...]
Playing With My Food
During the past week I have been away from home and learning some new things about cooking. First of all, my sister gave me a lesson at her house on decorating sugar cookies with royal icing. There … [Read more...]
Holy Mackerel!
Our family recently traveled on vacation to Orange Beach, Alabama. We were able to get all three of our children and their spouses, as well as the three grandchildren together in one place for a whole … [Read more...]
Vanilla Milkshakes
Summer vacation from school is winding down quicker than most children want to admit. My grandson has spent much of his summer at my house, helping out with the gardening and other chores, while still … [Read more...]
