The Cockerel and the Granny Nightie
I am now going to reveal some things about my secret, at-home sense of fashion and my general lack of sanity. One Christmas, my hubby’s grandmother gave me a blue plaid, flannel nightie, in the stylish...
View ArticleHomemade Bread: Easy–With a Few Hints and Tips
Fresh, homemade bread — just 30 minutes in the kitchen. A few hints and tips through the process make it a snap. No need for bread pans. Surprised? Most people are. It takes about 20 minutes to mix, 90...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Sticky Buns–Baker’s Warning: Do Not Feed These to Guests....
These evil sticky buns are easy and addictive. The hardest part is leaving them alone long enough that you don’t burn the heck out of your mouth. If you have never made a yeast dough, click here to...
View ArticleConfessions of Childhood Mischief: The No-Large-Peas-Allowed Club
The bridge -- watch your step As a child, an antique school bell called me to our evening meal each night. It pulled me out of my world of books, down the valley, across the ancient creaking suspension...
View ArticleWaiting-for-Payday Recipes: Pinched From My Mother’s Recipe Box
Glad you stopped by. Tonight, I offer you a very messy recipe card, yellowed from age and use. I borrowed it from my mother. It falls into the Great Depression dessert category. "Mom" in pink at age 60...
View ArticleYoung Mad Scientists: How You Can Tell If Your Kid Is One
Tomorrow, I will share some summer ideas for the mini mad scientist. Today, let’s determine if you have one in your home. You kid might be a mad scientist if: 1. She has disassembled all your...
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