WordPress has started a weekly writing challenge. Although I don't consider myself to be a writer (although I do write), I was excited about the topic of this week's challenge. The challege was to write about a favorite possession... One of my favorite possessions is a little Cocoa Cola Cooler. This little cooler warms my heart with some… Continue reading A Tailgating Tale, a Treasure Chest and Apricot Bars…my writing challenge entry!
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Comfort Food…homestyle cooking!
A Matter of Life,Death….and a dessert ‘to die for’…Pecan Pie Bars!
No crisis....no emergency....just a bit about one of the 'not so odd...ities' in the South! Here in the South.... Cemeteries are in the Church yard! Something that, at first, creeped me out! Now... I find it appropriate, thought-provoking and ...bittersweet! When I first moved to Kentucky, last December, I noticed that cemeteries reside in the… Continue reading A Matter of Life,Death….and a dessert ‘to die for’…Pecan Pie Bars!
Go ahead…”Mock my day”….with some Mock Tapioca Pudding! So good!
Ahhh....the goodness and hominess of Cream of Wheat! And...milk and egg, sugar and vanilla! I have been meaning to post this little recipe for a while (see date on milk). Go ahead, mock me...no...the pudding! I know folks either love Cream of Wheat, can do with or without it...or maybe even hate it. Say what? I happen… Continue reading Go ahead…”Mock my day”….with some Mock Tapioca Pudding! So good!
We Whooped it up…and Whipped it up! A Celebration…and Vee’s Italian Cream Cake!
Well...Poppy's birthday came and went. There was celebration of another year...along with celebrating a Great Niece's visit and our Brother-In-Law's race victory. He competes in the NMCA (National Muscle Car Association). So we Whooped it up...and Whipped it up! There was Victory... And there was cake... And there was cake! My husband loves coconut... coconut cake... coconut… Continue reading We Whooped it up…and Whipped it up! A Celebration…and Vee’s Italian Cream Cake!
The First Day of Summer….and a Reel Love!
Summer is officially here! Today is the first day of Summer 2012! As we say farewell to another Spring...it is time to plan our Summer activities. To usher in the new season... I pay tribute to my Dad. Summer reminds me of my childhood days...spent with my parents, enjoying trips to the Utah Mountains, cool… Continue reading The First Day of Summer….and a Reel Love!
Mom’s Homemade Granola Recipe!
So...I'm feelin' my oats (as they say)...or...eating my oats! I made some granola for Poppy to eat while I was on my trip to Utah. I think that is all he ate...and time to make some more. There are a lot of great recipes for Granola on the web...but I have always used this simple… Continue reading Mom’s Homemade Granola Recipe!
Photo Challenge…Blue wrap up….Blueberry Cheesecake Bars, YUM!
My final photo challenge...blue photo. This photo reminds me of life's simple pleasures. I remember how much my children enjoyed having a large balloon tied to their wrist, watching it bob and drift and sway. Then, when the moment was right...letting it go and watching it drift away into the clouds. Simple pleasures...sweet! And...another sweet… Continue reading Photo Challenge…Blue wrap up….Blueberry Cheesecake Bars, YUM!
An Angelic Dessert…in Honor of my Angel Mama!
Another Mother's Day has come and gone. I hope that all Mother's had a wonderful day! Having moved, recently, from the Southwest to the South, I was unable to spend the day with my Mother, kids or grand kids. So...what to do? I baked something in honor of my Mother and I enjoyed it...with thankfulness… Continue reading An Angelic Dessert…in Honor of my Angel Mama!
Those Devils…Riding Horseback! A Derby Day treat…and our new Salsa recipe for Cinco de Mayo!
Today was one of those great 'Combo' days... The Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo! No lengthy post today about the history or traditions of either event or celebration...just something to 'whet your appetite'... Appetizers! Although I didn't go to Churchill Downs this year to enjoy the event (Kentucky Derby), there were treats to celebrate the… Continue reading Those Devils…Riding Horseback! A Derby Day treat…and our new Salsa recipe for Cinco de Mayo!
Thunder over Louisville! Kentucky Derby Days are here…let’s make Derby Day Brownie Pie!
Thunder Over Louisville marks the beginning of the festivities for the Kentucky Derby. Rated as one of the top 100 events in North America, the Derby Festival's Opening Ceremonies were definitely worth attending...even in the freezing cold weather. The day-long event kicked off two weeks of events that are part of the annual Kentucky Derby Festival. The… Continue reading Thunder over Louisville! Kentucky Derby Days are here…let’s make Derby Day Brownie Pie!
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