August 16, 2008 – 7:30 am
Many years ago, when I was the wife of a Marine, I lived in Beaufort, South Carolina. We had a lot of military friends who, like us, didn’t have any family around. So, we became each others family.
On weekends we would go to the beach and we’d cook a big pot of Frogmore Stew. It [...]
August 5, 2008 – 11:42 am
A couple of days ago I crossed the border from Canada into Washington state. Although my trip north to Alaska was a trip of a lifetime, all the way through Canada, Alaska, and back through Canada, we had very temperamental Internet. So, getting back where I could use the computer when I want to has [...]
As I sit here in our motor home, watching snow fall outside my windows, I can’t help but think of something warm like the fleece throw covering my legs, the cup of huckleberry tea I’m drinking, and the chicken chili I wish was stewing in a crockpot.
Of course, my friends and family back home in Florida [...]
Hello everyone. I promised recipes from different parts of North America as I make my way from Florida to Alaska.
While in SW Missouri, other than dodging a tornado about 2 miles from our RV park, I really enjoyed some of the areas Amish shops where they sell quilts and all kinds of wonderful jellies and [...]
Want a delicious casserole made from Sunday’s leftover ham? This is one of my favorites. It can be put together fairly fast. Add a salad and you have a complete meal.
Ham and Potato casserole
6 Yukon gold potatoes, sliced
1 8 oz tub light cream cheese spread with chives
¾ cup milk
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
8 oz cooked [...]
April 15, 2008 – 11:56 am
Are you in the mood for Bar-B-Q, but don’t want to scrape the ice off the grill? Try these oven baby back ribs. They are my family’s favorites. Since I have a big family, I cook a lot at one time.
Bar-B-Q sauce
1 C. ketchup ½ tsp salt
1 C. vinegar ¼ tsp garlic powder
½ C. molasses [...]
I don’t have a regular get-up-get-dressed-and-go-out-into-the-world job. On days like today, I am very thankful for that, because I’m not sure how I’d ever get all the things done that need doing.
If all those things were forest fires and I was Smokey the Bear (remember him?) I would have the biggest feet in the world [...]
February 25, 2008 – 11:19 am
Last weekend, I hosted an afternoon tea for my local chapter of Romance Writers of America. Ancient City Romance Authors (ACRA) installed new officers and recognized its authors for their accomplishments during the past year. After the business part was completed, we got down to more serious matters like eating and catching up with fellow [...]
February 6, 2008 – 10:56 am
I grew up in Tampa and, for a few years, I lived in Plant City. One of my favorite times of the year is when the famous Plant City strawberries are plump and ready to be picked. The town is also famous for Parkesdale Farms and their fruit and vegetable stand where they serve strawberry shortcakes [...]
January 25, 2008 – 11:27 am
Even though I’m a little bummed the Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t make it all the way to the Super Bowl, I having a party anyway. :-) I love having friends over, and I look for any excuse. I once had a party to celebrate National Potato Week. I don’t even know if there is such an [...]
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