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 [...]
January 15, 2008 – 11:51 am
I love cold weather. At the first sign of a chill in the air, I make beef stew. My husband isn’t a big beef eater, so having it in any form is a real treat for me.
Recently a friend gave me a chuck wagon cookbook. It was perfectly timed with a snap of cold weather. [...]
December 5, 2007 – 9:53 pm
Unfortunately, life and death have gotten in my way lately. I normally post my articles fairly early in the day, but shortly before our evening meal tonight, I realized I hadn’t posted anything. I had to make 6 mini-fruitcakes for presents for friends I’ll be meeting with tomorrow night. So, I decided that if the [...]
November 25, 2007 – 11:10 am
I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving and are all wound up to face the Christmas holidays. They will be here in a blink of an eye.
Some people spring clean, but I like to Christmas clean. So, December will find me scrubbing and shining all the corners of my home. I found the following [...]
November 15, 2007 – 9:02 am
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
As we start into this holiday season, I am thankful for so many things. Topping my list are my healthy and happy adult children, my husband, Richard, and my grandbabies. I love the old saying—if I’d known grandkids were so much fun, I’d have had them first.
My Thanksgiving menu doesn’t change much from [...]
November 5, 2007 – 4:03 pm
I can’t believe Thanksgiving is almost here. It seems like I just put that heavy turkey platter away yesterday. Oh, come to think of it, I did. I had found a unique use for it involving rubber gloves and duct tape. (Don’t ask. It’s more than you want to know.)
Anyway, it’s time to start [...]
November 2, 2007 – 8:54 am
I’m always looking for ways of making time in the kitchen easier, quicker, and more fun. Check back often for my latest finds. I’d like to hear yours, too.
REHEAT PIZZA: On top of the stove, heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Heat leftover pizza until warm. This keeps the crust crispy, not soggy [...]
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