In Memory of Grandma Letha
My Grandma Letha was a special woman that I did not get to know well until she was in her 70’s. She was my grandfather’s 3rd wife. My grandfather had been widowed twice before. Letha had previously...
View ArticleWhole Wheat Homemade Better Than Pumpkin Pie Cake
Last week, I saw a recipe being shared around the internet for Better Than Pumpkin Pie Cake. It sounded interesting to me, but because of one of the ingredients was a spice cake mix and because we...
View ArticleAll Natural Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies
My daughter had a party to attend today and decided that she wanted to bring Reindeer cookies. These are a favorite at our house and have been for several years, ever since the first year that I...
View ArticleThoughts on Eco-Crafting, Cooking, and Family Magazines
The latest issue of Family Fun magazine came in the mail today. It’s a magazine I’ve subscribed to for years, long after I quit reading most parenting and family type magazines. I’ve loved that there...
View ArticleTurkey Cake
One of the kids in my daughter’s youth group goes by the nickname of “Turkey Joe.” I have no idea why- his name is not even Joe, but this is what everyone calls him. His birthday was yesterday, and...
View ArticleHelping With Children’s Theatre
My daughter has been part of a local summer children’s theatre program for the past 6 years. The program is directed by a good friend of mine, and my daughter loves it. I love being involved, too. I...
View ArticleCooking From My CSA Box
Each week, I pick up a box of a variety of fruits and vegetables from a wonderful local CSA, Welcome Table Farm . I really enjoy it as there is always a variety of different fresh foods, including...
View ArticleSummer Squash Fritters
Since summer squash is plentiful in my part of the world right now, I thought I’d share a recipe I’ve been making a lot lately- actually for lunch 3 times so far this week :). This recipe is inspired...
View ArticleNatural Pink Food Coloring for a Princess Cake
I’ve mentioned here before that our family does not eat foods containing artificial flavors or colors. 3 out of 4 people in our house feel better this way, and since one of them is me and the other...
View ArticleSnow Day Cooking: Pasta with Lentils
Today it’s another snowy day, something that is unusual in my part of the world. We get snow a bit in the winter, but I’ve never seen this much or had it last for this long. I cook differently in...
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