There is more than one version of the origins of the Reuben sandwich.  Perhaps it was Reuben Kulakofsky a grocer in Omaha, Nebraska that invented the sandwich for his poker buddies.  “The Committee” as they called themselves met weekly at the Blackstone Hotel.  The hotel’s owner, Charles Schimmel added the sandwich to his lunch menu, and […]

As a rookie hostess for the ladies monthly Round Table luncheon, it was a little intimidating to think that our committee was responsible not only for the decorations but also the food.  When I saw that Evelyn was on the hostess list, I breathed a sigh of relief.  Everyone knows that Evelyn is a fantastic […]

The recipe was on the top of page 105 in Mother’s cookbook – A+ in Cooking.  I do not understand why, but for sometime I have been intrigued by this recipe for Chicken Crescent Rolls submitted by David and Sharon Walker.  I decided to give it a try. Since I am regularly sharing recipes from […]

Marsha Christmas my number one cheerleader sent me this recipe, and I could not wait to try it.  Red Beans and Rice are at the top of my comfort food list. Maybe some of you remember Andrew’s restaurant.  Here is what Marsha wrote: Andrew’s was owned by 2 brothers (twins?) in the 70’s, I think, […]

We got a call from Number One Son.  “Would you like to come for dinner?” Sure.  What a treat.  Sweet precious Mikel (Number One Son’s wife) had prepared Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef. (Or you could call it Crock-Pot Barbecue Beef – Whatever floats your boat.)  The minute we walked in the door, we were greeted with […]

For Mother’s Day, Ever-Lovin’ smoked ribs in my honor.  They were fantastic.  I was happy, appreciative, and full. Ever-Lovin’s recipe is based on a recipe from John McLemore’s “Dadgum That’s Good!”  cookbook. The store did not have “baby-back ribs” which is what he usually uses.  These ribs were a little meatier. Ever-Lovin’ cooked three slabs […]

The backstory I am about to tell you is true. (Honestly, I couldn’t make something like this up.)  Names are not use to protect whoever needs to be protected. My mother’s dearest friend had a husband who was a cousin of the governor of the Great State of Arkansas.  Get it?  Friend’s husband was related […]

My father retired before my mother retired.  As a stay at home husband, he took over much of the housework and cooking duties.  He was a good cook!  For sometime now I have been thinking about and wanting to make one of his signature dishes – Chicken Suzanne.  So today was the day! First, we […]

Panic!  Easter will be here and I have not shared any of my favorite recipes.  Let’s begin with the entrée. Many times ham is the protein of choice around here for Easter.  I buy one of the spiral cut hams.  You can either heat it in the oven (300 degrees for 1 ½ hours), or […]