For the Christmas Open House, Mikel made Russian Tea. Family recipes are the best recipes, and this recipe is from Mikel’s mother Mavene. Russian Tea is delicious, super easy to make, and it is a perfect drink for a cold winter day. This recipe makes about 2 gallons of hot spiced tea. It is perfect if […]
Are any of you like me? Since Christmas has come and gone, I am left thinking about all the things I didn’t do. Do not get me wrong. I did plenty, but I always want to do more. (I realize that this is a fault, but I can’t help myself.) I wanted to see the […]
Mrs. Ralph recently reminded me about the pumpkin bread recipe from my mother’s cookbook A+ in Cooking. She had made it, and was pleased how well it turned out. Well, just the mention of this recipe spurred me into action. Since I enjoy sharing recipes from Mother’s cookbook, and pumpkin bread is a perfect fall treat, I […]
There is a difference of opinion at our house. I know this might come as a shock to some of you, but others will completely understand. When it comes to cucumbers and onions, Ever-Lovin’ likes the combination to be sweet. I, on the other hand, like a more vinegary taste. Sweet Mother of Pearl. I […]
Sheila (AKA as SheShe) made Smokey Pecan Puffs for Stephanie’s shower. They were a hit. This would be a great appetizer for your next party. They are easy, pretty, and delicious. SheShe was kind and shared the recipe. SMOKEY PECAN PUFFS 1 pkg frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg 1 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp poppy […]
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, […]
Announcing the winner for the most submitted recipe in my mother’s cookbook – A+ in Cooking! Ta – da da da-a-a – da da-a-a! And the winner is…. Drum roll! Chocolate Sheet Cake — applause, applause, applause, whoop and more applause. No fewer than seventeen families submitted this recipe as their family favorite. When planning […]
Stew is one of our go to dishes Everything you need for a complete meal is in the pot – meat and vegetables. Plus you can easily make it with ingredients you have on hand. This week I made stew, and it turned out well. In fact, it turned out so well Ever-Lovin’ suggested I […]
Ever-Lovin’ loves mincemeat. One year friend BB gave Ever-Lovin’ some Walker’s Mincemeat Tarts that she had gotten at World Market. Now, every year Ever-Lovin’ makes sure he goes to World Market for his Mincemeat Tarts. He likes them. He loves them. We have a friend who does not want to be named, that makes mincemeat […]
While at Buckner last week friend Robert mentioned he had some okra to share. (This is the Robert that is married to sweet, petite, always put together Janet) “Would I like some?” Faster than a speeding bullet, my answer was – “YES!” Ever-Lovin and I love, love, love okra and tomatoes. Robert is a gardner […]
