I've grown up hearing tales of the many hardships my ancestors faced. My grandparents homesteaded 160 acres of land in Arkansas. I don't know if they had any concept of how difficult it would be to … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
Cheese Straws
Cheese straws are made from simple ingredients, and a batch can be mixed up and baked in a jiffy. I've been told that cheese straws are much more common in the South than in other parts of the … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This whimsical cow and pig cake is one my niece asked me to make for her birthday. She chose this kind of cake because she raises and shows animals as her FFA projects.The top 8-inch tier is white … [Read more...]
A Piping Bag Liner (I Learned Something New Today)
Decorating cakes is only a hobby for me. I have learned most of what I know on the subject by reading or by trial and error. I decorated a birthday cake this weekend, and I learned something new. This … [Read more...]
Dethroned on Twitter
While having coffee this morning, I scrolled through Twitter as part of my wake-up routine. I noted that New York City was being blasted by a snow storm. I wanted to be there, not because of the snow, … [Read more...]
First Impressions
My initial impression of a new place is something I seldom forget. When a place is mentioned, my first impression shows up in my memory. A first impression works like a word association for me. Name a … [Read more...]
Blueberry Bread
Make someone's day with a warm loaf of blueberry bread. This recipe can be prepared and in the oven in a few minutes. A loaf of quick bread like this makes a great surprise gift for a neighbor or … [Read more...]
Word Collections
Some words have beautiful meanings, others have a intriguing sound when spoken. Still others can cause a person to shed a tear or recoil in anger. I love them all.Writing makes me happy because words … [Read more...]