As I said in an earlier post…I have been decorating for Christmas. I have most of the decorating done and our family has always loved going out to the Christmas Tree Farm and  picking out a real tree. There was something about watching our tree being cut down by a young man in a…
Hey all, Have you noticed the decline in sending Christmas Cards in recent years? Â Yes, the cost of postage has a lot to do with the decline…but I believe the technology that is available today also contributes. Â Â Years ago, I would send out at least 80-100 Christmas Cards and I always looked…
My granddaughter has asked for this recipe to be posted….So here is is Cheyenne! Luv ya lots! It seems like we exchange quite a few recipes at our church functions doesn’t it? That is the origin of this recipe…given to me about 33 years ago. (thanks Jan) It has been around a long time…
My grandmother used to make these cabbage rolls regularly. Sooo good …she used an electric skillet. She liked the way the heat would come on and go off! haha! She was a hoot! She also cooked with a pressure cooker regularly. I hope you like them. Me
Thin Cocoa Cake! This recipe came from my Aunt Dorothy about 50 years ago…yes, it is that old …or I am that old…haha! Well, we won’t discuss that subject at this time….that will be another post! 🙂 I started baking cookies and cakes at a very young age. My Mother went to work and…
The Captain and I went on a cruise in Oct of 2009 and I wrote a little somethin’- somethin’ at the beginning of our cruise. (Forgive me for using my own little terms, I make then up as I go. :)) I wanted to share it with you. I also want to share a…
Happy Day before Thanksgiving!!! Thanks giving Dinner is over for us and I have put away all the Fall dinnerware, flatware and decor. Â As I shared in an earlier post, we celebrated Thanksgiving early as the Captain is going to be flying (working) on Thanksgiving Day! Â We have learned over the years that the…
It isn’t even Thanksgiving, but it is time to decorate the trees (yes, I said plural, as we put up several trees at our home). Â Thanksgiving comes later this year…the days until Christmas are few. It is a little over three weeks after Thanksgiving and then it will be Christmas! The pic above is the…
This is a quick easy way to prepare vegetables such as potatoes, onions, parsnips….
My family asks for this salad on Thanksgiving and it has become a tradition. When the twins were little, they called it the “green stuff”!!! The recipe is at least 20 years old. You can use any flavor of Jello, let your imagination be your guide. So easy to prepare…pineapple, mini marshmallows, cool whip….
I promised I would print my Thanksgiving Menu and since we celebrated Thanksgiving early, I can honestly say our guests were pleased. The feedback has been great! I roasted a Turkey Breast for the Turkey and Cornbread Dressing casserole….. and our main entree was of course Turkey…. and we deep fried a 14 pound bird…