Our Indy son Nick is a great cook, but when I arrive for a visit I like to give him a break in the kitchen. But as hard as I tried, one morning several days before Christmas he beat me to the kitchen and he served up a creation that will become a “go to” […]
Why I Write This Blog…And What It Means To Me
(Written January 16, 2018) Every Day Is A Gift The older I get, the faster each year seems to pass. And the more grateful I am for each and every day. In fact, my blog has become even more important to me with every passing year. And after losing a dear friend in a tragic […]
Emma’s Recipe For A Perfect Thanksgiving – From A Grandchild’s Perspective
Yesterday I finally got around to sorting papers and cleaning out my office files, and I stumbled across this recipe for a perfect Thanksgiving. And the recipe brought tears to my eyes. Our oldest granddaughter Emma brought this recipe to me last year when their family drove “over the river and through the woods” to […]
Parmesan Cheese Lids Make Spill Proof Cups
When a little girl asks for a bedtime drink to take to her room…this is a GREAT way to oblige! Simply save the lids from empty Parmesan cheese containers, then wash, and screw one onto a Mason jar filled with ice water. Snap open the lid and insert a straw… Voila! A perfect drink cup that […]
Gluten Free Recipes – Ask And You Shall Receive – Coming Soon!
Many people have asked me to share some gluten free recipes here on Meemaw Eats. But since I have no experience with that type of cooking I have been hesitant to pass along recipes that are not “tried and true…and taste tested by me.” A gluten free diet is helpful for anyone who suffers from […]
Kids In The Kitchen – A Wonderful Place Where Memories Are Made
The kitchen, ANY kitchen, is my Happy Place. And that place makes me even happier if kids are in the kitchen with me. It’s easy to find tasks for kids to do, no matter how young they are. I simply look for age appropriate tasks such as crushing corn flakes when we make our own […]
Delaney’s Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes – With A Splash Of Apple Cider
Once Autumn arrives, some people get a little carried away with pumpkin. I’ve seen pumpkin added to almost everything! Recently I stumbled across this blog post from four years ago, and I decided this is one pumpkin dish that has stood the test of time. So take a trip down memory lane with me as […]
Fried Cornmeal Mush – My Childhood Winter Breakfast Revisited
Mush. When you hear that word, what comes to mind? A dogsled race? An overcooked vegetable? I’ve told you before how smells and tastes of food can trigger long forgotten memories, and for me that word “Mush” brings back some wonderful childhood memories. Memories of waking up on a frigid Iowa winter morning, curled up […]
Dirt Pudding – A Classic Kid’s Dessert From The 1970’s That’s Still A Home Run
Dirt Pudding? Please let me explain. In the 1970s our boys lived on baseball fields. And when they weren’t playing “for real” they would assemble backyard teams of friends for wiffle ball tournaments that would go on until darkness forced them to quit. They would come home covered with dirt, and their hair soaked with […]
Floating, Fishing, Food and FUN! We did it ALL…With Family!
FUN comes in many forms for our family, and our recent long weekend in Indy was filled with many kinds. And some of that fun even required WORMS! Our son and his family live in a wonderful neighborhood which includes their own neighborhood swimming pool as well as several beautiful ponds. Their kid-friendly home is […]