Ahhh…REST. It was time for me, and the Roman poet, Ovid, said it best. “Get Rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” As many of you know, I spent the months of November and December in a whirlwind of activity. I worked with a wonderful computer guru to add another layer of […]
Finally! All Seven Grands Together For GrandCamp 2018
As our grands get older it’s becoming more and more difficult to get all of them together. Between baseball, soccer, softball and more mini camps than you can shake a stick at…they are busy bees all summer. We had to squeeze in “Cousin Togetherness Time” wherever and whenever we could. So one overnight was all […]
A Quick and Easy Gingerbread House…Just In Time For The Holidays
Many folks get into the holiday spirit in a BIG way, and sometimes we’ve all bitten off more than we can chew when it comes to the decorating and baking and gift buying and present wrapping. I am always on the lookout for recipes that allow me to cut a few corners during this busy […]
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 […]
Making Homemade Pasta From Scratch – It’s Child’s Play!
Making homemade pasta is much easier than most people think. It’s basically a mixture of eggs, flour and water, and maybe a sprinkle of salt (depending on which Italian grandma is making it!). So when our Indy girls spent a week with us this summer, (we call it GrandCamp) I decided it was the perfect time […]
Meemaw’s Rainbow Salad…A Healthy, Kid Friendly Addition To Your Dinner
When you’re looking for a quick and easy (and HEALTHY) salad…THIS is the one to try! I created this salad myself when I was searching for recipes children could make in the Cooking With Kids classes I taught through our local community college…and in my private lessons too. This salad was a hit […]
Three Ingredient Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Treats…A Quick and Yummy Snack
When we spend time with our grandgirls in Indy I like to have a special treat ready for the girls when they burst through the front door after school. And these cinnamon and sugar sprinkled flour tortilla shells are the easiest treat you’ll ever make! This is MY kind of treat. Simple. Inexpensive. No fuss. […]
Resurrection “Empty Tomb” Biscuits…An Easter Lesson
Easter is almost here, so it’s a perfect time to share a recipe called Resurrection “Empty Tomb” Biscuits. And you’ll never believe how I ended up with the recipe in the first place. My good friend Nancy is an avid reader, and so am I. Recently she told me about a book she said I […]
Laney’s Breakfast Smoothie for Kids
Who doesn’t love a smoothie for breakfast? I’m proud to say granddaughter Laney already knows her way around the kitchen, so one morning I followed her as she whipped up smoothies for herself and her sisters. And as I watched how confidently and efficiently she moved through the process I was transported back in time […]