Category Archives: cooking
Grandma’s Apron
I love aprons, they remind of my childhood. They automatically conjure up memories of a kitchen filled with the aroma of bread baking or canning season and me and my Mother filling the jars. I have sold almost every apron … Continue reading
Yummy Cheesy Potato Soup
A tradition in my home in cold weather is potato soup. My children love, love it. Easy to make and easy on the pocketbook. My recipe: 4 medium white potatoes, peeled and cubed bite size 1 bunch of green onions, … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Day
Just a few pictures from Thanksgiving to share with everyone. Our host for the day, David the son and brother who loves to cook! Well it is possible after his first experience of the whole family he may think twice … Continue reading
Life in the Retired Lane
I missed getting a blog posted today….so this post will suffice for two days! I got up at 5:09 a.m., very, very, very early for me! It was grandparent’s day at my two grandson’s school. It was a very important … Continue reading
Blue and Pomegranate ‘Um Sweet
Hello everyone in tablescape bloggersville! Thanks to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for hosting our weekly event. Please check out her link to see all of the marvelous tablescapes ready for review today. I am not sure I … Continue reading
Finger Lickin’ Turnovers
Recently I was a guest in Deb’s home for dinner. The grandchildren of her family were all there making for a great time no matter what food was served. When I asked what I could to to help prepare dinner … Continue reading
Dishes, Dishes, Dishes
What is it about these beautiful, wonderful, shiny, colorful, mood setting, fired objects that make them so irresistible. Deb and I have a hard time deciding who is the most passionate about dinnerware and table settings in general. I never … Continue reading
My Little Tablescape in Red
I love bright bold colors…when I found these square red plates with matching pieces at Kohl’s it was a no brainer that I would need a few. In my new little apartment I have this very, very, small table so … Continue reading
What a Hoot
It seems owls are cropping up everywhere these days. And I love them! They are cute and whimsical. So let’s do a little show and tell, shall we? I love City Chic Country Mouse for many reasons, most notably their … Continue reading
‘Tis the Season
A few years ago I was a critic of the holiday season starting in July. However, now that the “Chics” have to plan for things in advance, Cyber Monday is only 21 days away, it never seems we can get … Continue reading