I’ve had my share of zucchini bread (and my share of neighbors ringing my doorbell, offering grocery bag loads of zucchini because they had way too much and couldn’t think of any other way to get rid of it!) None, however, has ever been as good as my mom’s. Hers is so moist! She used …
Ten Things I Love About Living in the South
It’s hot right now. And humid! And just, well, icky outside. Makes me miss my northern California days, where we had to wear a sweater sometimes on summer nights. So, I’ll try to focus on the positive… here are ten things I love about living in the South 1. Fireflies (thanks, hodgepodgemom, for reminding me!) …
The Brownies They’ll Never Forget
Long, long ago, I made my brownies from one of those mixes you can buy at the store. And I was content, until I found this recipe. It takes about the same amount of time as using a mix, maybe 5 minutes longer to melt the butter. It tastes immensely better…like chocolate, butter, and sugar …
Advice from an “older woman”
Since February is the “month of love,” I want to share some of the best advice I received when I was engaged to my husband. At my bridal shower, every married lady wrote a piece of advice on a 3 x 5 card for me to keep. One quote in particular sticks in my mind …
Chocolate Pots de Creme
I found this recipe in the old, standard “red and white” cookbook. There are chocolate smudges on the pages. =) Easy to make, and very satisfying, this dessert is best eaten in small portions. The name is pronounced “poh duh KREM.” Very French, and quite delicious! Ingredients: 1 cup light cream (half and half) …
Rainy Day…cookies and an old movie
It’s a drab, rainy day. This kind of weather can drag me down, until I remember it’s a great day to bake cookies and pop in an old, black and white movie! I love black and white movies! Why? Well, here are some reasons: Great acting! Think of those long scenes with pages and pages …
