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March 17, 2023 By Marci Leave a Comment

O’ Ireland…you have captured my heart forever.

When you travel, A new silence goes with you,  And if you listen,  You will hear What your heart would Love to say.                                                                                                                               John O'Donohue The taste of shepherd's pie takes me back to an adventure I will never forget, my time in Ireland with friend and author Susy Flory. I went as the photographer and was charged with the task of helping to gather stories and recipes. ... View the Post

Filed Under: food, Home, marci, Photography, RECIPE, simple treasures, storytellers in action, writing Tagged With: castle, donkey sanctuary., Ireland, photography, recipe, sanctuary

Lakeside Gingerbread Cake

November 15, 2021 By Marci 1 Comment

Lakeside Retreat and Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe

  Big News!  I have a new book coming out in June but it is already up on Amazon for pre-orders, just click the picture in the sidebar or visit Amazon here. Last weekend I went to a local coffee/gift shop here in Gallatin, TN, and handed out a Lakeside Retreat-inspired recipe for Gingerbread Cake. Seriously, the recipe is so good, I already made another cast iron skillet of the yummy cake. Actually, we also ate it for breakfast it was irresistible. But the key to this cake's ... View the Post

Filed Under: food, Home, Lakeside Retreat, life, RECIPE, simple treasures Tagged With: book, homemade, salted caramel sauce, urban retro storyteller

September 11, 2019 By Marci Leave a Comment

Sweet Potato-Black Bean Tacos..and why writing down recipes we know, like the back of our hand, matters.

One of the things I loved about going to Grandma Upton's house was knowing that whatever she cooked up, was sure to be amazing. She had a simple way about her and the way she cooked.  She kept a "drippings" can next to the stove that held bacon grease and was often scooped out of for frying up eggs or pancakes. Her desserts and candies were always cooked to perfection. The only regret is that she didn't write all her recipes down. No one thought to capture Angel Food Pie, until there was ... View the Post

Filed Under: food, RECIPE Tagged With: black bean, grandparents, memoir, recipe

July 22, 2019 By Marci Leave a Comment

The Sweet Taste of Summer!

I love the tastes of summer! Whether it is hamburgers being grilled, fresh corn salad, or a perfectly ripened watermelon. But one of my favorite all time recipes is the classic Strawberry Shortcake! I am not sure if I love it because the sweet berries burst with flavor, the buttery shortcakes are topped with whipped cream, or because I can't savor a serving without thinking of my grandmothers kitchen. Because so many of my memories are tied around food and the hands that helped to create ... View the Post

Filed Under: food, Photography, RECIPE Tagged With: family, fresh, grandma, kitchen, recipe, strawberry shortcake, summer

September 28, 2018 By Marci Leave a Comment

Almond Strawberry Tea Cake ~ simple yet elegant!

Ohh my word! In a time when life is moving a crazy speed, what would you do if you had a few unexpected hours in your day? That happened to me. Today! I thought I was going to work but there was a last minute schedule change and I had the whole afternoon off. I could have done so many things that I feel I am behind on; writing projects, cleaning out my closet, organizing a mountain of papers. My list is endless. I am sure yours is as well. But instead, I thought about the ... View the Post

Filed Under: food Tagged With: almond, cake, entertain, food, Julia Childs, party, simple, strawberries, tea

December 9, 2017 By Marci Leave a Comment

Marshmallows from Scratch? Your Hot Cocoa will thank you!

I remember the first time I read that Martha Stewart had made her marshmallows from scratch. I thought..GEEZ woman..get a life! I mean you can buy a bag of marshmallows for a $1.50! But then I saw a recipe for the marshmallows and figured I would give it a shot. At least I could cross that off my bucket list. WOWZA. They were so amazingly easy and yummy! when I swapped out the peppermint extract for the vanilla it took our hot cocoa drinking to a whole new level. All I have to say is I ... View the Post

Filed Under: Empty Nest: Strategies To Help Your Kids Take Flight, food, RECIPE Tagged With: easy, hot cocoa, marshmallows, peppermint

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welcome It is hard to talk about me, without talking about us!    The Seither Family.  John and I have been married for over twenty five years. From the day we said “I do”, it has been quite an adventure.  One of the biggest things people notice about our family is the size. Yes, there are six kids, proof that  God has a sense of humor. I tell people that ask if we are done with six. “No” I promptly reply. “We were done at four! But the last two were too cute to send back.” Read More

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