“As we express our gratitude we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John F Kennedy The leaves are turning from green to vibrant hues of yellow and red before falling to the ground and being raked into piles. Fall is a time of year when things are being wrapped up for the year and the beginning of the quickly approaching Holiday season. I have Christmas cards ordered, but I am NOT ready to ... View the Post
Pumpkin Scones Have Arrived. Let Fall Begin!
I love it when the air gets crisp and green foliage is replaced by vibrant hues of yellow, red, and orange. Fall is a time of year when I try new soup recipes and look forward to my favorite ones simmering on the stove. We swap out taco salad for taco soup, well you get the picture! A few years ago I cooked up pumpkin from scratch. Just sayin', once you have crossed over to the homemade side it is hard to go back. I had no idea it was so easy. But, if you are still using canned pumpkin- ... View the Post
Ireland Here We Come!
Check-in. Passport scans. Long flights with little legroom. Over 2.5 miles of walking from one terminal to another. But, we finally arrived in Ireland! After checking into our quaint room, and enjoying a hot dinner, we were ready to collapse! It was hard to remember what day it was. With 8 hour difference, our clocks were a wee bit off. So far I have loved hearing all the accents and extreme politeness. "Thanks a million! Perfect. Thank you so much. Have a lovely time." I will be ... View the Post
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
If you have a goal to WRITE
I never thought I would be a writer. In fact, if my high school yearbook had a category for "Least likely to publish anything-EVER", I would have won by a landslide. During my high school years, we learned on a manual typewriter and worked our way up to an electric typewriter. After many hours spent trying to catch up on all the tedious drills, I finally made a passing grade. As far as I know, I still am the ONLY Ponderosa Bruin to ever be demoted from electric typewriter back to ... View the Post
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
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