North Nikiski, Alaska 1990 I certainly hope everyone had a Happy Halloween. The following story is about our black cat named Frack. Her twin sister… Continue reading
On a farm in Northern Colorado 1937 to 1955 and in North Kenai, Alaska 1967 I always smile when I think of Halloween and the… Continue reading
For many, comfort food doesn’t get much better than pot roast with mashed potatoes and gravy. Cooked stovetop, it won’t take long for the aroma… Continue reading
Although technically a fruit (they have seeds and grow on a vine), thick, hard-skinned winter squash are members of the gourd family and are treated… Continue reading
Growing up on the on a farm 1937 to 1955 I grew up on a farm in northern Colorado. I lived there until I got… Continue reading
The next time you are asked to contribute a dish for a party, potluck, church supper or some other gathering, the recipes here for ribs,… Continue reading
North Kenai now Nikiski, 1967 Also a tribute to my little, little brother, Jim McClure, October 2, 2016. Moose liver dredged in flour… Continue reading
I grew up in a time when fresh parsley garnished everything, so, I use parsley a lot and I always have it on hand. When… Continue reading
Laura Titera, Charis Assisted Living Kenai, Alaska. 1916 to 2016 We recently had the honor of attending the 100th birthday of a pretty little… Continue reading
I had a wonderful conversation by e-mail and Facebook with good friends about how we survived our youth. We saw Tarzan almost naked and Jane… Continue reading
Now that fall is here, apples not readily seen during the year have become increasingly available, with a fresh crop of the more common apples… Continue reading
This summer’s memories starting in June. We were blessed with Bobs daughter, Daphene and husband Jeff Goff for a 11 day visit. They also combined… Continue reading
Oh, my gosh! It hardly gets funnier than watching Lucy Ricardo and best friend Ethel Mertz working in a candy factory as inept candy wrappers.… Continue reading
October, 1962 Fort Collins, Colorado, Brick house on Smith Street I was reminded of the following story, when I saw this on Facebook. “If… Continue reading
1 (5 to 6-pound) whole redfish, cleaned and scaled, with head left on ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for brushing on fish1 large onion,… Continue reading
In the base of a fish poacher (with rack removed), or large stainless steel roasting pan, place the ½ each of the wine, fish stock,… Continue reading
Watermelon and Cantaloupe Gazpacho takes advantage of the wonderful melons that are abundant at this time of year. It’s a refreshing end-of-summer soup and a… Continue reading
If you want to end the summer with a bang and be reminded how the best and simplest ingredients produce the most magical results, then… Continue reading
A dish full of steamed Thai-Style Mussels and Clams is a little deceiving. For the uninitiated, it appears to be a lot of work and… Continue reading
Boulder Point, Gails Homestead, About 1988 Nikiski, Alaska “How in the world are you going to haul a pig?” One of my friends asked… Continue reading
