When I first read about “caramelizing” onions in a slow cooker a few years ago, I was skeptical. So, I tucked the notion in the… Continue reading
At The First Presbyterian Church Fort Collins, Colorado About 1945-46 After Sunday School and Church we all piled back into the pea green four… Continue reading
With no yeast or kneading required, the recipes for Irish Soda Bread and Love Me Tender Buttermilk-Cream Cheese Biscuits make it possible to enjoy fresh-from-the… Continue reading
On a farm in Northern Colorado 1940’s to 1955 Our Dad loved to go to Sunday School and Church. He also loved to drag… Continue reading
Of course, you can always give the one you love a box of assorted chocolates or a big bouquet of flowers for Valentine’s Day. Perhaps… Continue reading
On a farm in Northern Colorado Born in Kansas, Feb. 15, 1914 to1983 Dad always had a story about everything, whether it was long… Continue reading
Lots of people love their slow cookers. Just as many folks don’t. We tend to be in the latter group. Not because we don’t appreciate… Continue reading
Alma Arlene Webb 1917-2015 Beverly, Kansas and Sterling, Alaska The end of an era closed a chapter of our family history book. After 97… Continue reading
It’s been a few years since I’ve written about tagines, which is the name for those spicy, aromatic stews of North African and the cone-shaped,… Continue reading
The Seahawks and Patriots will square off in Super Bowl XLIX this coming Sunday in Phoenix. If you’re not already set on what kind of… Continue reading
North of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1947- 48Dad and Mom needed to add on to the old farm house as the family had grown by two… Continue reading
The Super Bowl isn’t just about the Patriots vs. the Seahawks. It’s also about teriyaki-spiced crabmeat and smoked mussels vs. baked beans, barbecue pulled pork… Continue reading
About on the farm in Northern Colorado 1937 To 1947 Our Mother complied a genealogy-heritage type book that has wonderful history and pictures of our… Continue reading
Worried your kitchen skills may not be up to pulling together something impressively decadent for Valentine’s Day? Fear not. A pricy restaurant meal isn’t your… Continue reading
Fifteen years ago, I made the first of what would become thousands of meals for my husband, Philippe. Back then, it was our fifth date,… Continue reading
My idea of the perfect meal in winter is soup. Served from a tureen set in the middle of the supper table, it can be… Continue reading
Because they are so versatile and nearly everyone enjoys eating them, I like to keep a stash of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the freezer.… Continue reading
On a farm, Northern, Colorado 1945 and 1947 I do not remember my big-little sister, Virginia Ruth being born in August of 1940- as… Continue reading
On The Farm In Northern Colorado 1940'S Dads name was John Melvin McClure Sr. Moms name was Loretta Edith Cogswell McClure Dad had a knack… Continue reading
On a farm in Northern Colorado and Daniels Lake, North Kenai Now refereed to as Nikiski, Alaska 1940s to present Our New Years Eve on… Continue reading
