1940’s to Now Several years ago I was given a little book from my grandson, Michael and my great grand daughter Cecile, that is… Continue reading
On the farm in Northern Colorado 1940’S to 1955 If you asked my Dad what kind of pie he wanted, he would say “gooseberry”… Continue reading
One of the first banana cakes I ever made was heavy and, surprisingly, not as moist as I had hoped. The cakes presented here are… Continue reading
So brilliant are the images on the pages of Pat’s Branning’s extraordinarily crafted “Magnolias, Porches & Sweet Tea: Recipes, Stories & Art from the Lowcountry,”… Continue reading
About 1991 or ‘92 North Nikiski, Alaska We built our house and had lived comfortably for four years without electricity or running water. It was… Continue reading
1940’s on a farm North of Fort Collins, Colorado May 1 was a big day for all us grade school kids. We spent the… Continue reading
Come this time of the year, many seafood lovers want to know how to best to handle in-season soft-shell crabs. Pricey – and a delicacy… Continue reading
I have had many e-mails and conversations with people who read this column. Most of them I can repeat and some I cannot! From… Continue reading
Depending on the season, some tropical fruits, such as mango, kiwifruit and papaya are easily found at the supermarket. But, what about odd-looking, lesser-known fruits… Continue reading
NORTHERN COLORADO 1940 TO 1955 EASTER was a big holiday at our house. School was closed for Good Friday. We dyed our eggs on Good… Continue reading
Vegetarian eating is an effective and positive way to help animals, go green and adapt a healthier lifestyle. For some, it’s a way of living,… Continue reading
We’ve just been planted with another kiss from the authors of the newly released “Tupelo Honey Café: New Southern Flavors from the Blue Ridge Mountains.”… Continue reading
Northern Colorado 1936-1955 Have you heard or read the speech that Paul Harvey gave in 1978 at the National FFA Convention? The words “So… Continue reading
Some new, out-of-the box recipes, from our friends at Post Foods, makes it possible to enjoy one of America’s favorite breakfast cereals, Honey Bunches of… Continue reading
1937 to 1955 Northern Colorado If you turned off Highway 14 going east out of Fort Collins, at Cactus Hill Observatory Grade School District… Continue reading
OH MY! Spring has grabbed me by the thumbs! It does not help to get nursery catalogues and flower books in the mail! I have… Continue reading
As readers of this column already know, I’ve uncovered some real finds over the years at yard sales, thrift stores and flea markets. At a… Continue reading
Northern Colorado 1937 To 1955 As I said before - I owe my interest in cooking and sewing to my Mom. And my interest in… Continue reading
Fans of 2011’s “Quick-Fix Vegan: Healthy, Homestyle Meals in 30 Minutes or Less,” by best-selling author/chef Robin Robertson, will be delighted to know that Robertson’s… Continue reading
If you’re looking for a dessert to serve on St. Patrick’s Day, a day that honors the patron saint of Ireland who was born in… Continue reading
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