Yesterday my friend and neighbor, Gaye, gave us this Christmas card. Inside she wrote, “This was David’s favorite card last year so he ordered several (8!) boxes after Christmas. I think he knew I would need the reminder.” She went on to explain that this is the same design of the card we gave them … Read more
After a full-on Thanksgiving week of turkey, baked sliced ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, and a zillion side dishes I am usually “over-it.” Toss in a couple of holiday parties featuring turkey or ham and when Christmas dinner rolls around I am designing a menu based on pasta sauce or even meatloaf! I don’t think it … Read more
Last week I was given the gift of spending time with my niece Crystal and her family. After 6 years of classes, while raising three children and still working part of that time, Crystal realized a life-long dream of becoming a registered nurse. We attended her graduation and then the pinning ceremony later that day. … Read more
When my niece Crystal called and said her graduation and pinning from nurses training was being held on December 11th in Grand Junction, Colorado I said “UGH!” My mind screamed No! Traveling from Tennessee to Colorado in December is NOT a good idea! Fast forward through the summer and fall and as quick as ever December … Read more
We buy a 40-pound box of sweet potatoes from a local farmer every fall. I cannot tell you the exact science behind why sweet potatoes direct from the farm tastes so much better than sweet potatoes from the grocery store … but trust me, they do! We dine on sweet potatoes all winter long. When … Read more
My Chief Starbucks-loving husband and I had an appointment about an hour away from our home. Since we were leaving early in the morning, I knew it meant a stop at the Starbucks down the road. [Side note: I don’t drink coffee. I have never drunk coffee. I like to cook and bake with coffee granules … Read more