I made this recipe in memory of Mom who would have celebrated her 96th birthday recently. As you can see from this photo, she looked good in the color. I thought creating one of her recipes which she handwrote for my sisters and me (she had beautiful handwriting) in red would be appropriate. I remember... Continue Reading →
Vintage Recipe & Funny Story for Mother’s Day
What do you do when your dad’s birthday falls on or near Mother’s Day? You celebrate big time! Dad worked on the railroad for the majority of his life. He was proud of his conductor's uniform. Dad was born on May 12, 1926. He was one of 11 children. I don’t know if my grandma... Continue Reading →
Mom’s Funny Story for Mother’s Day
This is a story Mom, Joan Brewer, told me several years ago while sitting in my kitchen. I just about fell off my chair laughing. She and her friend Joyce were young girls when this all happened during the Great Depression. They stayed in contact for many years. Sadly, Joyce has since passed on. This past... Continue Reading →
Dad had a Dalmatian Plantation!
Today is Mother’s Day. I have the best Mom in the world and she has been a wonderful role model for me. I love her very much and am so proud of her. We’ll be dining together tonight. Today is also my Dad’s birthday. I wrote this story years ago about one of Dad’s hobbies.... Continue Reading →