A Day to Remember

by | May 25, 2017 | Cooks' Corner

For me, this year’s Memorial Day takes on a new meaning.  Besides remembering those who gave their lives for our country, I will be thinking of my wedding day forty-one years ago. Bob and I meant every word we vowed when we uttered the words, “Till death do us part.” ...

May is the month for salads

by | May 17, 2017 | Cooks' Corner

Lately, I find myself eating a lot of salads.  I tend to make them with leaf lettuces instead of iceberg lettuce. I usually purchase artisan lettuces that come four to a container that includes a mixture of red and green varieties.  My practice is to wash each head...

Motherhood and Me

by | May 10, 2017 | Cooks' Corner

To say I was not ready for motherhood when it happened is an understatement.  My husband Bob and I wanted children, but my desire was to finish my college degree before we started our family.  However, the Lord had another plan for me. In March of 1978, I found out...

It’s hotter than you think

by | May 3, 2017 | Cooks' Corner

The fifth day of May (Cinco de Mayo) brings with it a focus on Mexican-style food.  My family has always enjoyed this cuisine, so I have prepared several Mexican-type dishes over the years. Many of the dishes are spicy hot, but I tend to reduce the amount of hot...

With Egg on His Face

by | Apr 26, 2017 | Cooks' Corner

Spring’s emphasis on new life brings eggs to mind.  Birds are finding mates, building nests, and depositing the hard-shell coated beginnings of their offspring.  I have fond memories of coloring and hiding eggs for Easter, yet the recollection ceases to be pleasant...