by Sara Ray | Jun 28, 2017 | Cooks' Corner
Thinking of the upcoming Independence Day holiday has me feeling rather nostalgic. For many years, the fourth day of July meant attending my Dad’s family reunion. It was held around noon, so it never interfered with fireworks displays later in the evening. Our...
by Sara Ray | Jun 21, 2017 | Cooks' Corner
For as long as I can remember, tea has been a part of my life. Sometimes hot, sometimes cold; sometimes strong, sometimes weak; sometimes black, sometimes green, sometimes herbal – no matter the temperature or type, it seems like there is always tea. My mother’s cure...
by Sara Ray | Jun 16, 2017 | Cooks' Corner
Summer may not have started officially, but hotter days have already made their appearance. When the temperatures creep above 85 degrees, who wants to turn on the oven? Cooking on the grill is an excellent way to keep the heat outside where it belongs. As I was...
by Sara Ray | Jun 7, 2017 | Cooks' Corner
I may have grown up in the South, but my first real introduction to Southern Gospel music came from my late husband, who was born and raised in Indiana. Bob especially loved quartet-style songs; he sang in a few four-part groups at various times through the...
by Sara Ray | May 31, 2017 | Cooks' Corner
The month of May is almost over; however, I would say that its status as National Strawberry Month can bleed over into June. That is only my opinion, but those who enjoy strawberries would agree wholeheartedly. I was searching for recipes on a completely different...
by Sara Ray | 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.” ...
by Sara Ray | 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...
by Sara Ray | 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...
by Sara Ray | 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...
by Sara Ray | 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...
