Tag: Cakes
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Laboring to make things work
I keep asking myself, “Where has the time gone?” Labor Day, the unofficial end to summer, is one week from today, and I already see signs of autumn. Leaves are falling here and there, and my garden is slowing down; even the zucchini plants are barely producing anything. Another word for labor is “work.” I […]
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Dealing with too much of a good thing
Last week I finally managed to make a food donation to the Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter. It is something I have meant to do since I managed to purchase several 4-packs of the wrong flavor of canned cat food. I also took the towels I used to dry my dog, as he is no longer […]
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The Icing on the Cake
June is a popular month for weddings. A glance at my monthly calendar reminded me that thirty-one years ago, my youngest sister, Melissa, chose the 25th of June for her marriage ceremony. For some reason, memories of that time came in like a flood. Melissa chose a country theme for her nuptials and asked me […]
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It’s not easy being green
Unless Easter happens to fall in March, the only holiday really celebrated during the month is St. Patrick’s Day, which is not that big of a deal. Unlike the major holidays, it doesn’t merit a day off work, and the mail is still delivered. One thing we associate with St. Patrick’s Day is the color […]
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Some like it sweeter
This past Sunday (January 13th) was one of those days I felt like I needed to bake a cake. It was my late husband’s birthday, and for many years it was my practice to make him a sweet treat in celebration. I had not done so for quite some time (it was the seventh one […]
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Sift your way into March
Many of my readers have commented about how much they enjoy stories about my grandchildren. When I first started writing Cooks’ Corner, I only had one granddaughter; now I have three, plus four grandsons. Maggie stories permeated my earliest columns. Then Vivian, Lincoln (Maggie’s brother), and Liam arrived within six months of each other. Melody […]
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An October Blessing
October has arrived! For me, the month always begins with a celebration for my granddaughter, Vivian, who was born on the first. This year she turned seven. I went to her birthday party on Saturday; it was held a day early to make it easier for out-of-town family to attend. Several years ago, a family […]
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Strawberry Month May Be Extended…
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 topic when I found several recipes that are worth including […]