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...

A Nutty Main Course

by | Apr 19, 2017 | Cooks' Corner

After an extremely busy weekend, I decided to go the quick route, choosing a topic from a list that I have.  April is National Pecan Month.  We often associate pecans with sweet dishes, but when I looked through pecan recipes that my family enjoyed in the past, some...

Celebrate Easter!

by | Apr 12, 2017 | Cooks' Corner

  As a child, one of my favorite holidays was Resurrection Sunday, also known as Easter.  My siblings and I received baskets of goodies which often included ruffly socks or tights to wear with our dresses.  Sometimes Mom made our Easter dresses, and sometimes...