by Sara Ray | Jul 15, 2020 | Cooks' Corner
There is an old saying that “All good things must come to an end.” Fourteen years ago, on July 13, 2006, The Shelbyville News contained my first “Cooks’ Corner” column. Others had written it before my turn started, and it was amazing to me that the...
by Sara Ray | Apr 2, 2020 | Cooks' Corner
What a month March has been. I don’t think any of us would want to repeat it! Life has changed for all of us, and in light of the current situation, I am going to provide recipes that may help with meals during this time. During a conversation with my...
by Sara Ray | Mar 11, 2020 | Cooks' Corner
The phrase “Use your noodle!” is another way of saying, “make use of your intelligence!” My parents instilled in me the idea that there are many ways to get things accomplished. Sometimes all it takes is a little brainpower. Both Dad and Mom were experts at solving...
by Sara Ray | Feb 5, 2020 | Cooks' Corner
Here we are in February, which happens to be National Canned Food Month. Lots of different edible items are available in cans, and those of us who have gardens often save our produce by canning it in jars. In this case, “can” refers to a container. The word “can”...
by Sara Ray | Jan 8, 2020 | Cooks' Corner
One thing I learned early in life is that it is a blessing to have good neighbors. My childhood was spent in a suburb of Knoxville, Tennessee. Known as “Fountain City,” it was annexed by the larger municipality during my early elementary school years. My family...
