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Grandma Smells….
It’s possible….okay, it’s probable…that this wasn’t the greeting you had in mind for Mother’s Day. I’m fairly certain the greeting card companies have not yet developed a “You Smell” category … Read More
What Will I Do Today?
Ahhh. Retirement. I wake up with the sun filling my room with light (the glowing dial on the clock finally seared through my closed eyes). Bluebirds are singing (the fire … Read More
Fairy Gardening
I am a benevolent landlord. My lessees have free electricity, free WiFi and free rent. Very benevolent. Of course, I really have no choice. I rent to Fairies. While I … Read More
Our House is a very, very, very fine house….
Here’s something you probably didn’t know about me. When I was a little girl, I lived in a huge home. Almost a Castle. You might even call it an … Read More
Martha Stewart Show. I have more pictures so I must have more to say
On the first of many early mornings, Luci had no idea what was going on, where she was going or who she would see. It appears as though she really … Read More
Dear Martha: Thank you….I have some small suggestions
Dear Martha: Thank you for inviting us to be in the audience of your show. We had a ball. I do, however, have some small suggestions. Just in case you … Read More
Category Archives:
Recipes
Appetizers
Butterfly Day – Recipe – Pretzel Butterflies: Healthy Version
As a strategy, I would suggest making the Celery Butterflies before you make the Candy Butterflies. You will have a much better response. I promise. RECIPE: PRETZEL BUTTERFLIES – HEALTHY … Read More »
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Beverages
Tom and Jerry (not the cat and mouse)
I do love Tom ‘n Jerry cartoons. Do you remember when Jerry turned on all the faucets in the kitchen and then froze the floor with lines from the refrigerator? … Read More »
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Breakfast
Croissant a’la Baileys
Quick, it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day. Gather up some crescent rolls, cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar. Oh, and let me introduce you to my little friend … Baileys Original … Read More »
Recipe: Overnight French Toast
When we first started visiting our cottage (about 20 years ago) we had about 900 square feet in total and generally about 20 people per visit. That gave everyone about … Read More »
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Candy
Home Made Sprinkles for St. Patrick’s Day
I made home-made sprinkles yesterday. But, I’m not crazy. I didn’t have any green sprinkles in my cupboard. I had pink pigs, brown cows and yellow flowers, but no green … Read More »
White Christmas Pie
I’m going to share a family recipe with you. Just you alone, so don’t tell anyone. It’s a secret. White Christmas Pie. Ahhhh. The defining food of our family’s Christmas … Read More »
Pretzel Reindeer
I think I (finally) hit my stride. I unpacked most of my Christmas bins last night and have been stringing, fluffing, decorating, glueing and glittering ever since. I had … Read More »
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Canning
How to can tomatoes with duct tape
I came out of my office yesterday morning, and was greeted by a glorious sight. Mr. H. was canning tomatoes… With duct tape. Before I get to the duct tape, … Read More »
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Cookin' with the kids
How to Bait a Leprechaun Trap? – With tiny doughnuts!
St. Patrick’s Day will soon be here, and Leprechauns will be running amuck. I have it on good authority (my grand-kids) that these little Irish miscreants will soon be playing … Read More »
Recipe: Christmas Mice
Now that I have found three fun pretzel recipes, I’m pretty sure I need to add “Pretzel Recipes” as a category in my recipe file. You know how it is. … Read More »
Thanksgiving Turkey Pretzels
My apologies to anyone who might have wanted this fun little recipe before … let’s say … Thanksgiving. Sometimes life intervenes. Just as I was getting ready to post, I … Read More »
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Desserts
Home-made Peeps (ish) or The Peep Show Smack-Down
They were judging me. Staring at me with their cold, lifeless eyes. It was if they were saying (with their preternaturally sharpened and curlicued beaks) “You want a little of … Read More »
Croissant a’la Baileys
Quick, it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day. Gather up some crescent rolls, cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar. Oh, and let me introduce you to my little friend … Baileys Original … Read More »
How to Bait a Leprechaun Trap? – With tiny doughnuts!
St. Patrick’s Day will soon be here, and Leprechauns will be running amuck. I have it on good authority (my grand-kids) that these little Irish miscreants will soon be playing … Read More »
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Cakes
Garbage Dump Cake
Garbage Dump Cake In the day, we just called this Dump Cake (lots of dumping going on), and I’ve seen reference to Garbage Cake as well…so…Garbage Dump Cake seems very … Read More »
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Cookies
Thanksgiving Turkey Pretzels
My apologies to anyone who might have wanted this fun little recipe before … let’s say … Thanksgiving. Sometimes life intervenes. Just as I was getting ready to post, I … Read More »
Pilgrim Hat Cookies
How lucky we are that my brother and his family come early for Thanksgiving week. There is nothing better than the “dinner was great, let’s get in our jammies and … Read More »
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Other Treats
Home-made Peeps (ish) or The Peep Show Smack-Down
They were judging me. Staring at me with their cold, lifeless eyes. It was if they were saying (with their preternaturally sharpened and curlicued beaks) “You want a little of … Read More »
Croissant a’la Baileys
Quick, it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day. Gather up some crescent rolls, cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar. Oh, and let me introduce you to my little friend … Baileys Original … Read More »
How to Bait a Leprechaun Trap? – With tiny doughnuts!
St. Patrick’s Day will soon be here, and Leprechauns will be running amuck. I have it on good authority (my grand-kids) that these little Irish miscreants will soon be playing … Read More »
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Pies and Tarts
White Christmas Pie
I’m going to share a family recipe with you. Just you alone, so don’t tell anyone. It’s a secret. White Christmas Pie. Ahhhh. The defining food of our family’s Christmas … Read More »
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Jams, Jellies, Sauces and Pickles
Recipe: Piccalilli (Chow Chow)
About a year after Mr. H. and I bought our summer home (900 square feet packed with family), a new neighbor moved in. Eddie. Eddie was from Louisiana; and when I say … Read More »
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Main Dish
Recipe: The Best Black Eyed Pea Recipe. Ever.
Every New Year’s Day since I can remember I have had Black Eyed Peas for New Year’s Day Dinner. Not just Black Eyed Peas, but Black Eyed Peas with … Read More »
Recipe: Smoky Salmon Burgers – Not My Momma’s Salmon Patties
Dear Martha: I don’t imagine you have ever done this, but every once in a while, Mr. H. and I will have a “what vile food were you made to … Read More »
Recipe: Charlie's Churrasco Chicken (Brazilian Churrasco de Frango)
At Camp Grandmama and Grampy Campy a couple of years ago, one of our themes for the week was Friendship Day (in fact, it really WAS Friendship Day). I … Read More »
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Salads
Recipe: Rujak – Sumatran Pungent Fruit Salad
On the first Sunday in August, many countries celebrate World Friendship Day. Unfortunately, here in the U.S., this celebration has largely been forgotten. Okay, okay, I get it. Just another … Read More »
Recipe: Watermelon Tomato Salad
A couple of weeks ago, I discovered (and shared) a recipe for Watermelon Corn Salad (yum) and I am pretty sure I told you about Watermelon Tomato salad as well. … Read More »
Recipe: Watermelon and Corn Salad
A few years ago, I found a recipe for a Watermelon Tomato Salad. What a wonderful concept, I thought. Combining two of my favorite summer foods in a salad. (Oh, … Read More »
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Soups and Stews
Recipe: The Best Black Eyed Pea Recipe. Ever.
Every New Year’s Day since I can remember I have had Black Eyed Peas for New Year’s Day Dinner. Not just Black Eyed Peas, but Black Eyed Peas with … Read More »
Recipe: Curried Carrot Soup
In my mind, I am completely organized for Easter. Reality is not my friend. I did, however, make a huge pot of Carrot Soup. We’ll have this on Saturday with … Read More »
Recipe: Curried Kwanzaa Stew
I cannot imagine a vegetable soup or stew that tastes better than Kwanzaa Stew. I made it for the first time years ago (at least 12 years ago!) for my … Read More »
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Vegetables
Recipe: The Best Black Eyed Pea Recipe. Ever.
Every New Year’s Day since I can remember I have had Black Eyed Peas for New Year’s Day Dinner. Not just Black Eyed Peas, but Black Eyed Peas with … Read More »
Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower with Parsley Sauce
Mr. H. and I have decided that the couple who cooks together…well…they get to eat more things than spaghetti, pizza and hamburger patties together. And…it’s fun….(as long as he … Read More »
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