Who knew that adults would devour ants on a log? I added that last minute to the menu of our Childhood Favorites holiday party. Other favs? PB&J—dressed up slightly to look like stained glass cookies. Meatballs—no surprises there. No matter what, even though I don’t get it, those go quickly. Bourbon mini hot dogs—a moreContinue reading “Childhood Favorites”
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In a Pickle with too many Veggies? Time to Pickle
Rainbow carrots & jalapenos and red onions A very long time ago I learned how to make refrigerator pickles. I played around with pickling spice mixtures, then realized I wasn’t an enormous fan of pickles. What I failed to appreciate at the time is that these quick-pickling combos brilliantly work with all kinds of veggies. Continue reading “In a Pickle with too many Veggies? Time to Pickle”
Happy Sticks, Love Rocks, and the Many Ways We're Staying Connected During the Pandemic
During the coronavirus spread and amid all the fear, I continue to be heartened by the displays of humanity and community by my friends, family, neighbors, and so many around the world. It goes without saying that medical professionals are performing sheer acts of heroism by going to work every day on the front linesContinue reading “Happy Sticks, Love Rocks, and the Many Ways We're Staying Connected During the Pandemic”
Nursery Class Picture Paper
While digging through an old buffet drawer, I discovered a leaflet stuck to the bottom. I pulled it out and discovered this super sweet Picture Paper booklet by Louise M. Oglevee. The 4-page booklets, often used in Sunday School, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. This one belonged to Sim’s great Aunt Margaret. TheContinue reading “Nursery Class Picture Paper”
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