Of all of the complaints that I hear from young women about their boyfriend/fiance/husband – the complaint that he “won’t grow up” probably tops the list. Which presents one of the more frustrating dichotomies of life: girls/women do seem to mature faster than boys/men. So, what do you do if […]
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Strawberry Pie
0 commentsThis was and is one of my children’s favorite pie recipes. It’s loaded with fresh strawberries, is quite tasty and can also be made with sugar-free Jello if you want or need to cut down on some calories. However, even with regular Jello, this pie is more figure-friendly than most other […]
It Plugs In!
0 commentsI posted a video on YouTube that is titled “5 Things a Man Should NEVER Give a Woman.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg9zOemSMEQ&list=UUKN0j1q9teIYf_L5ygfT9uQ&index=2&feature=plcp On that list is “anything that plugs in” – unless said man is given specific permission to buy an item that plugs in. And, to further clarify how to do this […]
Carrie's Strawberry Salad
0 commentsSince April is strawberry month – at least in the area of the country where I am from and where I currently live – I’ll be posting my favorite strawberry recipes. I was born in Hammond, Louisiana – declared “The Strawberry Capital of the World” after the Civil War (other towns and areas now […]
Still a Little Boy
0 commentsIt’s April and for the last two weeks, it has also been spring officially. It seems that all of humanity takes a deep breath and drinks in the new, fresh smells of grass and flowers, observing how things come to life after a long period of dormancy. I know I […]
Tuna Salad
0 commentsTuna salad? Kind of boring, isn’t it? Well, not in my house! In fact tuna salad is one of my family’s favorite things to eat. And, this recipe is actually one that is an adaptation of my Uncle Gary’s. I’ve added a few more pinches of this and that. A […]
Courtship and Commitment
0 commentsSome days, I just hate to hear the pop culture news as it seems that so many famous folk just can’t keep their commitments to each other for an extended period of time. Keeping a commitment amongst us mere mortals is hard but, fortunately, it has been reported that the […]
Yellow Cake From Scratch: The "Holy Grail" of Cake Recipes
0 commentsFor as long as I can recall, I have been on a seemingly futile search for a from-scratch yellow cake recipe that would taste good, be moist and have a similar texture as a boxed cake mix. The primary reason for my search is that I don’t particularly care for […]
Courtship and Communication
0 commentsLast week, I wrote about the importance of making the right connection with your romantic interest. For that connection to have a future, it must be more than just a physical attraction – you must like each other. And, as friends do, so must a romantic couple which is to […]
Boston Cream Pie
0 commentsTomorrow – March 17th – is a milestone birthday for my handsome half. His two favorite desserts are Boston Cream Pie and Cherry pie or cobbler. I’ll be making both to serve at his birthday party so he’ll be able to enjoy both. Here’s the Boston Cream Pie recipe – […]