Yeah…..the big DAY….it’s almost here. The day that romantics live for and the rest of the universe dreads: Valentine’s Day. Which brings me to something funny that happened to me recently that reminded me of shopping for Valentine’s Day. I went grocery shopping on Super Bowl Sunday during the very […]
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My Husband's Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies
0 commentsWhenever I make this recipe for my handsome half, he almost tears up from shear joy. He has his own special treat plate with a glass dome where cookies such as these are stored. I love watching him enjoy something I’ve made for him knowing full well that as he […]
Celebrate Love
0 commentsAh…it’s February the month when we officially celebrate love and people’s thoughts turn to hearts, flowers, cards and candy as Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. I’ve heard several women say that Valentine’s Day should only concern the men – that it is THE day in which they are supposed to […]
Man-Catching Valentine's Day Dinner Menu
0 commentsO.K. – I know that the title of this post may make some of you cringe. But, I’ll bet you’ll still read it to see just what recipes I’ve deemed to be “man-catchers.” Each item on this menu has been tried and tested by many a generic male-type person. Moans of […]
My Grandparents' Drug Problem
0 commentsI was going through some things that my grandmother – Medora III – had sent me. She is a prolific newspaper clipper and I have a sizeable file of articles, columns, etc. that she has sent me through the years. The one I want to share with you is one […]
Chicken and Dumplings
0 commentsI’ve lost count of the times that I’ve made this for sick and/or ailing friends or relatives who have sworn that this recipe has curative powers. But, it’s not just for the infirmed. Chicken and dumplings are a stick-to-your-ribs comfort food that will bring tears to a grown man’s eyes as […]
The Pearl
0 commentsI’m back from my road-trip to New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast after visiting with friends and family. I visited my grandmother – Medora III – which was enlightening as always. We both love nothing more than to share a cup of morning coffee together and catch up. Younger […]
Seafood Gumbo – Mary Mahoney's Recipe
0 commentsI made this gumbo recently for some friends. Let me just say that it was a HUGE hit – especially with the men-folk. Many in my family live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and they swear by this recipe which is from Mary Mahoney’s -a local favorite restaurant in Biloxi, […]
My Heart Sister
0 commentsToday, I’m headed to the New Orleans area – where I’m from originally – to visit friends and family. It’ll be a lonnnng drive from my home in San Antonio, but I’ll listen to the radio as I drive. I like road trips and only listen to country music when […]
Italian Meatball Soup
0 commentsThis recipe is one that my friend Nova shared with me. She’s an amazing woman with so much energy that I get exhausted just hearing what she has to accomplish each day. And, somehow she pulls everything together that needs to be. Here is one of her crowd-pleasing recipes (though the […]