I HATE to exercise. I haven’t always felt this way, but the older I get the more my arthritic old knees complain when I try to do anything more physical than walking to my kitchen! And because I’m not getting enough exercise my weight continues to creep up. (Is that happening to anybody besides me?) […]
Only Carry On Luggage…For A Three Week Trip!
A carry on bag and a personal item are the only pieces of luggage I’m planning to take on our three week trip out West. Yes…you read that right. Trust me when I say I usually overpack for our trips. Just look at this photo of the back seat of our car when we head […]
“Meemaw’s Sayings” Spanning Four Generations…And Counting
While sorting through things to donate for our church rummage sale I found this crumpled sheet of paper tucked into one of my cupboards. And of course it brought tears to my eyes. It’s entitled Meemaw’s Sayings… One of our Indy granddaughters wrote this with no prompting from me. I must have found it lying […]
Life Is Not A Dress Rehearsal…A Firsthand Reminder
Life has a way of reminding us how fragile and precious it is. Two days ago one of our best friends arrived from the frigid North and we were so glad to welcome her back to our Florida paradise once again. Linda has been a fixture here forever! You see, HER parents bought a condo […]
Kids In The Kitchen – A Wonderful Place Where Memories Are Made
The kitchen, ANY kitchen, is my Happy Place. And that place makes me even happier if kids are in the kitchen with me. It’s easy to find tasks for kids to do, no matter how young they are. I simply look for age appropriate tasks such as crushing corn flakes when we make our own […]
11 Rules For Eating Out With Kids
Rules are a good thing, Sometimes we’re all forced to stop for a fast food meal, and unfortunately for some children a fast food joint is the only type of “restaurant” they know. But now that we’re back in the Midwest we sometimes take our grandkids out for a “real sit-down” meal…And Peepaw and I […]
Meemaw’s Party Planning 101…A Catering Event
My friends are always asking if I will cater their events….and I almost always say no, since the food prep, setting up, and tearing down a large party are all time consuming, and it’s VERY hard work! But one summer evening I agreed to do it for a friend in our neighborhood. The fresh […]
Kitchen Rules For Kids
For several years I taught culinary classes through our local community college, and one of my most popular classes was my Cooking With Kids session. Each child brought an adult “helper” to class, and the children and I created an entire meal together, which we then served to their helpers. We also discussed manners, and I […]
How to Eat a Rainbow Every Day
One of the first rules I taught our grandchildren was this one: Eat A Rainbow Every Day. It’s a simple concept. Throughout the day, choose a wide variety of foods which represent every color in the rainbow. That’s it. No counting calories, points, or food groups. So…whether it’s fresh fruits topped with a sprinkle of fresh […]