As you all know by now….it is not unusual for me to watch Hallmark Christmas movies year around, and the same is true of listening to Christmas music. The last three weeks have been a marathon of Christmas melodies running through my head! When I drift off to sleep...
These were a tradition since I was a little girl. It does not seem like Christmas unless someone makes these cookies. Of course, they could be eaten any times of year…but became a chance for us to bake together! 😊 CHRISTMAS DATE FILLED COOKIES 1 cup shortening1 tsp...
Where has the time gone? It has been since September 30th that I did my last post. It would take me many, many paragraphs to bring you all up to speed on my life. Suffice it to say, it has been a couple of months of loss (losing 4 family members and friends in about 6...
Fall is finally right around the corner! I love the little bit of nip in the air right now in the evening and mornings. Since fall is my most favorite time of the year, I am always looking for signs and wonders of the upcoming season. I never saw a pumpkin I didn’t...
My mom was one of the best cooks on the planet. Every member of the family had our favorites and mom loved to make sure we had our favorite menu on our birthdays. She always received accolades from people at our famous Lutheran after-church potlucks for her cakes,...
