I spend most of the afternoon in bed. It's the truth, and I'm just going to go ahead and confess it. Today was one of those days. We haven't slept much at all the past few nights, and today I had one of those headaches that just will not go away so I rested. I didn't sleep, but I did rest. And I thought. A lot. About random things. Here are a few: My daughter went home from church with ...
It’s cold…here’s some comfort…food, that is….
What I'm about to share with you is a family treasure. Of the edible variety. Not because it's fancy or pretty or healthy, but because it is good. This is one of the things my mom makes when she has all her girls together on a Sunday afternoon...or at least she used to. It's been a while since we were all together on a Sunday afternoon, but if we were, we'd probably be eating this dish. It's ...
Works-For-Me-Wednesday: Vinegar
I first discovered the power of vinegar a couple of years ago after complaining to some friends that nothing I did made my kitchen floor feel clean. It's old, dark and needs to be replaced so I just never seemed able to get it "squeaky" clean. One of the ladies I was talking to said, "Have you tried vinegar?" and changed my life. Since then, I've been known to just pour vinegar on a cloth and ...
Tuesday’s Tip: “Almost-As-Good-As-Grandma’s Chicken and Dumplings”
Okay, in my family it's "Almost-As-Good-As-Grandmother's" because my grandma doesn't make dumplings, but oh, my grandmother did. In fact, I actually learned this trick from her. Making good chicken and dumplings is not something difficult to do, and here's a little something that makes it even easier: Frozen Dumplings. Yes, the same girl who posted yesterday about making your own Oreos is ...