Blog Posts

  • Happy 30th

    Happy 30th

    One of my bachelor sons turned 30 on July 31st. We are celebrating this Sunday  with the family. This is just a silly gift that I made for him.  These turning point Birthdays  can’t pass by without just a fun…

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  • Apple Coleslaw

    Apple Coleslaw

    I can hear my Grandmother right now, “you didn’t chop the cabbage enough.” If fact I was lazy and didn’t chop it at all. Grandma likes her “slaw” chopped very fine. I rarely take the time. This is another easy…

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  • Soft Snickerdoodles

    Soft Snickerdoodles

    We have a lot of big cookie monsters in our family, (and it’s not just the grand kids) but we are also picky, we like soft cookies.  These Snickerdoodles are one of many family favorites . 1 1/3 cups butter…

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  • Little Purses

    Little Purses

    My mother, sister and I ( and I think now my daughters ) have this thing for small items. They are just cute.  A number of years ago my sister-in-law gave me a pattern to make these cute little purses.  That…

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  • Beef and Broccoli with Rice

    Beef and Broccoli with Rice

    When I was a teenager my Grandparents would take the entire family out for Chinese food, instead of having a Christmas party crammed into their house they decided it would be more fun at a restaurant.  I loved it. I…

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