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Old-fashioned Oatmeal…Deserves Its Own Food Group
A few weeks ago, I claimed to be done sharing new recipes we tried when the kids were all home for Christmas. But I forgot about this simple breakfast recipe - with oatmeal as its main ingredient - that was a big hit. Again, it's a recipe from the internet, chosen...
Greetings from Wapello’s Corner Market
Saturday I made a roomful of new friends, thanks to Kevin and Patty Hardin. They're the owners of the Corner Market in Wapello who invited me to speak at this year's customer appreciation luncheon. They held the luncheon in the meeting room next to their deli/meat...
I Can Chew. I Can Swallow. I Can Eat.
We did some mighty fine eating during our Savannah vacation. So fine that I've been fighting an unsuccessful battle of the bulge since arriving home last Tuesday. For days, my inner dialogue has been a free-for-all of complaints. Why did I indulge in so many afternoon...
White Rabbit in a Cup?
Since arriving home from our relaxing vacation on Tuesday night, I've been scurrying around like the white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland: Paid the bills - late. Took Mom to lunch - late. Got the hubby's birthday gift - late. Cooked his birthday meal - late. Arrived...
The After Vacation Back to Reality Jolt
The first day back after vacation is such a jolt - the tedium of unpacking, laundry, planning meals, grocery shopping, sorting mail, answering emails, and getting back to work - after a week of wandering aimlessly in the sunshine and eating out. I thought the biggest...
One Bowl Brownies
A month back or so, I fixed suppers for two families in our church. The dessert was a pan of brownies, divided between the two families, except for a couple the cook ate for quality control purposes. My friend Clare's recipe looked delicious, but there wasn't enough...