Tag: Family

Virtual Cookie Exchange-Carmella’s Cranberry Something

Staci Troilo is hosting her third annual virtual cookie exchange on her blog. Last year she had several excellent recipes and this year she will have even more, and I added some excellent recipes to my collection. This year I am sharing a recipe that my Mom would have asked for. Every year I ask

Virtual Cookie Exchange-Nut Rolls

Staci Troilo is hosting her second annual virtual cookie exchange on her blog. Last year she had several excellent recipes and this year she will have even more, and I added some excellent recipes to my collection. I originally was going to share my son’s favorite cookie, but I am sharing my Nut Roll Recipe

A Photo a Week Challenge: Food

Christmas Cookie Tray, General Tso’s Chicken, Coconut Cream PiePepperoni Roll, Wedding CookiesAll homemade. If you like to cook and bake check out my recipe page. This weeks theme: In a new post created for this challenge, share a photo or two of food. Here’s how it works: Each week, Nancy will come up with a

One-Liner Wednesday-Smell the Cinnamon

One-Liner Wednesday I can smell them baking now. To participate in this prompt, use the “One-Liner Wednesday” title in your post, and if you do, you can ping back here to help your blog get more exposure. If you see a pingback in the comment section, click and have a read. It’s bound to be

A Photo a Week Challenge: Up Close and Personal

We’re ready for lunch. This weeks theme: In a new post created for this challenge, share a photo or two of things that makes you nostalgic. Here’s how it works: Each week, Nancy will come up with a theme and post a photo that she think fits. You take photographs based on your interpretation of

A Photo a Week Challenge: Something Baked

For the recipes go to the food tab and select recipes. This weeks theme: In a new post created for this challenge, share a photo or two of things that makes you nostalgic. Here’s how it works: Each week, Nancy will come up with a theme and post a photo that she think fits. You

“Fiction In A Flash Challenge” Week #14

Linda walked into the local store—to chat with Carrie and confirm plans for later. “Hey Carrie, still done at five? Dinner and shopping remember?” “Yes, I’ll be ready to go at five.” “Great.” Linda walked to the chip aisle. After staring at the shelves, she decided on Red Hot Chips. On the way to the

A Photo a Week Challenge: Nostalgic

Baking with Grandma. This weeks theme: In a new post created for this challenge, share a photo or two of things that makes you nostalgic. Here’s how it works: Each week, Nancy will come up with a theme and post a photo that she think fits. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the

“Fiction In A Flash Challenge” Week #13

Phyllis stared at her grand-parent’s old house. So many memories. Jacks on the porch (Grandma cheated), Hi-Ho! Cherry-O, cards. Grandpap listening to the radio. Her family sitting on the porch talking and laughing. She missed stopping with her friends and Grandma giving them snacks and drinks. Anyone who stopped would be treated with something homemade

Biscuits and Gravy

This weeks breakfast special will be biscuits and sausage gravy. This is a family favorite that that is easy to make. I have been making this for my family for years with various sides. It's an easy recipe and can feed a large family. Even better, the recipe can be easily doubled when you have