Posted by in Uncategorized I made this cake for my daughter’s birthday & it was a big hit. Here’s how I did it. You will need: 2 1/2 cups flour 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2…Read more »
Posted by in history Since I have been involved in researching the family history of the Gage’s, I have come across amazing individuals of their time. One of these individuals was an outspoken woman by the name of Matilda Joslyn Gage. She had many qualities that I’m proud of and one of them was her involvement in the Underground…Read more »
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Part 2 of adventures in Gazpacho! If you didn’t see my first gazpacho recipe, you can check it out here. For people who are really into gazpacho, this probably is an old hat combination. However, it was new to me! I’d only ever had more traditional gazpacho (tomatoes,…
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It is not something that people think much about, but the liver is one of the key players in the body’s digestive system. The food and drink that we take, including medicine, passes through the liver. Therefore, we need to treat it right so it can do its…
Posted by in Uncategorized I saw this in an antique book and started laughing. This is an old remedy for cramps. Take 1 tsp. of vinegar and place an old pair of shoes upside down under your bed. Can you believe people fell for this?
Posted by in middle grade story Uncle Cecil rowed about three kilometers from the schooner before he stopped. An Albatross took to the air at our approach. The sea lapped the sides of the dory. My uncle rummaged through his tackle box of jigs and pulled out a bluish-green one with a red-circled eye. He held the lead head by the…Read more »
Posted by in middle grade story Rubber boots squished across the wet dock. A huge man, in a yellow rain hat and coat, stooped down. He stared into my eyes and rubbed his long, fuzzy sideburns. He raised one fat finger in front of my face. “No whistling. A whistle brings in a storm and that is the biggest boo-doo of…Read more »
Posted by in cooking I had some blueberries leftover and I was trying to figure out what to do with them. This is what I made. You will need: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Posted by in cooking Here is a great blueberry dessert. You will need: 1 cup blueberry yogurt 1 tsp. almond extract 1 pint blueberries 1 cup sour cream 1-2 cups Cool Whip topping 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 1 T. unflavored gelatin 2 9-inch graham cracker crusts In a saucepan, add gelatin, sugar, and water. stir over low heat…Read more »
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