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 »
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on Italian Home Kitchen Blog:
As an Italian cooking enthusiast, you already know that garlic is a staple of this cuisine. Closely related to onions, garlic is a pungent bulb that adds a distinctive flavor to a variety of dishes. More and more recipes these days call for roasted garlic as an ingredient.…
Posted by in Uncategorized One of my residents handed me this note and told me to read it later. When I got a chance to read it, I cracked up. Here it is: Dear Friend: Since I have become a senior citizen, a few changes have come into my life. Frankly, I have become quite a frivolous gal. I…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on Food Fellowship and Wine:
Why not be extravagant? As a kid, my mom and I had our ‘special time’ watching late afternoon television. That means Oprah. God we loved Oprah. The problem, however was that Oprah came on very late afternoon which always left us with about an hour or two to…
Posted by in Uncategorized Ladies, are you tired of your dry legs after shaving? Instead of soap or shaving cream, try some olive oil. Coat your legs in a light layer of olive oil, then run your razor over your legs. Your skin will feel conditioned and smooth instead of dried out.
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on i ❤ Heart Healthy Food:
Grilling fish on wood is not new — but it was new to me. After doing it, I can say without crossing my fingers behind my back that it’s my favorite way to eat grilled fish. Why? It’s smoky and full of flavor. You don’t risk the…
