Welcome to Michele’s “The Spice of Life” articles on cooking and baking adventures, childhood memories as well as living life through its turns and twists. Come join her as she brightens your day through her great sense of humor, and openness in her journeys through life.
Where the DMU ( Dutch Mothers Underground) got their start no one knows for sure. But it is thought to have been birthed at a 3 pm tea time in either Grand Rapids, Michigan or Orange City, Iowa. Some much frazzled Dutch mothers banded together to put a stop to “the nonsense” going around the … Continue reading The Dutch Mothers Underground
The summer Veterinary Technician Internship was the highlight of each student's training. I had finished my first year of studies and was eager to embark on a summer of learning my trade. A summer filled with critters galore and I was to be in the center of it all. Pure heaven! Developing my skills as … Continue reading The Summer Veterinary Technician Internship
The recent warm weather has been encouraging to local farmers, but discouraging to hunting enthusiasts. Even my hunting dog senses something isn't quite right. Deer, Duck, Goose or Pheasant, hunters are chomping at the bit waiting for fall. Generally speaking, my Chocolate Labrador Retriever Tucker, is wise to natures cycles. It doesn't take many cold … Continue reading Hunters are Chomping at the Bit Waiting For Fall
Fishing rods, baseball caps, and stuffed bears. This might sound to you like I am making a list at a thrift store or local Good Will, but I am not. These three items were the key ingredients for some hilarious, good, clean fun. It was a crisp fall evening and I could feel some mischief … Continue reading Fishing Rods, Hats, and Stuffed Bears
Michele and I are amazed at how fast this first year of blogging has flown by. We hope that you have been enjoying the ride with us
kronigsberg at Pixabay With fall just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share with you a few meatball recipes. I enjoy making meatballs. Reminds me of being a kid and playing with Play-Doh. I made many pretend meals with Play-Doh and enjoyed the fun of pretending. Meatballs are a fun go-to … Continue reading MEATBALL MANIA
I am basking in sheer joy, remembering all the fun of scaring my brother Jason. How do I even convey the merriment that resulted from all the planning and plotting? The quiet moments I patiently waited in his closet or under his bed. The restraint I mustard to crawl slowly into his room to scare … Continue reading The Joy of Scaring My Brother
"Rare Recipes and Budget Savers" compiled by Mr. Frank Good takes you back in time. I really enjoy reading this cookbook, as well as sharing recipes with people. Not only are they interesting, but they are historical and sometimes amusing. Life back one hundred years ago wasn't "easy peasy lemon squeezy"- you lived to work … Continue reading Recipes of Long Ago
Most of you don't know, but I went to school for Veterinary Technician. I attended MATC in Madison, WI. After graduating from the program, I took my state certification test and became a Certified Veterinary Technician. As part of one of our courses, we studied a section on animal nutrition. Professor Kaye invited a Hill’s … Continue reading The Day I Ate Dog Food
I enjoy finding birds' nests. I have mentioned before how I love listening to the birds in the morning. I also love finding birds' nests long abandoned. I start looking for nests late September after the season's hatchings have finished. Once October and the leaf dropping has begun, the nests are even easier to see. … Continue reading Finding Birds’ Nests Long Abandoned