I left you hanging two weeks ago with my Stuck In the Barn Door ... my apologies for the delay. Somehow I forgot to impart some Thanksgiving recipes and by the time I realized what I had done and what time I had left to submit my article, it was too late. Nuts. But being … Continue reading Stuck In the Barn Door Part 2
Category: The Spice of Life
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.
2020 Thanksgiving: The Thanksgiving I Nearly Forgot
I was to deliver to you today Part Two of my story of how I got stuck in the barn door, but this entire election scandal has nearly clogged up my brain. I was so consumed by the highjacking of the great American privilege to vote, I nearly forgot Thanksgiving was approaching. We sure could … Continue reading 2020 Thanksgiving: The Thanksgiving I Nearly Forgot
Stuck In the Barn Door
I was not born in a barn, but I did get stuck in the barn door. I'm sure you have paused from your reading and are thinking to yourself, "Hmm, did I just read that right?" Then you go back and read the sentence again confirming that, yes, indeed, you did read I got "stuck" … Continue reading Stuck In the Barn Door
Aver Family Favorites Continued
Esther Aver still has some great recipes to share with use. So without further delay- more Aver Family Favorites. Frozen Salad Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sliced mixed fruit OR 1 can fruit cocktail2 - 3 oz packages cream cheese1/4 cup chopped nuts1/2 cup whipped cream1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup chopped dates (optional)1 jar cherries without stemsadditional … Continue reading Aver Family Favorites Continued
Aver Family Favorites
You're probably wondering "Who are the Aver's?" Dana Aver was one of the children in the 2nd or 3rd-grade class my mother taught in Lakeland Schools during the 1969-1970 school year. My mother had gone to school for teaching. Back then you only had to go to school for 2 years to get your teaching … Continue reading Aver Family Favorites
CCP Virus: Emotionally draining and My Last Nerve
It was getting late. The emotionally draining task of packing up my mother's belongings was starting to eat away at my general good nature and sense of humor. As much as I wanted to keep everything, I knew I was limited by space and reality. These are "things", not the person. Somewhat angry and very … Continue reading CCP Virus: Emotionally draining and My Last Nerve
An Apple A Day
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away." So goes the familiar saying. I remember as a kid I could polish off half a bag of small McIntosh apples after school. My mom usually had to ask me to quit eating them. I needed to save some for everyone else. So many apples so little … Continue reading An Apple A Day
Cookies: The Deliciousness Continues
Last week I wrote to you about having tea with my Grandma Westra's neighbor ladies and the renegade car. My favorite childhood cookie was the Windmill, which was made by the local Rippin Good Cookie factory. Rippin Good Cookies https://www.thenorthwestern.com/story/news/2016/05/25/last-ripon-cookie-plant-close-year/84908674/ closed its doors in 2016, due to consumers demanding a less sugary cookie. Gratefully in … Continue reading Cookies: The Deliciousness Continues
“C” Is For Cookie
" 'C' is for cookie, and that's good enough for me." A great song from the annals of the old school "Sesame Street". I can't think of a better mascot for cookies than Cookie Monster. Every furry blue inch of him loves cookies. So much so, he sang a song about it. Cookie, cookie, cookie starts with … Continue reading “C” Is For Cookie
Tired of Cooking
I opened the refrigerator, looked back at the stove, then up at the clock, and then down to my grandson. Sigh. Inspiration for cooking left last year. Like a lot of gals, cooking, planning, and shopping for 3 meals a day, seven days a week finally takes its toll after 28 years. That's 28,224 meals, … Continue reading Tired of Cooking
