I told E it was cold this morning and she should wear pants when we go for our walk. However, she did not. She left wearing shorts and we had barely reached the sidewalk when she said, “Wait a minute, I’ve got to go bundle up.” I waited out front and started raking leaves while […]
recipes
Marlene’s Easy Creole Red Beans and Rice Recipe
It’s a tradition to make a slow simmering pot of red beans on Mondays. At my house, if it’s Monday, more than likely, it’s red beans and rice for dinner. I may have moved thousands of miles away from my New Orleans roots, but my cooking habits have changed very little. Buffalo has been added to my menu, […]
Homemade Fireweed Honey Recipe
I made some fireweed honey, just like the Alaskan homesteaders used to do. As you can imagine, living on the frontier and away from civilization was tough. Foodstuffs normally found in stores were difficult to get. As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. The homesteaders got creative and used what was readily available. […]
Homemade Milkshakes – An Old Fashioned Soda Shop, Norm’s News
Don’t you just love the magic of an old fashioned soda shop where you can take a step back in time and feel like a kid again? I do, and that’s why I love going to Norm’s News, but when I can’t get to Norm’s, I make homemade milkshakes at home. _________________________ Established in 1938, […]
Marlene’s Homemade Huckleberry Jam Recipe
Nothing compares to the wholesome goodness of a jar of homemade huckleberry jam. The aroma and flavor are out of this world! And the knowledge that you made it fresh yourself is very satisfying. Jump to Recipe ________________________________________________ Summers are warm and sunny in Montana, but the growing season is short. Everything grows like crazy […]
Black-Eyed Peas and Cabbage. Good Luck Foods for the New Year!
Living in northwestern Montana doesn’t keep us from our deep south traditions of eating cabbage and black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. Yes, it’s superstitious. But if you think about it many traditions are. For example, the custom of setting off fireworks on New Year’s Eve is believed to go back to ancient times when […]
Famous Coca-Cola Cake Recipe
Baking the famous Coca-Cola Cake reminded me of this 6 pack of Coke bottles that I’ve been saving. I’ve been holding on to them since the 1990s. Specifically, I’ve kept them because of their value as memorabilia. I like to remember things from different eras of my life and have saved them because I don’t […]
Triple Chocolate Pecan Drop Cookies
These Triple Chocolate Pecan Cookies are so good. Easy to make and simply delicious, they are a chocolate lover’s delight. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to start the holiday baking. And don’t forget the upcoming Christmas cookie exchanges – they make a lovely presentation and are sure to please. But, you don’t have […]