Harvesting apples is as much a part of autumn as putting up the “storms”, or storing the lawn furniture in the garage for winter. We’ve gotten a bountiful crop of apples this year, although we didn’t do much to help mother nature along the way. I must say, however, that David did do his share […]
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A Labor Day Poem
My! The seasons come and go so quickly here. I’m beginning to feel a lot like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz as I call to mind an afternoon last year much like this one, deliciously fall-like, when Eileen and I sat on the porch swing and typed out a Labor Day Poem. It’s a […]
A Look Back at Fair Week and a Winning Cherry Pie
Fair week is over and everyone is settling back into somewhat of a normal routine. However, last week was bustling as Mallory and Eileen put the finishing touches on their craft and photography projects for the annual Northwest Montana Fair. It was entry day and down to the wire when Mallory added colorful beads to […]
A Snot Flying Good Time at the Rodeo
No sooner did we plant our butts down on the wooden bleachers did a bucking bronco, determined to throw his rider, jerk his way toward the fence that separated us from the arena. The rodeo had started off with riveting edge of your seat action and I was captivated. “You don’t even have your camera […]
Wes, Sidewalk Art, Running Shoes, and Spring S’mores Bars
Spring has finally sprung. I think. So, what are the signs? Let’s take a look at the ABC’s of spring. A. We are having a passing snow shower as I write. Passing…being the operative word here. B. Wes has been looking out the window – a lot. Poor little kitty. He really, really, really wants […]
Top Ten List of Mardi Gras Memories and Poppy Seed Cake
Below is my top 10 list of Mardi Gras memories followed by a recipe for a family favorite: Poppy Seed Cake. Number 10 – Dressing up like a geisha and watching the dinky Arabi parade. This was in the days before Da Parish had proper floats. Those were the days, dawlin’. Number 9 – Catching beads by […]
An Old Photo of Grandpa Davey and Sweet Mom for Valentine’s Day and Decadent Chocolate Pancake Recipe
David and I were 17 and 16 when this photo was taken at Pontchartrain Beach in New Orleans. It is our favorite sweetheart picture, so I’m sharing it for Valentine’s Day. I haven’t received any Valentine’s Day flowers, cards, or candies since then but I do have the gift of LOVE. If you […]
Today in History: Pre-sliced Bread Ban and Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
Sliced bread from the grocery in Montana is different and I don’t mean in a good way. It’s not as soft and fresh as I am accustomed to buying in the south. Perhaps it is because there aren’t any commercial bakeries in town or maybe it is a regional preference of westerners to prefer stale […]
History of Christmas Cookie Traditions [3-Ingredient No-Bake Oreos Cookies and Cream Recipe]
Many of us love to bake, exchange, and eat Christmas cookies. But how many of us know the history behind this time-honored tradition? Let’s go back about 1,000 years to Medieval Europe where the practice of baking cookies at Christmastime originated. As you can imagine, sugar was a precious commodity in those times. People commonly […]
You Gotta Love Fall and 15 Bean Soup!
While having a hot bowl of 15 bean soup, Mallory piped up and suggested we take 5 minutes to write down everything we LOVE about the season. We did, and here is what she came up with. What I Love About Fall – by Mallory A. The color of the world…everything is in hues of yellow, brown, and […]