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You guys! This thread is a tasty as your cooking must be. I just took time to reread all the way through and I could imagine us all driving to meet in a country inn where we are sitting around a large table smiling and nodding. Everyone's piping up with such enthusiasm and encouragement, learning new things and appreciating like-spirits. Makes me smile.
There is something about the homemaking arts that makes people who enjoy them pleasant people to know. In the day, when I was too busy and sometimes felt overwhelmed, I used to pack up the kids and go to the fabric store or the green house for a little while. We'd find the same gentle generosity there and return home feeling nurtured and with new ideas for enhancing our environment.
My mother-in-law had seven boys and they were farmers who ate huge meals. Watching her make three whole meals a day and lunches in between made my head spin. Just imagine the logistics of pancakes for that bunch. And fried potatoes. Her cast iron skillets were enormous.
I think there were three "exotic spices" in the house: cinnamon, chili powder and garlic powder. Simplicity and speed were the order of the day. But everything was fresh and tasty.
I paid attention and when I cook like that for DH and hear him say it tastes like his mother's cooking I know I've had a success. That simple food just caused happiness in two people in the kitchen. Maybe even some good old memories.
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You guys! This thread is a tasty as your cooking must be. I just took time to reread all the way through and I could imagine us all driving to meet in a country inn where we are sitting around a large table smiling and nodding. Everyone's piping up with such enthusiasm and encouragement, learning new things and appreciating like-spirits. Makes me smile.
There is something about the homemaking arts that makes people who enjoy them pleasant people to know. In the day, when I was too busy and sometimes felt overwhelmed, I used to pack up the kids and go to the fabric store or the green house for a little while. We'd find the same gentle generosity there and return home feeling nurtured and with new ideas for enhancing our environment.
My mother-in-law had seven boys and they were farmers who ate huge meals. Watching her make three whole meals a day and lunches in between made my head spin. Just imagine the logistics of pancakes for that bunch. And fried potatoes. Her cast iron skillets were enormous.
I think there were three "exotic spices" in the house: cinnamon, chili powder and garlic powder. Simplicity and speed were the order of the day. But everything was fresh and tasty.
I paid attention and when I cook like that for DH and hear him say it tastes like his mother's cooking I know I've had a success. That simple food just caused happiness in two people in the kitchen. Maybe even some good old memories.
I love your posts. They always make me feel like you told me a bedtime story. (Not that they make me sleepy, no. They make the day seem brighter. And sweeter.)
I love your posts. They always make me feel like you told me a bedtime story. (Not that they make me sleepy, no. They make the day seem brighter. And sweeter.)
Right? I thought what they wrote was beautiful - but I was out of Reps.
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You guys! This thread is a tasty as your cooking must be. I just took time to reread all the way through and I could imagine us all driving to meet in a country inn where we are sitting around a large table smiling and nodding. Everyone's piping up with such enthusiasm and encouragement, learning new things and appreciating like-spirits. Makes me smile.
There is something about the homemaking arts that makes people who enjoy them pleasant people to know. In the day, when I was too busy and sometimes felt overwhelmed, I used to pack up the kids and go to the fabric store or the green house for a little while. We'd find the same gentle generosity there and return home feeling nurtured and with new ideas for enhancing our environment.
My mother-in-law had seven boys and they were farmers who ate huge meals. Watching her make three whole meals a day and lunches in between made my head spin. Just imagine the logistics of pancakes for that bunch. And fried potatoes. Her cast iron skillets were enormous.
I think there were three "exotic spices" in the house: cinnamon, chili powder and garlic powder. Simplicity and speed were the order of the day. But everything was fresh and tasty.
I paid attention and when I cook like that for DH and hear him say it tastes like his mother's cooking I know I've had a success. That simple food just caused happiness in two people in the kitchen. Maybe even some good old memories.
Ditto, I was out of Reps for dearest Lodestar..She is an Angel.
I Got a little tear workin' here..what a marvelous, touching, and poignant post.
This is about the same as she makes it..but she uses some liquid from a jar of hot pepoer rings ( and some chopped peppers too) the vinegar from the juice really tenderizes the tough but tasty cut of Beef.
1. I used to have a problem with the bottoms burning of cookies or biscuits, by the time the top was cooked right, and per the directions, the bottoms had burned. I learned somewhere that you can, if you have (as I do) a set of cookie sheets in different sizes, put a slightly smaller one underneath the one you're cooking on, and that prevents the burned bottoms! Simple, and it works.
2. I always liked canned Del Monte green beans (I don't even like fresh green beans, only the canned ones!) My Mom used to fry them in butter. I don't do that. I combine a can of those, a can of sliced or cubed potatoes, and a can of beef broth. Cook on the stovetop on medium or even medium-high heat, let the broth cook down into the potatoes and green beans. Very flavorful!
3. Fun and easy summertime treat. Ice cream pies. I get the pre-made oreo or graham crusts, any ice cream that does not have ribbons or chunks, any toppings I like, and cool whip. As an example, a coffee one might have an oreo crust, coffee flavored ice cream, chocolate pieces or cookies or candy or sprinkles or syrup, whatever ya like, then the cool whip and decorate the surface. You have to let the ice cream melt somewhat to get it into the pie crust, then re-freeze, then decorate, put on the cool whip, etc, then freeze solid before serving. Many options to combine cookies, candies, syrups, fruit, whatever your fancy. For a really easy thing to make (good, too, for kids) it sure has impressed guests.
I have a DESSERT island must-have -- chocolate -- but that's a whole 'nuther story.
haha..my must have is Ginger *
*and Maryann.
Giiligan, little buddy,....take a hike..go pick us some coconuts and bananas.
Danke.
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