Spinach Nudel Backen
Time to go for something rather unique and original. This week the recipe takes a bit of a German flare with this interesting spinach noodle bake. As always, the recipe leaves the door open for a...
View ArticleBlueberry Pie
Tonight as I was gathering my thoughts for the column I started thinking about next Sunday. Our wonderful, son, Phillip heads off to college next weekend and I’m praying I’m not sitting around here...
View ArticleGinger Honey Tea
Well, it is official, Ervin and I are now empty nesters. Saturday we moved Phillip to Missouri Technical Institute to begin his first year of college. The day after we kept ourselves occupied by...
View ArticleEnchiladas
When it comes to this week’s recipe, there is simply no hard and fast rule. Enchiladas can be made with about any leftover meats and fillings. They can be simple or elaborate. This week, on the home...
View ArticleSpaghetti Bolognese
I am so excited to bring you my spaghetti Bolognese this week. I just finished the last class at Silver Dollar City, so it’s time for my readers to enjoy this yummy sauce. As I started to write this...
View ArticleCaesar Salad
Last week I brought to your table, Spaghetti Bolognese. Oh how I do love this dish. Today we’ll rope in the opener for the perfect Italian meal, Caesar salad. A bit of quick history creates an...
View ArticleApple Dips
It’s not often that I re-present a column. This week, it’s a bit different. When I was looking at past columns I read this one and thought: ‘I really like what I said here.’ With autumn officially...
View ArticleDelectable Squash Casserole
How very very quickly the month of September flitted past us. I am determined to put a lock and key on October and make it last a little longer! The opposite of spring, fall, by my definition means...
View ArticleWild Rice Soup
With all the rain, at the close of the week, I had my first serious craving for the warmth of a good soup. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, wild rice soup is one of my all-time favorites. The sherry...
View ArticleApple Kuchen
The last few days have been like a little slice of heaven. Beautiful beautiful weather, chilly nights, a glowing fireplace and family. Wow, how glorious is that! I asked my husband, Ervin, where the...
View ArticlePreparing for Winter
This weekend I got to close up the week with a delightful dinner out. I came home Sunday night and told my husband, Ervin, that I wanted to go eat outside for dinner where I could view the lake. He...
View ArticlePear Crisp
The next few weeks will begin a series of recipes leading up to Thanksgiving. They are a collection of brand new dishes that I just completed during the fall festival, at Silver Dollar City. As...
View ArticleSausage Tortellini Soup
After a road trip home to Lewis County, Missouri I decided I needed to hurry up and run this recipe. Many have commented this is one of my best recipes; which I greatly appreciate. It is a very nice...
View ArticleWinter Salad
Here’s a simple, yet elegant salad that will nicely accompany Thanksgiving Dinner or a regular meal at home. It’s a winter twist on a strawberry salad I wrote a few years past. The poppy seed...
View ArticleClassic Sage Dressing
This week I was given the opportunity to read a series of thoughts by ‘Nurse Nancy’, at Silver Dollar City. The theme for November was putting ourselves into an active state of gratitude. Since this...
View ArticleHoliday Candy
All the candy classes I’ve been teaching at the city have influenced my column this week. Nothing like a sugar high to charge up the kids and guests for the holidays. I’m sounding a little ‘ornery’...
View ArticleCrumble Top Pumpkin Pie
Well folks we made it to Thanksgiving and now it’s full steam ahead for Christmas. The lists are getting longer, one glance at the calendar and it’s hustle time on the home front. I didn’t stick to...
View ArticleStollen
As I pen my note to you this week I’m up early waiting for the sun to rise. Today the column ‘chatter’ will be a bit shorter than usual because the recipe is a bit on the long side. But, do not let...
View ArticleSweet Potato Pie
It is hard to fathom this is my last column before Christmas! The holiday has certainly arrived full speed ahead on the 2019 calendar. For the past two weeks I have changed my routine with the...
View ArticleBlack Eyed Pea Gumbo
Good Morning and ‘pre’ Happy New Year’! This past week I was in the mood for a bowl of black-eyed peas. In my hurry to grab a couple of cans at the store I picked up an ‘off’ brand. When the cans...
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