Grandma
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My Aunt Janet’s Pecan cookies – Christmas Making and Baking
This blog post was originally posted in 2013. I did not have any pictures of the actual cookie so I’ve added a picture of the cookie. Sunday was All Saints’ Sunday. I got nostalgic so I decided to make these cookies. I didn’t… Continue reading
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“Chef Paul’s World Famous Pancakes” or Wee One’s New Favorite Pancakes
Disclaimer: I don’t know Paul. He attended the same church my grandma did back in 1994, but that’s all I know. In 2007, my grandma fell and broke her leg. Since she had to go live in a nursing home,… Continue reading
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My Aunt Janet’s Pecan cookies
The other night, the Wee One handed me a box and asked me what was in it. As I looked through it, I found blank cards and recipe cards. The treasure was two recipe cards written by my grandma. She… Continue reading
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My Journey Part 3
The First Part of the Journey The Second Part of the Journey My other grandma’s health declined after her fall. We gradually began going through her belongings and cleaning out her house. She was unable to live on her own… Continue reading
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My Journey Part 2
The First Part of the Journey On the last Saturday of October 2007, I talked to my grandma (Grandma H.) for the last time about life and supper. Soon after that last conversation, her foot fell asleep, and she tried… Continue reading
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My Journey part 1
Five and a half years ago, I saw my weight creeping upward. My youngest was almost 2, and the “I’m going to lose the weight when he’s 1 no longer applied.” It was time for action. Memorial Day 2007 was… Continue reading
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Green beans, potatoes, and ham
I lived with my grandparents, mom, and sister as a teenager. On most nights, we would sit down as a family for dinner. One of the meals my grandma would prepare is green beans, potatoes, and ham in the crockpot.… Continue reading
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Grandma’s White Salad
I have so many memories of this salad. One of my best memories is when I worked at Walt Disney World in 1995. My grandma sent me various family recipes so that I could have a little bit of home… Continue reading
