So, today, was supposed to be the day of my knee surgery.  I am taking a breath, remembering all the long months of waiting for this day to come. Phooey ( Read more... )

Our friends and family back in Memphis are suffering through temps at 104-108F, heat index is 115F. Reminds me of summer days of my childhood and has brought to mind memories that call for a change in our meals now.

When you say "dinner" what meal are you referring to?

When I was growing up, that meal was the big, mid-day meal, as in Sunday Dinner ( Read more... )

Ok,,,yes, we just about killed ourselves getting ready for the dinner. Nah, not the food, that was about a thirty minutes prep! Nope, but when you basically don't clean house for six months, oh Jeez, the dust that doesn't just accumulate, it ADHERES to surfaces ( Read more... )

Growing up with relatives in Louisiana, I was spoiled rotten when it comes to food at family gatherings. This weekend was no exception.

My cousin, Sissy, from New Orleans, organized a family gathering around our Aunt Delma. My Mother, Hazel, was once regarded as the head of the family, but Delma is the heart. She is getting on, as they say, and a ( Read more... )

Our wonderful daughter-in-law, Jenny, took baby Vivian to Kindermusick classes in Seattle. We have these here in Memphis! It reminds me of the Orff Music program when our son was in elementary school. How wonderful that these classes are for Moms and babies. Jenny reports that Vivian *LOVES* music ( Read more... )

Went with Allan to the library yesterday and then we had lunch at Chilli's to celebrate my getting well. It was so good to be out again --- that was only after a few days. I don't know how Jenny made it through all those weeks and weeks of bed rest before Vivian came ( Read more... )

You have heard about the salmonella outbreak in fresh tomatoes. Here you can which ones are safe.

Got this from my friend, Madge. Thanks a bunch, Madge.

Ideal manager called and I worked three days this week. Dang...that meant I was at work for the Adamsons' visit. They didn't get here until close to midnight Wednesday night. Thursday, Allan, Betty and Dave made a leisurely breakfast while  I slaved away.

Before I left for work I prepped the pork loin for supper.

When I got home, the gang was ( Read more... )

I worked from home yesterday, but today...nada!

Whoo hoo. I even checked the client email and nada!

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This article from the Seattle Times this morning warms my heart...when the Chehalis River rose, the Zabriskies rose to the challenge and has been providing lunch every since Dec 4th.

Here's some more background on the how this couple are paying it forward.

Good food has power, real honest to God transforming power. Ever seen the movie Babette's ( Read more... )