As a child, I enjoyed spending time with my Granddaddy C. He was my hero. Even though he died shortly before my 10th birthday, I was able to spend a lot of time with him. During my preschool years, I was able to spend a week with my grandparents every couple of months or so. … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Granddaddy C
Robin Williams
Robin Williams passed away yesterday from an apparent suicide attempt. Yes, I said it the s word. A word we often shy away from when someone dies of a suicide words like selfish, coward, or weak are used to described the deceased. If someone dies from cancer they are of often described as brave, long-suffering … Continue reading Robin Williams
Mom’s Meatloaf
For several years I've been working on a project to update (i.e. re-type a family cookbook) for a couple of years. I've decided that this is year I will finish the cookbook. In the process I've re-discovered some of my childhood favorites. This was one of my favorites as a kid. It is great paired … Continue reading Mom’s Meatloaf
Throwback Thursday: Polly
Pollyanna was one of our dogs when I was a child. Polly was part beagle but thought she was human. "Polly & Her People" -- Granddaddy C. , me Popi and Polly. Kind of stereo typical Texans in cowboy hats. Ok, my dad wasn't really a Texan. He was an Okie but lived in Texas … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Polly
Throwback Thursday: Little One
This one goes way back. I'm the little one in the center. L-R: Dad, Grandma, Mom peaking head around Grandma, Me, Great-Grandma R in background, Great-Granddad.
Grandma’s Buttermilk Cake
My grandma was an amazing cook. One of my favorite things was her buttermilk cake. 1 C shortening 3 C sugar 6 egg yoks 3 C flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 C buttermilk with 1/2 tsp. soda 2 tsp lemon extract 6 egg whites, stiffly beaten Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream shortening and sugar … Continue reading Grandma’s Buttermilk Cake
Review: Dolce Vita Bakery Cafe
Dolce Vita Bakery (Gainesville, Fl) is a locally owned bakery that serves breakfast and lunch. Everything is made fresh in-house. My personal favorites are the croissants, the pistachio muffins and cronuts. On Saturdays they also have cinnamon sugar cronuts. A cronut is a doughnut made from croissant dough, fried and rolled in cinnamon sugar. I … Continue reading Review: Dolce Vita Bakery Cafe
The Dee Zone 