There are some days I'm just too tired to cook dinner and breakfast for dinner has always been one of my go to quick meals. Pancakes were one of the first things I learned to make by myself. My mom used to keep a batch of batter in the fridge. Mom's pancakes were always a … Continue reading Mom’s Pancakes
Throwback Thursday: Cowtown
My hometown Ft. Worth, Texas started as a sleepy outpost on the banks of the Trinity river. It would later grow into a bustling cattle shipping hub earning the nickname Cowtown. Today Fort Worth is one of the largest cities in the country and is part an even larger metropolitan area. In 2003, we knew … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Cowtown
Twice Baked Smashed Potatoes
My lazy day twist on a classic, Twice Baked Potatoes. I like Twice Baked Potatoes but don't like to burn my fingers or the effort involved. Oh, like many of my recipes all measurements are suggestions. Foil - 1 square per potato 4-6 potatoes -- I used a mixture of red and Yukon Gold olive … Continue reading Twice Baked Smashed Potatoes
Throwback Thursday: Cades Cove
In the Fall of 2006 The Big Guy and I took a trip to Gatlinburg, TN at the end of leaf season. For a couple of Texans the colors were amazing even at the end of the season (meaning the leaves where starting to fall off). In Texas or least the part where I grew … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Cades Cove
Top 10: Toy Stories
Today's post is spin off the American History Facts list I wrote a few months ago. In my research I found a reference to the creation of Lincoln Logs and Teddy Bears. Of course, I thought that it was the start of a new post. #10: Play-Doh was originally sold as wallpaper cleaner. (Source: Mental … Continue reading Top 10: Toy Stories
Grilled Fruit and Mixed Green Salad
1 Apple 1 Pear 1 Peach 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1 lemon -- squeezed Lettuce Mix Cooking oil Note: You can use any fruit you like but it works better with harder fruit. Wash and shred lettuce. Cut fruit in half. Lightly brush grill or cut side of fruit with oil. Grill for 3-5 minutes. … Continue reading Grilled Fruit and Mixed Green Salad
Thought for the Day: Good Gifts
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (James 1:17 ESV)
The Dee Zone 