Tales of Traveling, Baking and Memory Making™
Ms. Eva Mae was, in my bright, childish eyes, a charter member of the small Methodist church where I attended with my parents. This is the same church where many important events occurred in my life. I was confirmed, chastised and baptized right there! My grandparents, parents and sister are […]
Pound cake is a staple in my household. I use this basic recipe and add any flavoring and/or fruit to make it exceptional. With this Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake, I just add lemon juice and blueberries. A favorite of this basic pound cake is to omit fruit and add 2 tablespoons […]
November 2018: Biltmore Estates – Asheville, North Carolina A friend Karen and I decided to take a road trip during the Veterans Day weekend. We both wanted to see this historic home and grounds built for George Washington Vanderbilt II in the late 1800’s. It is still owned by the […]
In the fall of 2017, I received a phone call that proved without a doubt there are some pretty thoughtful people in this world. On the line was a young woman named Toni. She had purchased my childhood home and was in the process of remodeling it when she found […]
January 2019: Paragon Casino, Marksville, Louisiana I was invited by a good friend Cheryl to accompany her and another friend Rita to see Willie Nelson at the nearby Paragon Casino. Although I am not opposed to gambling, I am opposed to losing money. But I definitely was interested in the […]
Christmas 2018: Divi & Tamarijn All Inclusive Beach Resort – Oranjestad, Aruba This Dutch Caribbean resort was my kind of resort. I opened the sliding glass door and strolled right to my chair on the beach to gaze on this fabulous view of the ocean. It was a mere few […]