We had apple pie this week. It’s ‘Pick Your Own Apples’ season here. Amy and friends went. She brought home a peck. This was going to be a post about apple pickling and pie but I didn’t have any apple picking photos for this year’s apples. Side Tracked by memories Then I got side tracked. It … Read More about Meg’s Baking Apple Pie Just For Us!
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Growing with Effort
Posted on September 7, 2013by omega57. Updated 3 October 2021 Growing with effort…where are you putting your efforts? Modest harvest A plentiful harvest from a modest garden. I am about “squashed” out. As I walked under the grape vine I said “It smells like grape jelly.” They are Concord grapes. As the sweet grand girls walked … Read More about Growing with Effort
Autumn Bounty & Pie
Autumn is a time to celebrate bounty and in our house that may mean PIE! Autumn is here! Autumn is here! Cool mornings, hot afternoons. Orange pumpkins and leaves beginning their annual show. I love it! I made a fun discovery this autumn. Orange accents look fabulous in … Read More about Autumn Bounty & Pie
Cornstalks and Ribbon
MY first blog hop! I’m part of the Thistlewood Master Mind VIP fall project blog hop. Join along for some great inspiration! Corn stalks for the porch My fall Project has been in the making all the way back to spring planting! Jim planted the corn, we ate it this summer and then we cut … Read More about Cornstalks and Ribbon
Beef Stroganoff Classic and Versatile
Classic beef stroganoff. Do you think this classic dish would be easy to make? It is. Do you think it would be afforable? It is. And the best of all? Totally delicious. PS. And makes for delicious leftovers too. Origins of classic Russian dish Though this dish’s recipes vary depending on regions and chefs two … Read More about Beef Stroganoff Classic and Versatile
Celebrating Our Beloved Dog, Shadow
Celebrating our beloved dog, Shadow was a joyful occasion! What’s better than a birthday party? A birthday party for a beloved dog! 2007 Birthday Present Shadow was a 2007 birthday present for Meg’s 7th birthday! She named her Shadow because she was black. Though Shadow was a family dog, eventually, she and Amy really bonded. … Read More about Celebrating Our Beloved Dog, Shadow
Settle In
Looking back. Life changed when Amy was a junior. Her first foray into manging life in an apartment was about to begin. It would be the first of many changes for her. It was still an emotional experience although not quite as much as when she was a freshman. Having onfidence in her helped. A … Read More about Settle In
I Have a New Planner
I have a new planner! I like calendars and planners especially pretty ones. Do you? I am a blogger. Bloggers need to develop and maintain editorial calendars. A good planner is my go to tool! It’s a good one for me if I can use it to schedule my routine commitments and various appointments and … Read More about I Have a New Planner
End of Summer Weekend with Grandkids
Ending the summer with grandkids was a joy! It was fun! Their mom and dad had time away. School starts next weekend so the timing was especially good; a little special treat of time with Jim and I together. So many things to do I gained the title of the Greatest Cook; Grandpa is the … Read More about End of Summer Weekend with Grandkids
Bringing Autumn Inside
Bringing Autumn Inside is from a previous year but today I’m resharing it for my readers, you to hopefully inspire and help you to think forward to cooler days. Autumn is a favorite of mine! Looking forwardto getting my pumpkins out. Gosh! All of a sudden, it is fall! The cool weather came on us … Read More about Bringing Autumn Inside