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It’s funny how our tastes change as we grow older.  When I was little I hated sweet potatoes, now I love them!  My son would never eat them either, until I served this dish one Thanksgiving.  Now he and my husband both eat them. Sweet Potato Casserole 8 c. mashed sweet potatoes 1 c. white sugar 3 T. vanilla extract 8 eggs, beaten 2 c. heavy whipping cream 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. ground cloves 1/2 t. ground nutmeg 2 sticks butter, softened 2 c. packed brown sugar 1 c. flour 2 1/2 c. chopped pecans In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes, sugar, vanilla, eggs and cream. Read More →

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When Brad and I were first married, we hosted Thanksgiving for our combined families for a total of 42 guests.  It was a wonderful time and a tradition we carried on for another three years.  After we moved away our Thanksgivings are either much smaller or we are travelling. I want you to know that whether you are hosting a large or small gathering or just taking a dish with you somewhere, there is nothing to stress and worry about.  Do as many things ahead of time as you can so Thanksgiving Day will be a day to enjoy. Today, I am sharing my dressingRead More →

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The apple harvest has been plentiful here in the northwest, I can only make so much apple butter and pie.  This cake is delicious and easy!  I have very few things in Grandma’s handwriting and this recipe is something I cherish.  I hope you like it as much as we do. Raw Apple Cake 4 cut raw apples 2 eggs 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 c. sugar 1 c. chopped nuts 2 c. flour 2 tsp. soda 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. oil Break eggs over raw apples, add sugar and mix well with fork then add cinnamon, oil and nuts.  Mix in sifted flour, saltRead More →

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How in the world did we get to only 53 days of 2017 left to go?!?  Remember that big long list of goals and dreams we all made at the end of 2016?  I don’t even know where mine is, let alone have much accomplished.  It’s a sad fact that I am still not organized or de-cluttered, not debt-free and not more than several pounds lighter.  I am not going to let that get me down and discouraged. First things first, take a deep breath.  Next, get out the calendar, a notepad and pen.  Now make a realistic to-do list, a realistic list of goals andRead More →

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Temperatures are dropping along with the leaves.  Last week we had fog, this week we have rain turning to snow this weekend.  I am hoping it stays in the higher elevations at least for a while longer.  We have been working hard at getting ready for winter but we aren’t quite there yet.  Our over abundance of leaves makes the perfect mulch for covering our rose bushes, shrubs and perennials.  I still have two rose bushes to cut back and I need to finish cutting the irises back and cover the strawberries.  It’s funny, in the spring I want to plant, plant and plant someRead More →