“I’ll be the Daddy and you be the Sweetie,” said my granddaughter, Dalton. “But where,” I said, “Is the Mommie?” “Shoveling snow,” said Dalton. And no doubt Mommie’s voice …
Jaymi Ray Gets Her Shot | Apple-Cider Sourdough Bread
On a crest above the town proper of Lynnville, Tennessee lives a lovely soul who is baking her heart out. She got lucky during creation and was gifted with a …
Child Drama Queen Grows Up | Orange-Pecan Scones
Joyner Elementary School – Tupelo, Mississippi: I was awarded the role Queen of Hearts in a 1962 production of Alice in Wonderland. This was a misguided character assignment. I thought …
A Snowy Day with Elodie | Mama Toast
A solid 19 inches of snowfall. Treks to and from Chicago are halted. I am snowed into an urban fairyland – an enchanted zone where my granddaughter Elodie is available …
A Road Illuminated | Mama’s Prune Cake
There is a Tennessee route between Lewis and Maury Counties which encompasses a portal to the Natchez Trace. For my family of origin, this gateway was significant – a launch …
Thelma’s Birthday Saturnalia | Pansit
I understand that “birthday saturnalia” is not one of those roll off the tongue sentiments that we pull out in celebration. Still …. saturnalia is a worthy noun and I …
A Kook For Cukes | Cameron’s Cucumber Soup
Some say that love makes the world go round. While that is a grand ideal, practically speaking, I submit that the collective birth of new ideas is what keeps the …
A Temple Bell for Frances | Crab Cakes
By all accounts, Frances Blount Molpus lived the typical life of a Southern lady. After meeting her husband, Richard, she picked up a lively pace, aiding him in the family …