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 …