I have moved temporarily to my great grandmother’s cookbook – “Rumford Complete Cookbook,” published in 1908. Rumford, from the Rumford baking powder company. I’ve never heard of Rumford baking powder. I’ve always used Calumet. Perhaps I just never noticed it in the store. At any rate, this cookbook was originally my great grandmother’s mother’s bookContinue reading “Coffee Layer Cake”
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Nibby Nut and Raisin Cookies
I made some cookies yesterday that were not from one of my great grandmother’s recipes ( the photo project I’m currently working on ); but I liked the photo so much, I decided to include it here. I had never heard of a cocoa nibs, (bits similar to crushed coffee beans) so I had to look itContinue reading “Nibby Nut and Raisin Cookies”
Mama’s Recipes – a tribute to my great grandmother
This is a photo of my great grandmother, Louise Putnam Wilcox. It’s actually a pin with her photo on it, and I’ve always thought I favored her when looking at it. She is the only other family member – that I know of – who is small like I am. She lived with us whenContinue reading “Mama’s Recipes – a tribute to my great grandmother”
Self-portrait Holding Self-portrait, Snapshot of the Day, No. 365
My last image for my photo project vs. my first one. That stupid smirk on my face indicates I’m thinking. What I was thinking in both of these photos: Has the shutter gone off yet? I spent the year shooting images I only gave myself one shot each to get – with the intention ofContinue reading “Self-portrait Holding Self-portrait, Snapshot of the Day, No. 365”
Last Still Life – Snapshot of the Day, No 364
I can not tell you how long this orange sat in our kitchen window sill, but it was still good – and made for a nice still life. It did not go to waste. Joe ate it with his lunch … so, let’s hope it was still good. At any rate, it was my lastContinue reading “Last Still Life – Snapshot of the Day, No 364”
Balsamic Lime Vinaigrette – Snapshot of the Day, No. 363
So far, so good with my new diet to prevent migraines. One thing to avoid: processed foods. So, that means homemade salad dressing for my lunch. Again, this is from Gwyneth Paltrow’s new cookbook, “It’s All Good.”
Receiving Snow – Snapshot of the Day, No. 362
Our second Arctic Vortex paid us a visit today. I think if I had made the shutter speed a little faster, we would have been able to see the snow. It was really snowing, but it doesn’t quite show up here. Life and learn.
Basket Case – Snapshot of the Day, No. 361
I ducked out of work for a few minutes today to enjoy the sunshine and heat. It’s not often you get 60 degree weather in January. I shot this at The Barn Nursery….where they are offering 75% off of all their Christmas items if you’re interested. They have nice stuff, too. Anyway, the trees behindContinue reading “Basket Case – Snapshot of the Day, No. 361”
Muffin Tins – Snapshot of the Day, No. 360
I tried altering the corn muffin recipe today. I added chopped onions, fresh corn and red pepper flakes. And sugar. Got to have sugar to off-set all of that hot stuff. Best muffins of my short cooking career so far. Oh yeah, and I used almond milk again because I’m trying to avoid dairy rightContinue reading “Muffin Tins – Snapshot of the Day, No. 360”
Wampum – Snapshot of the Day, No. 359
When I was a little kid, our great grandmother lived with us. She taught me how to play poker and solitaire. She was so much fun, and I loved her very much. I never met my great grandfather because he died before I was born, but she told me he had been an honorary CherokeeContinue reading “Wampum – Snapshot of the Day, No. 359”
Photos and Migraines 