Martha ThurstonOne of my favorite things to do when the grandchildren come over – especially my granddaughter- is to bake cookies. Both of my grandchildren enjoy being in the kitchen helping, and they even have their …
Update
Sorry that I have been on a long hiatus. I’ve had a lot going on. I just recently finished my kitchen (all but a few last minute things that I have to do), and I …
Coming Soon: Cooking for Singles Series
When I was walking through the grocery store, I overheard a conversation between two people. They were looking at all of the meats, and they made the comment to one another about how difficult it …
Perfect memories, not perfection
I had planned to share an easy dessert recipe, but that didn’t quite happen. Instead, I learned a lesson and decided I would share that instead. Yesterday, I ran some errands and stopped in at …
Must have kitchen essentials
When it comes to must have kitchen essentials, they have to make things easy for me in the kitchen. Being busy, I don’t have much time to cook, so I like things that are going …
Favorite Cookbooks
I have a certain fondness for cookbooks. My grandmother, who did not cook, gave me a copy of the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. I remember reading through it and finding recipes that I tried …
Thrift shopping and old recipe books
There is something about thrift shopping that just seems so perfect. I mean, where else can you purchase a nice suitcase, two pairs of designer jeans, a cabbage patch kids doll, and six books for …
Cooking with Kids
Cooking with kids can be a challenge if you do not set you and them up for success from the beginning. My granddaughter loves to cook with me in the kitchen, and she has been …
Best Meal Planning Tips
Meal planning is a budget friendly way to save money and lessen the amount of time spent procrastinating in the kitchen. When you meal plan, you are less likely to splurge on eating out or …
What I’ve learned about health
I wanted to title this Finding Healing Foods, but the truth is that I’m still finding what works best with my body. My health has suffered so much in the last seven years, and I’m …