Blackberry Buckle
I can never figure out the difference between crisps, buckles, cobblers, and something I just learned - slumps. Im not seeing all that much difference other than cobblers seem to have more of a crust than the others. Anyway, they all are good, including this...
Fresh Blueberry Crisp
We get the best huge blueberries in the markets here now. This is a great way to take advantage of their lush goodness too. They are so plump and sweet. Thanks for the great-sounding recipe. ww
Ripening Fresh Fruits You've Purchased
I seem to always end up purchasing less than ripe plums, peaches and nectarines, and have never had good luck ripening them successfully, so Ill be using this tip starting this very week. Ive tried the brown bag thing and sometimes, it seems to work, but other...
Corn Pudding
Like a few other people here, I tend to associate Corn Pudding with meals around Thanksgiving. My dad was a New Englander and he was always teaching us kids about what all went on that helped the early settlers get along in their new homeland. Hed tell us stories...
Old Fashioned Peach Cake
With that nice crumb topping, Im thinking Lunch Cake, so thats what Im going to make it for the first time. We have a church group that meets every 2 weeks starting in September and this coming Thursday will be our first of the new season. Kids are back to...
Summer Cucumber Salad
What a delicious way to use up all the cucumbers that my vines have made this year. Were not much for pickles, but this sounds great. Thanks. ww
Store Paprika In Refrigerator
Ive not lost that many of my herbs and spices due to a bug attack, however, I do think that the strength of certain ones might last a lot longer if I did, so Ill be making a change. Thank you for the helpful information. They really are too expensive to let...
Easy Pineapple Cake
With pineapple in it, you just know its going to be good. Thanks for a very easy and yummy recipe. This one gets my vote. ww
Smashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Green Onions
This dish will suit us just great as we all really enjoy the flavor of the green onions. Never ate them very much until we started eating Chinese foods. Even raw, they make such a good flavor. Thank you for sharing.
Glazed Meat Loaf
Thank goodness our family loves meatloaf as with the economy so bad right now, its about the only meat were buying other than chicken. Its nice to have a new recipe to try. This sound really good too. Thanks for sharing it. ww
Pairing Herbs and Other Flavors with Vegetables
This will be a help when Im trying to figure out what to use on a lot of vegetables when Id like to create a different flavor. I seldom use dill, and I see from the list that its very popular with many different vegetables. Who knew? Thanks Pookarina. ww
Lemon Supreme Dessert Cake
Ive made your Lemon Supreme Cake which is almost the same as this one, and its a favorite at out house, but I think this one which has the added Cool Whip might take its place. It sounds so cool and refreshing. At least, Ill have them both. The plain Lemon...
Newborn Calf
One day, you really must write a book. We enjoy everything you write whether it is a recipe or something about animals. Thank you for sharing your friends animal-pets with us. I would love to be able to live as she does. ww
Darling Miss Emma (Great Dane/Lab)
A beautiful and charming face and personality. What more could a person ask for than to have a faithful and loving dog at their side? She is getting my thumbs up too. ww
Peach Cobbler
I must agree with MisMachado. Anything with peaches is perfect for our whole family. We often make jello with peaches and pound cake served with smashed peaches lightly sugared at the same meal during the peach season. There is no such thing as too much of...
Chloe (Cat)
Beautiful sweet face. I hope she is an all-indoor kitty so that shell live a nice long time. ww
Garden: Starfighter Lily
Love that color or shade of pink. Very beautiful and unusual, too. Thank you for sharing your photo. ww
Strawberry Melon Fizz
This sure does look good. It would make an amazing dessert on a hot day. Thanks for sharing. ww
Dallas (Pomeranian)
He looks like just a puppy more than a 6 year old doggie. He is such a pretty little furry cuddler. Id want to sit and hold him all the time, Im afraid, and Id never get any work done. Six years is a long time to go without enough attention. No wonder he doesnt...
Taco Soup
Sounds wonderful for any day to me. We like to have something with a Mexican flavor at least once a week if not more. Its a very satisfying and healthy cuisine with the beans, and if you serve it over rice, its a perfect meal. Try adding some chopped zucchini...
Kelly (Long Haired Calico)
Kelly is a gorgeous kitty. Im happy that you were able to take and keep her. Sounds to me like she is adding a lot of love to your life. Thats what cats do best. Beautiful photos too. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Wrap Grapefruit In Newspaper
I would love to have citrus trees as we love all the citrus fruits. Ive never been sure just how they should be stored although I do keep them in the refrigerators bottom drawer. From now on, theyll have newspaper on them. Im so happy to learn about this. Ive...
Panther (Cat)
Children and Pets go together like peas and carrots. Just fantastic. Thank you for sharing your very special pair. ww
Buddy (Dog)
What a beautiful little pet. Our fur-babies take up a big spot in our hearts, dont they? I love hearing about everyones pets. Thank you for sharing your Buddy. ww
Caring For Newborn Kittens
Now, I want a little kitty too. My two grown cats might feel left out, but Id love to raise another little one. They are just so precious. This is really good information, and Im hanging onto it as I might have the chance to raise another one someday. I will...
Baby Cat (Russian Blue)
What a darling little smoky kitten. With all that love and attention, he might have to get a new name one day. Baby Cat is going to grow to be a big kitty and will rule the house. Thank you for sharing him with everyone. ww
Citrus Peels Keeping Kitties Out of Your Garden Area
Please do not ever put things like Tabasco sauce or other harmful things anywhere that a helpless little animal might be blinded or made terribly sick by eating or coming into contact with it. Thank you Julia. If people could see the harm they do with these...
Individual BBQ Meatloaves
I like the meatloaf made into little muffin sized servings. How clever. Thank you. ww
Wildlife: Sickly Fox (Litchfield County, CT)
Poor, poor animals. I hope someone is able to do something for these pitiful creatures. Very sad. ww
Easy Apple Pork Chops!
Yummmmm. Pork chops. Savory and Sweet all in the same pan. And so easy, too. Sounds like something my hubby would love, and I can manage. Thank you costalisa. ww
Marco Piggy Piggy (Guinea Pig)
Guinea pigs make really nice little pets. They are charming and I love their little whistling voices. Marco Piggy Piggy is a handsome little guy. Thanks for sharing him. ww
Zik the Zinosaur
You are very talented. These sock creatures are adorable, and you are a very good grandmother. I like crafts too, but dont have the talent for it, Im afraid. Im going to pass your idea on to a friend who will enjoy making them. ww
Sea Turtle in the Ocean (Gulf of Mexico)
Hey Ale, Just saw your sea-turtle and that is really awesome. I would be so thrilled to see one outside in the wild that way. Weve seen the big sea-turtles at the turtle crawls in Key West, but thats not like seeing them in their natural habitat. The hum is...
Homemade Yellow Cake
Chocolate cake is my favorite, but this sounds very good. Ive never made my own cake flour either, but will now. Thank you. ww
Add Cake Trimmings To Frosted Middle Layer
This is a good idea, and one Ill gladly use. Thank you. ww
Pineapple Meringue Cake
This is maybe the most different cake recipe Ive ever run across. I have to try it. Thanks for sharing it and the tips. ww
Bacon and Olive Stuffing
I never know just what to do with those little Rock Game Cornish Game Hens. I think this stuffing would be perfect for them since they are a bit different anyway. Served with some nice asparagus or the tender young green beans left whole would look really nice...
Sausage Milk Gravy
Id never eaten sausage milk gravy until we came through GA one time about 8 years ago. It was so good that it was all we could talk about until we went back through and ate at a different restaurant and ate some there that was even better. I had to learn how...
Pineapple Dream Pie
Size of instant vanilla pudding? Should pudding be prepared or is it used dry? What size can of crushed pineapple? Should it be drained or undrained? What size Cool Whip? There are several sizes. Which do you consider large? Sounds like a nice combination of...
Fried Green Tomatoes
Ive never eaten Fried Green Tomatoes, but I saw the movie. If they taste as good as you all say they do, guess Ill have to try them. Ha-ha. wiggleworm
Fresh Summer Vegetable Soup with Pasta
If I lived next door to you, Id pay you just to let me eat with you. So would my husband. LOL You cook all the things we like best. ww
Julia's Macaroni Salad
There is no food that I like better than a good Potato Salad. There are many good recipes, and this one looks as good as they come. Thanks julia. ww
Crochet Hook Holder
I really like your craft idea and Im going to make something like it for my embroidery projects. I love doing ribbon embroidery in combination with regular embroidery and the addition of crystal beads. I never seem to have everything I need in one handy place...
Wildlife: Fox (Pahaska Teepee Lodge, WY)
I would love to see a real fox in the wild. I think they are such beautiful dog-like animals and would raise a baby one if given the chance. You are lucky to get to see them. Thanks for photo sharing. ww
In Memory Of Festus (Dwarf Hotot Rabbit)
We always had pet rabbits when I was a kid. My parents taught us to take care of them, and it was a great lesson about responsibility. It must have been drilled in very well as even today, I cannot eat until I know my dogs and cats have been fed properly, and...
Hendrix and Layla (Chihuahuas)
You can tell by looking at them that they are your family. It is so good to see that. It makes my heart happy. Thanks for sharing them. ww
Brunswick Stew
You sent this at a very good time Julia We are going to have another very cold spell with more snow. This will warm up everyone. I am really missing all the good old southern cooking that we had in Atlanta. Thank you for sharing your recipe. ww
Spicy Beer Cake
Sounds good enough to try one time anyway. I kinda like beer too sometimes, but thats what Wisconsin will do for you if you stay there long enough. ww
Circuit Rider Stew
Hi Robin, This is interesting, but you didnt tell us what to do with the corn meal. Id like to know, please. Thank you, ww
Ten Lessons from the Blind Side
Great attitude. You should be working with the blind to teach what youve learned. Im betting you could. You put a whole new slant on loss of eyesight. Very interesting too. Thank you for sharing. ww
Decorative Fabric Banners
What a cute and clever idea. This is very creative for filling in spaces in college dorms where you often dont have or want to put up a lot of personal things. You could use the school or college colors to boost your team too. Itd work for boys or girls either...
Deeli's Crab, Avocado, and Tomato Salad
Sure would enjoy this salad right now. Sounds so good. Thank you for sharing another delightful recipe, Deeli, ww
Mitzi (Cat)
Such a smug look in that second picture, and a darling yawn in the first. When cats yawn, they do such a good job of it that it always makes me yawn too. They are such wonderful company for anyone, but most especially for shut-ins. They amuse us, love us and...
Barbie Doll and Clothes "Trunk"
I have friends who are wine drinkers and Im sure they must have at least one of these boxes lying around somewhere. I can see many other reasons for making these decorated boxes, and Im sure Ill think of something. Yours are just beautiful. I especially like...
Easy Fruit Cake
I love any kind of fruitcake and I dont think I ever saw such an easy recipe. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing it, ww
Scenery: Pine Tree Shadow Mural
Love the shadow picture that pine tree makes against the walls. Such an interesting type of natural art. So many people would never have noticed. Good for you, Deeli. Thanks for sharing it. You get my vote. Good Luck! ww
Mocha Pudding (or Pie)
You said the magic two words, coffee and chocolate. Without those two flavors, I would be lost. You can have all the vanilla and strawberry you want, and Ill even cook it for you, but give me something that makes me feel alive. Ive eaten mocha cake and mocha...
McDonald's Big Mac Special Sauce (Copycat)
And a thumbs up from me too Julia. I dislike admitting it, but I am a fast food junkie simply because of the time element. I grew up always in a hurry, and fast food was part of our lives. Big Macs were always my favorite. I have a bit more time now, and like...
Spring Cloud Salad
We like most congealed desserts or salads, and this one really looks interesting. Ill give it a try. Thanks for sharing. ww
Phoenix and Fluffy (Chicks)
Just adorable little peeps. Wishing you the best of luck with them. Thanks for sharing their photo. ww
Panda (Bluetick Hound/Border Collie)
Love the name. Panda looks like hes ready and willing to tackle almost anything. I cant imagine any other dogs tossing him around in the air these days. Thanks for sharing Panda with us. ww
Balsamic Vinaigrette Roasted Pork
This just might go with that Pina Colada Rice. LOL. Sounds good anyway. I like easy, too, these days. Thank you for sharing.
What Spices Do I Use in a Pork Pie?
Onions, celery, carrots and maybe some potatoes. These would suit most people. Green peas would be good too. ww
What Spices Do I Use in a Pork Pie?
Sorry, I didnt read far enough. Pork always is good with a bit of poultry seasoning, which is a combination of several savory herbs and spices. That would suit more people. Look into some of the more exotic ones like the new mixes, and read the information...
Removing Rubber Sole Shoe Marks from Waxed Tile Floors?
I think WD-40 does a pretty fair job. We use it on our hardwood floors and its great. I sure do like the sound of that tennis ball trick, though.
Chocolate Cream Pie
Of all the many pies that my grandmother always made for family reunions and special holidays, this was always my favorite. It looked like the meringue was a mild high, and would be golden brown. Her chocolate cream filling was as smooth as silk and with a...
Chile Relleno Casserole
I can feel a Tex-Mex dinner night coming very soon. These sound wonderful. Thank you Deeli. ww
Chicken and Chickpea Curry
I love curry, and have just learned that I also love chickpeas. We were having a birthday dinner for one of our friends, and he is a BBQ hound. There is a huge salad bar at the restaurant, and of all things, there were chickpeas on it. Id just recently found...
Decorated Storage Boxes
Youd never know that something so pretty and nice could have once lived in the laundry room. These are beautiful, and I really like that you used some of your moms clothing to add to the memory boxes. I wish Id saved some of my moms things. We should never...
Potato Pork Chop Mushroom Casserole
Love anything with pork chops. I must try this. Thank you for sharing your recipe. ww
New Orleans Pralines
Im not the cook that you and Deeli are Pookarina, but if I lived next door to either one of you, Id weigh 400 pounds in 6 months. Just reading your recipes keeps me going sometimes. After reading about what you all are cooking, my Hamburger Helper tastes like...
Sir Catty-Kit (Maine Coon - Sealpoint Siamese)
Ive seen your cats picture before, and always thought he has the most beautiful face. Hes very expressive. I can picture him with red in his eyes, LOL. He sounds like hes so much fun to be around too. Love the story that goes with the pictures. Perfect. Thank...
Romeo (Cat)
Very good of you to keep him in the family. That kitty would probably be lost without you folks. Thank you for sharing Romeo with us. Hes a very handsome fellow. ww
Fancy Fingertip Towels
Good idea for teachers or ladies exchange gifts at Christmas. Thank you for sharing. ww
Scenery: Fall In Santiam Canyon (OR)
This is the type of place I figure they are talking about when they mention streets paved with gold. These are such beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing them. ww
Special Message Scroll Card
What a great idea for someone really special. Thank you for sharing this. ww
Green Chili Corn Muffins
You mentioned eating these with baked beans, and that sounds good to me. The weekend is coming up and were going yard sale hunting. Baked beans and green chili corn muffins can be all ready and waiting for us when we get home. Sounds like a plan to me. Thanks...
Chinese Ching-A-Ling
This sounds so good, and I love the catchy name. We like every ingredient, so getting them to eat it will not be difficult at all. Ever since I mentioned it, the kids have been asking, Is it Ching-A-Ling time yet? Tell your son that he did a good job. LOL Thanks...
Koda (Pomeranian Mix)
If hes really hyper, then surely, he must have Pom in him. Poms are so sweet and such pretty dogs. No matter what he is, just love and enjoy him. Thanks for sharing Koda. ww
Scenery: Jet Stream 9/11 Tribute
Photos are good reminders. These photos are beautiful and make me remember that day so well. Thanks for sharing with all of us on TF. ww
The Old Country Telephone
We never had a phone like yours, but my grandparents did. My grandfather was a real farmer, and when he heard on his radio about a bad rainstorm coming their way, my grandmother said he would start cranking that thing to alert all the other farmers around them...
Anouk (Shiloh Shepard)
Ive never known a Shiloh Shepard, but this is a beautiful dog. Reminds me of my grandfathers dog who was some kind of herding dog from Scotland. Thanks for sharing. ww
Scenery: Buffalo Creek (PA)
Sure looks like a peaceful, pretty spot. Lovely photo. Thank you for sharing it. ww
Oatmeal and Raisin Breakfast Cookies
Definitely my kind of breakfast. These look so good and the pictures make me hungry. You also make it sound easy enough for even me to make them. Will let you know what happens. Thanks for sharing. ww
Hamburger Potato Casserole
I will try this Robin. It sounds so good. Thanks for sharing your recipe. ww
My Frugal Life: Rebuilding Our House
First, thank you for sharing your Frugal Life story. Its really great and Ill bet all those children know how to do things that theyd never have learned any other way. I know Im a little bit envious of them being raised in such wonderful surroundings. I wish...
My Frugal Life: Me And The Bee
How well I remember the days and nights of rolling hair on brush rollers, then trying to sleep. Not me, but my older sisters kept our shared bedroom filled with that horrible-smelling hair spray, and moaned and groaned about trying to sleep on the terrible...
Spicy Chicken with Garlic and Olive Sauce
Id have to use chicken breasts, but I can almost taste the flavor. Sounds very good. My kids love it when I cook something that goes over mashed potatoes, and this will do it just fine. Thank you for another great recipe. ww
Turtle Burgers
Awwwwww. They look just like turtles. What a creative way to serve kids something theyll enjoy and hopefully will eat. I would like one too. TeeHee. Thank you for sharing. ww
Menchi (Lab - Border Collie Mix)
Border Collies are one of our favorite breeds. They were working dogs on my grandfathers farm in Canada long before they came to the US. They always kept one as a housedog after they were older just to have them as a pet. The one I remember best was named Pitou...
Garden Skillet Kale
Ummmm. This sounds delicious. We must try it. We like almost any kind of greens prepared any way. Thank you. ww
