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On Sunday mornings Mom made German Pancake. It’s a baked egg dish that tastes similar to popovers. She mixed the ingredients in an iron skillet and baked it in the oven. We ate it piping hot in pie-like slices. Just before eating, we spooned berry jam in the center, instantly melting it. Ooh so good. […]

There is such joy in little things,
A friendly smile, a gay hello,
A visit on the telephone
Will give my day a happy glow.
Throughout the day I seem to find
So much that gives my spirit wings,
But most of all I’m finding true,
My joy is in little things.
-Isabelle Shannon

The first time Mom made these I thought they were so cute, these little tasty mini pecan pies with a buttery crust. Fancy looking, yet easy to make. I started making them for parties and guests, and always won accolades.
Crust
1/2 cup butter softened
1 3oz package of cream cheese
1 cup flour
Blend butter, cream cheese together; […]

by Virginia Paquette
1 cup friendly words
2 heaping cups understanding
4 heaping teaspoons time and patience
Pinch of warm personality
Dash of humor
Instructions for mixing:
Measure words carefully. Add heaping cups of understanding; use generous amounts of time and patience. Cook with gas on the front burner. Keep temperature low…do not boil! Add dash of humor and a pinch […]

Macaroni and Cheese is the best American comfort food. Mom used to make Betty Crocker’s baked macaroni and cheese. She rolled the cheese chunks in flour so when they melted, they formed cheese pockets surrounded by macaroni. Then she placed dollops of butter on top of the dish before baking. The cheese encrusted the top […]