You Two Crazy Kids

So here's a story I haven't told y'all. Right after Christmas, when D. and I met New Marti for the first time, we could tell right away that Todd was completely smitten with her. When you've been friends with someone for more than fifteen years, … [Continue reading]

Congealed Salad 101

Well my word. I had no idea the words "congealed salad" would cause such confusion. Or, you know, the word "squash." So for the record, you use YELLOW SQUASH (some people call it "summer squash") to make the Squash Supreme. And a congealed … [Continue reading]

It’s Supreme All Right

We're at Mama and Daddy's house today for Father's Day lunch, and Mama made a squash casserole that is SO STINKIN' TASTY that I just had to share the recipe. In addition to the delicious squash casserole, we had fried chicken, butterbeans, green … [Continue reading]

I’d Like Fries With That, Only I’m Trying Not To Eat Carbs

Last night Big Mama told me about this burger place in her town that serves tostada burgers. Apparently you take two tostadas, load 'em up with refried beans and cheese, put your hamburger patty in the middle of it all, and pure delicious goodness is … [Continue reading]

I’d Love To Have A Title, But The Only Word That Comes To Mind Is “Baseball”

My Bulldogs play North Carolina at 6:00 tonight in the College World Series, and while I'd like to pretend all is normal at our house right now, I cannot. Short version: I'm a nervous wreck and worried about a let-down after last week's games and … [Continue reading]

When You Don’t Know How To Turn On The Email, Dictation Works Just As Well

This just in: S., Mother asked me to write and tell you she is very proud of the cake you baked, especially because you used butter instead of margarine, pure vanilla rather than imitation and regular flour rather than cake mix. I love … [Continue reading]