A Treasure Worth Keeping

A Treasure Worth Keeping

by | Jul 25, 2018 | Gratefulness

[Random thoughts remembering the last time I saw my mother here on earth. She’s with Jesus now –no more sorrow and no more pain. Originally written October 2014 –edited for GrammieChats July 2021] I’m doing my day, mentally preparing for a...
Healthy Fried Rice

Healthy Fried Rice

by | Jul 18, 2018 | Blog, Weeknight Meals

Family Favorite Family favorite here! Not THE favorite, but definitely a favorite. I raised my family with this recipe on the table one or two times a month. These last 5-6 years, I guess I somehow forgot about it. Perhaps I was distracted by trying new things, who...
Marion’s 9th Street Cafe

Marion’s 9th Street Cafe

by | Jul 12, 2018 | Blog, Dates with Stache

A couple months back, Stache had ducklings on his mind. And chicken feed. So, we headed out for the closest Big R Farm Supply Store, in Marion, Indiana. By my estimation, Marion is one of those mid-sized, Midwest towns in Middle America, located halfway to somewhere I...
Grammie’s Best Broccoli Salad

Grammie’s Best Broccoli Salad

by | Jul 2, 2018 | Blog, Events, Salads

I didn’t grow up having broccoli salad. In fact, one of my first memorable tastes of the dish was at a tasting for our son and daughter’s wedding. It’s one of those sides that can go with all sorts of other dishes. We’ve come to enjoy...