Category Archives: My Muse

Inspiration from my mentors. Friends, family, acquaintances – each life is a gift shared with you. Honor them, keep them in mind, remember them often and share their lives with your children and grandchildren by telling stories, sharing their recipes, baking their favorites. This keeps them all alive in your memories whether you see them every month, every day, and even when they pass on. Life is not permanent.

Chicken and Dumplings

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Sandy

Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients: 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4 cups water 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 1/2 T. olive oil 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 1/2 tsp. table … Continue reading →

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Divinity – Light and Fluffy

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Sandy

Wait until my sisters read this, it is bound to bring back memories for them.  Since there were 9 kids, and little money, much of our Christmas was baked, crafted and home sewn.   I remember one year mom was particularly stressed not to have enough … Continue reading →

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Coleslaw with Red Cabbage and Peanuts

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Sandy

I didn’t eat much coleslaw as a kid, just didn’t.  But upon getting married, my mother-in-law Jacque loved coleslaw.  Her coleslaw was the creamy style without the red cabbage, but right before serving, she would add peanuts, toss and serve.  Good!  … Continue reading →

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Gravy

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Sandy

My mom made gravy.  Gravy with fried chicken especially.  Once the chicken was done, mom would add 1/4 cup flour to the oil in the frying pan.  Stir the flour in the grease until it is brown.  It will brown nicely, … Continue reading →

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Mexican Quiche, Monterrey Eggs, Quiche Lorraine – Make it your way!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Sandy

This is for a crowd! WOW! What a versatile dish! It can easily be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch and even as a cocktail dish as an hors d’oeuvre. It’s QUICK and EASY! Just wait ’til the raves come in. … Continue reading →

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Ruthie’s Lemon Pie

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Sandy

At Christmas this year, my sister-in-law, Carol made the pies.  She has shared her mom’s Lemon Cream Pie recipe.  “My mom’s pie had meringue on top made from the whites of the 3 egg yolks.  Many recipes today suggest whipped … Continue reading →

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German Hot Potato Salad

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Sandy

My mother-in-law’s favorite “Company’s coming dinner” was German Hot Potato Salad and Roast Beef served with a green side salad.  Jacque loved bacon probably since it was rationed or hard to come by during World War II.  When she died at … Continue reading →

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Grandma Jacque’s Crispy Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Sandy

My children always remembered Jacque Nickerson, Grandma and differentiated her from everyone else in their lives because of these cookies.  These cookies have immortalized Jacque.  They are flat, crispy and nutty. Perfect flavor and wonderful with a cup of coffee … Continue reading →

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Southern Style Lemon Meringue Pie – My Dad’s favorite!

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Sandy

Depending upon how tart you like your lemon pie to be, choose the appropriate lemons. Meyers Lemons are sweeter as they are hybrid lemon mixed with a mandarine orange.  Whereas the standard lemon is much tarter – which I like!  … Continue reading →

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Country Fried Potatoes

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Sandy

You can take the girl out of the country, but she still wants her fried potatoes! Continue reading →

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