Yet another family favorite. I come from a big Irish family (my mom’s side) and one thing we always have plenty of during our celebrations is food. You can pretty much guarantee that when we have a family party or holiday this dip will be served, and devoured in about 10 minutes (burnt mouths all… Continue reading Kathy’s Dip
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Ma’s Banana Bread
Banana Bread I don’t remember the first time I had banana bread. But I do know that each time I have it, it reminds me of my mom (Hey, Ma!). My mom made banana bread often when we were growing up and it always creates that same wonderful smell as it bakes (at 350 for… Continue reading Ma’s Banana Bread
To My Nana
April 21st, 2021. Happy heavenly 100th to my Nana. I’ll never stop loving you. ❤️ From the moment I arrived to the moment we said goodbye, my Nana was at the top of the list as one of my absolute fiercest protectors and providers of love and care. She taught my mom how to shower… Continue reading To My Nana
Cassis and….TEQUILA!
Happy Friday! I still try and get excited for the weekend these days, and sometimes that means making fun new drinks. I had a limited selection here at my parents (was too cozy to leave and go to the store like I was thinking) but figured I’d at the very least have a margarita (or… Continue reading Cassis and….TEQUILA!
On Holiday cards.
Growing up in a family of four from a small town holiday cards were a staple. I waited every year to be the designated card opener. There were a few people that always sent their cards early. We’d open each card, my parents would read the note, and then we’d display them in our living room. Some years… Continue reading On Holiday cards.
Snow Days
Occasionally I copy exactly what I put on Instagram and Facebook and plant it here. It’s really for myself so I can easily access the posts that mean the most to me. And this is one of those. A superintendent in West Virginia went viral when she sent a letter canceling school today – the… Continue reading Snow Days
The Most Memorable Day of the Year: August 28th, 2020
mem·o·ra·ble/ˈmem(ə)rəb(ə)l/adjective worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual. “Worth remembering” is a given when it comes to your older brothers wedding. “Easy to remember” is also doable, but then as time goes on those memories fade or you forget just how the day played out. That’s where writing (this blog)… Continue reading The Most Memorable Day of the Year: August 28th, 2020
My favorite quote on family
Which really for me includes my best friends too.