We Wish You a Jingle Jolly…

When I was a little girl, my dad made up new lyrics for “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” It became an instant classic in our house. It went like this: We wish you a jingle jolly; We wish you a hot tamale! We wish you an enchilada; And a taco or two! An absoluteContinue reading “We Wish You a Jingle Jolly…”

What Do You Want Out of Life?

What is it you dreamed of when you were a child? Did you wish to be an astronaut? A dancer? A painter? A doctor, perhaps? Or maybe a parent? I was thinking about this today, as my oldest is struggling some with life choices. She is working at a fast food restaurant, yet she isContinue reading “What Do You Want Out of Life?”

Does Your Chocolate Crinkle? Favorite Christmas Cookies Series

As a child, I was always jealous that my grandma would bake Christmas cookies with only one of my cousins. There were actually three of us cousins that lived close enough to participate, but it was only Diane with whom she shared that special day. My sister and I were left out. We did haveContinue reading “Does Your Chocolate Crinkle? Favorite Christmas Cookies Series”

To Have or Have Not – Pie Crust

This last few weeks I have been giving a lot of thought to pie. Well, more accurately, pie crust. Do you ever find your mind straying to pie crust? Well, mine did! The problem with pie crust is finding a good gluten free recipe for one. Yes, I am aware that the stores sell pre-madeContinue reading “To Have or Have Not – Pie Crust”

For What I Am Thankful

There are times in our lives that we sit back and take stock. June 6, 2015 and the months that followed were a time of deep stock-taking for me and my family. The day started out like many others, a beautiful, sunny Saturday. We we’re headed to a quincinera party; the first any of usContinue reading “For What I Am Thankful”

What’s Cookin’ for Thanksgiving?

Generally, here in the USA, we celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November. Some of us use this holiday to give thanks for all the blessings that we have. Others use the holiday as a pathway to Christmas. This saddens me, as I think it is important to give thanks andContinue reading “What’s Cookin’ for Thanksgiving?”