You guys know I am such a freaking rebel. I know you do.  I am really frustrated about the blogging rules from the FTC and here’s why.
Does the government really have to control everything we do? Seriously, being micromanaged makes me grumpy.  You know I review things on my blog. I will say, “so…xyz sent me a cookbook for review” …Honestly someday I would like to say “Lowes sent me an entire kitchen for review!” but so far it is a dream that dissipates with the cold light of day.

Because you read my blog, interact with me on twitter, are …read more

One thing I have noticed about food bloggers is that we tend to be an opinionated bunch. And nothing can get an argument happening faster in a meeting of food bloggers (online or IRL) than whether or not you should accept products for review.

If you have been reading my blog for very long you probably know where I stand on that issue. I do it. If a manufacturer wants me to try something that I think might  be something you are interested in I will usually try it. I don’t accept everything. There was a first aide kit that was …read more

Remember the apron contest? Well Jean, our lovely winner, has gotten her apron and blogged about it at working mom 24/7 ! She was inspired to bake..and really, don’t you think she only needs the pearls?

Keep checking her blog.. she may be out baking us all in that apron…

This is another one from my mom’s file. It is bittersweet to see her handwriting, beginning to fade, and the stains on the card that marked it as a favorite.  I have updated it some and made it easier to understand..Mom was born in 1918 and so when she was writing these recipes things were a bit different!!  This is delicious, old fashioned and basic comfort food. A slice with a cup of steaming coffee (with heavy cream and stevia please , or tea (Lady Grey, no milk thanks)  or even a tall, cold glass of milk  is a …read more