Today I want to share with you some images of beautiful example of Beaux-Arts architecture in Anderson County, Texas. The Anderson County courthouse, located in the county seat of Palestine, is the fourth that the county has had over the years, replacing the third courthouse which burned down in 1913. I lived in Anderson County … Continue reading »
There is a tradition down here in the south of eating black-eyed peas on January 1st for “good luck.” Practically everyone I know does it, and I do it, too, though I don’t really believe in luck. :) It’s a good thing I like black-eyed peas. I like purple-hull peas from the garden even more, … Continue reading »
On Tuesday, December 20, I had the honor of speaking to the ladies of the Bethesda Alliance at one of my very favorite restaurants, The Potpourri House in Tyler. What a wonderful group of women they are, and they have a great purpose: to support the ministry of Bethesda Health Clinic, a clinic that exists “… to provide … Continue reading »
“There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million.” ~Walt Streightiff I remember acorns from my childhood very clearly. There was a huge oak tree in our yard in Charlotte when I was a little girl, and I used to pick them up to play with … Continue reading »
With fall’s arrival comes a change at local farm stands and in grocery store produce sections: replacing summery berries and other hot weather fruit, or at least taking its place beside those things, are fall vegetables. The sight of these vegetables make me feel a sense of comfort and coziness; like a warm afghan crocheted … Continue reading »
I am so susceptible to pictures and videos of food being made; I see something that looks delicious, and I can just imagine how good things smell as they’re sizzling in a big stainless pan. Just imagining the sweet warm scent that olive oil releases as it gently heats in the pan, and how that … Continue reading »
I’m so excited today; our meteorologists here at KLTV are telling us that today is the last day of summer-like temperatures in East Texas. I don’t know how hot it is where you live, but in Tyler we will reach 99 degrees this afternoon. Tomorrow, though, our high will be around 85, and by Sunday, a … Continue reading »
Fall baking: the prospect of it makes me cheerful. It’s one of the pleasures of the season, for me; it reminds me of my growing-up years, and the comfort there was sitting on the big oval braided rug in the living room in our home in N.C., watching Sesame Street or Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, while … Continue reading »
It’s finally here: at 4:05 am CST today, autumn arrived! This is such a fun time of year; it feels like home to me. There’s something about the scents of cloves and nutmeg, the sight of fat, cheerful pumpkins, and the taste of apples and cinnamon that make me feel comforted and happy. It’s the … Continue reading »
Recently I was asked to appear on In the Kitchen on KLTV again, and I gladly accepted. I love planning something fun to try on-air that I think the viewers will enjoy, and the state of the weather usually contributes to my choices. It’s been a hot summer in the U.S., so we have all … Continue reading »
