Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Nature; Thank God for the rain



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The ground is dry and thirsty.  The grass is brown and some plants and flowers were drooping as a result of lack of rain, even though we watered every day.  So, thank God for the rain we are getting, a nice steady rain that will soak in the ground.  The earth needed it.

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Saturday, August 9, 2014

My grandchildren; Olivia caught in mid air

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Here is Olivia jumping in the pool.  I caught her in mid air.  In case you are wondering, her mother is in the pool too, I just didn't get her in the picture.  The water was cold, but it didn't stop her.

Friday, August 8, 2014

Dessert; Cherry chip cake with chocolate gnash

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I made this for my family for tomorrow's dessert.  It's very simply a cherry chip cake with white fluffy frosting and chocolate gnash that was made by mixing chocolate chips with heavy whipping cream and melting it over the stove.

Comfort Food; Meat balls and spaghetti sauce, real Italian comfort food

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Nothing says 'Italian comfort food' like meat balls and spaghetti sauce

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Recipe of the Week; Cinamon Apple Corn Muffins

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I got this recipe from a cookbook my mother bought me when I got married 44 years ago this September. 

Vacations; Tannersville Inn at the Poconos

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Copyright by The Old School Housewife

This restaurant has a lot of atmosphere and is cozy and quaint.  We come here for dinner because we also like the food.  Crab cakes are one of my favorite dishes they serve.