There was a time in the 1900s -- beginning by at least the Great Depression and ending sometime in the late 1980s -- when brown paper bags filled with fruit, nuts and candy were a thing in the low-church world. On the last service before Christmas Day, each person in attendance (including babies) received a… Continue reading The Power of Oranges
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Mixed-Bag Sun Tea
"Here in the South, we don't hide crazy. We put it on the front porch and give it a sweet tea." unknown author Forget the sweet tea, actually. You won't need sugar if you try this Mixed-Bag Sun Tea. As easy as a summer afternoon, the sun does all the work and creates a mellow… Continue reading Mixed-Bag Sun Tea
Frozen-Asset Soup
“The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found.” Calvin Trillin, American writer Looking over my recipe posts, I noticed that many are more about technique than ingredients. That is probably because I cook so much, especially during… Continue reading Frozen-Asset Soup
Summer-sun vinaigrette
"Hunger is the best sauce." Socrates Food should taste good. It just should. That's what I keep telling our daughters when they're tempted to eat things that come out of wrappers that crinkle. With the exception of chocolate and Combos, which are clearly God's gift to the snack-food world, most food is at its best… Continue reading Summer-sun vinaigrette
Nora Edinger -- JOY Journal 