Posted October 25, 2013
It was the time of year that most high school seniors dread, college applications were due. My friends were suddenly unavailable on weekends; they were all sitting at home with stacks of paperwork to fill out. Their parents looked nervously over their shoulders, pacing as their children mailed off their… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted October 25, 2013
The Cowboy and I have spent many Thanksgivings together, but it was our second (dating not married) that has become part of our family’s history. I was a junior in college, and looking forward to some home-cooking. As I headed over the mountain and towards The Cowboy’s Grandma’s house, I… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted October 24, 2013
Everyone has one, that dirty little secret that no one but their family and closest friends know about…the junk drawer. Even Martha Stewart has one! I know this because she was actually my inspiration for this Homestead project.It started when I was watching some daytime television, while holding my newborn… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife Style, The Prairie Homestead
Posted October 22, 2013
It all started a long time ago, back in the late 1900’s, before this Prairie Wife had even thought about wearing heels. Ma, Pa, Big Brother B, and I were all that was left living in the City Home. My older sister, Texas Two Steppin’, and my Big Brother T… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted October 21, 2013
This is one of my go-to desserts in the fall. “It only takes 2 seconds” yet tastes so good. My favorite part is the yummy topping so, I developed a recipe that puts that sweet crispy crust front and center. Top your warm Apple Extra Crispy Crisp (say that three… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
