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Mama has never been the type to make the same dish twice. I’ve always admired that about her. Cooking is more than a recipe; it’s a portal of self-expression. If the recipe calls for two cups of cheese and you feel like adding four pounds of cheese – to quote cousin, Jay Quinn – don’t let a piece of paper stand in your way.
Some days you just wake up and want your Grandma. There are other days that you can’t get her off of your mind. I guess that’s how grief works – some days you are completely fine and then some days you feel like your loved one passed just yesterday and it’s hard to move.
I was watching a television show the other day where they were talking about how keen humans’ sense of smell is and how it relates so closely to our memories.
Quinn and I spent a lot of weekends over at Grandma and Granddaddy Carlton’s house. If we were not allowed to do something at home, you best believe our imaginations were welcomed to run wild at Grandma’s.
There are those certain images/moments in your mind that you picture when you’re having a bad day. Everyone has their “happy place” – the place they go in their mind when feeling anxious, unsure, the news is scary, you got a speeding ticket, or maybe it’s just one of those days you need an unwarranted smile.
Have you seen the pointed looking cabbage at local produce stand and farmers markets, If not, check out the interesting vegetable at the Farmer’s Market. Pointed, hearted or sweetheart cabbage as it is sometimes known is a type of green cabbage with green leaves and a pointed head.
These tiny little gems do indeed pack a potent punch. From anti-ageing to weight loss, blueberries rank the highest of any fruit for health benefits! They are super high in antioxidants, one cup delivers 14% of the recommended daily dose of fiber and nearly a quarter of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.
We are starting to get more and more glimpses of springtime, and as the days grow warmer and longer it is time to start looking for fresh asparagus!! Asparagus has moved from only being enjoyed slimy from a can to being a super popular number one choice for taste, variety and nutrition!
