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Deb’s Update, and a Blessing:

Good morning and we hope this finds all well. As you know, Deb decided on a second opinion, and boy, we’re all sure glad she did! First off, no surgery, and since we had an appointment with her new Doctor … Continue reading

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This is What WE Call Cream Corn… “City Boy!”

Hey guys! Man, what a beautiful morning here today! It’s hot and dry, but the days have been beautiful. There’s been a pretty good breeze late in the evenings lately, and it makes sitting out on the porch very comfortable … Continue reading

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Race…and His Go-Cart

You know, Dale brought his grandson Race, to the house with him the other day. That little guy is cute as a button and just keeps a little grin on his face. Race is 5 years old. We’d met Race … Continue reading

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Shelby Lynn, and Her Nanna…in the Garden

Now you all know little Shelby Lynn. Shelby is our son Red’s daughter, and is 4 years old. Boy this little girl loves her Nana! The sun rises and sets in Deb’s rear-end as far as Shelby Lynn is concerned! … Continue reading

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The Last of Our String Beans, and Canning Limas:

Good morning, and how are you all today? We hope all is well for each and every one of you, and welcome back! First off this morning, it was brought to my attention by a reader of our column about … Continue reading

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Sausage With Apples, Bean Cake

I’d mentioned earlier that I’d purchased a book last week called “Smokehouse Ham, Spoon Bread, and Scuppernong Wine.” It’s about Appalachian cooking, and lore. I’m really, really enjoying this book. It has a little of everything in it. I got … Continue reading

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Canning Sweet Breads…Again!

Good morning everyone! How are you guys this fine morning? You know, Deb and I don’t know very many of our friends who don’t like a good piece of cake every once in a while! This goes for Deb too, … Continue reading

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Bread & Butter Pickles, Squash Pickles, and Puttin’ Up More ‘Maters

Good morning and I hope this finds all of you doing just great. Well, ole’ Deb and I have had a busy today, and looks as if we might be busy again tomorrow, too. Our garden is really putting out … Continue reading

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A Couple Recipes for Mountain Gal, and Her…RAMPS

I’m going to share with you guys today a couple of recipes. These recipes are for one of our friends from North Carolina way. She’s very active in her comments on articles we discuss, and is a very, very knowledgeable … Continue reading

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Some Pointers in Regards to Our Garden…From You

I’d like to toss something out to our good friend Kunoichi. If you remember, you were commenting not too far back that you used to mow the grass in a field, or lot, across from where you lived. You stated, … Continue reading

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