A Storybook Life

“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn”
Ralph Waldo Emerson

It’s amazing how fast the warm colors of Autumn are already starting to appear along our country lane. Granted, we did have a wonderful summer, but it always seems like fall comes so soon! It’s ok though, because besides the Christmas season, this is […]

I just love the smell of apple pie baking in the kitchen! But the one thing I like better than smelling it is eating it!
I came across a recent post that Kelli made, where she was sharing a recipe that she found in a cookbook from her local library. I like to think of the […]

Don’t let the constant nagging question of “What’s for Dinner” get you down! For today… you shall conquer!
(sorry got a bit carried away :)
I wanted to share this quick dinner recipe that will give you that… cooking in the kitchen all day feeling - while only spending a few actual minutes of your time preparing […]

My granny used to make this wonderful recipe for us. This is a very simple cake using a can of fruit cocktail and a few other ingredients - and it is unbelievably moist & delicious!
FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE
2 c. unsifted flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 scant tsp. soda
Pinch of salt
2 beaten eggs
1 (1 lb.) can fruit cocktail
1 […]

This is a quick, easy, cheap, come back for seconds family dish!
Pasta salad is the perfect side dish for any summer meal! You can also change the recipe very easily by tossing in any of your favorite ingredients right from the cottage garden!
Cook your favorite kind of pasta while you’re making the sauce to save […]