An Award For Cookies

I just received word from my nephew that his young daughter won 3rd prize in a 4-H baking contest. She chose a recipe from “Think With Your Tastebuds” and it was a special recipe for me.

The recipe, Soft Ginger Cookies” , is on page 151 in the book and it is a recipe from my grandmother. It was a real favorite of my Dad’s and the cookie jar was always filled with these delicious treats.

I have that cookie jar in my home and it always reminds me of those wonderful days with mother baking and filling the house with heavenly scents.

I’m proud of my great-niece, and happy for her, as well. What a wonderful organization the 4-H clubs are.

I have said that “Think With Your Tastebuds” is a book for all cooks, from novice to experienced, and am so honored that a recipe from our book has been recognized as special.

Happy baking! Have fun as you put “your own spin” on a recipe and make it all you own.

Thanksgivings Past

Family, friends, neighbors all add to our Thanksgiving blessings. Years ago, when my husband was in the military, we had Thanksgiving dinners at our home every year with friends attending. We also made sure that several young airmen, many away from home for the first time, were invited. They were so happy for a home cooked meal and a “home atmosphere” for that day.

We did this for every holiday and, most times, there were 30 or more there for dinner. Believe it or not, no one complained of cramped quarters, lack of computers or games to play on the phones (we didn’t have those back then) and we had marvelous times.

We always had the huge turkey, a ham or roast beef, and everything that was served was home made from scratch as we didn’t have much in the way of mixes or convenience foods. If we had leftovers, we invited our guests to take what they wanted home with them.

Many times, I miss those days of warm friendships, laughter, the joy of feeling like “family”, when our families were many miles away.

If you know of a serviceman, or woman, ask them to dinner and you will receive a blessing that you will treasure for years to come.