Do you like to cook? Bake?
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I don’t, but my mom kept goodies available. I remember coming home
from school and eagerly slicing a piece of Devil’s Food cake. I loved that cake
but could never decide if I preferred the Seven Minute White Frosting or the
chocolate icing
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Have you ever had fried pies hot from a skillet of butter?
Scrumptious. Mom made them from dehydrated fruit. Apricot was my favorite. I’m
guessing she hydrated the fruit, prepared it with sugar, pureed it, and then
filled homemade pie crust. I wish I had her recipe, although I doubt I’d make
them. The two pictured above look and sound similar to mom's. These
pies are southern favorites, and maybe I'll get the nerve to try one of
the recipes.
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Another phenomenal treat on hot Texas days was to open the refrigerator
and find strawberry short cake with fresh whipping cream. Yum.
For a time, my family lived in Irving, Texas. Mom and Dad lived a
short distance away in Arlington, Texas. My hubby loved to eat at
moms and we’d make the trip several times a week. He always did something for
her—paint a bedroom, wallpaper a spot, etc. He loved to work and she enjoyed
rewarding his labors with foods he fancied.
I have
deep, southern roots. My mom came from Alabama and my dad's folks came from
Tennessee. I'm a native Texan, but I'm a southern girl at heart.
Here's a fun quiz. I got 'em all right, don't ya' know.
My books feature southern lifestyle. Oh sure, they're all set in Texas, but I've had many comments about how southern they are. I live in Houston, so I guess South Texas will have to do. Have you read any? No? Well, please do. Here's the link to Amazon. You'll find them at other fine book sellers too.
Until next time, smile. You never know how much your happy face
will mean to someone.
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