Monthly Archives: November 2017

A Tale of Two Cheesecakes

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Linda Andrews

As I’m sure many of you can tell from my last few blogs, I love to cook, especially during the holidays. One of the things I’ve been asked to bring to the Thanksgiving table over the years is cheesecake. I … Continue reading →

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When Two Become One

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Linda Andrews

I’m talking about cinnamon rolls that is. You see, I don’t want to wait hours to make them properly and those canned rolls don’t hit the spot. So, I’ve taken two recipes from my Kitchenaid mixer to make them in … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Linda Andrews

It’s that time of year in the US when most of us put ourselves in a food coma while spending time with family and friends. So to everyone in the US, Happy Thanksgiving. And to everyone else, enjoy your weekend … Continue reading →

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I Think I Missed the Memo

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Linda Andrews

I love to cook. The first thing I do when I purchase a new cookbook is to go through the recipes and, using scraps of paper, bookmark the first ones I want to try. Sure, the cookbooks look a bit … Continue reading →

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Cookie Time

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Linda Andrews

As I am slowly putting away my Halloween decorations, I am stocking up on essentials for the next season. Cookie Season! My oldest daughter is coming over on Friday and together we will get a jump on the cookie baking. … Continue reading →

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She’s making a list

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Linda Andrews

When I was young, the arrival of the Christmas catalogs were a magical time. I remember spending hours pouring over the pages, circling the items I wanted. For my children, they enjoyed the Christmas ads. I’d pick up the circulars … Continue reading →

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Stuff and Nonsense

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Linda Andrews

There is nothing that can invoke greater fear in my heart than the words, we’re moving. Truly, I’m starting to stress about an event that is about 9 years in our future. Why? Because of the accumulation of stuff. Lots … Continue reading →

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Circle of Trust

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Linda Andrews

Writers, like all creative people, tend to be a secretive bunch. We don’t always like folks to look at our work while it is in progress, usually because it is ugly and we know it needs some work. But we … Continue reading →

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November 11th

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Linda Andrews

99 years ago. 10 million dead. On the 11th Day of the 11th Month at the 11th hour, the first World War came to an end. Sadly, the armistice didn’t stop the dying as many of the wounded succumbed in … Continue reading →

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The Railway

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Linda Andrews

I love trains. Thankfully, the hubbinator does as well, and one of the things we’ve always wanted to do was ride the Verde Canyon Railway during the Fall, to you know, see those colors everyone else always brags about. Right … Continue reading →

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