Laura wrote : “The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” Pa Ingalls taught his children a great many lessons on living a good life. He was a … Continue reading Father’s Day Thoughts …
A Letter To My Dad
I found a letter I wrote to my dad in February 2009, hoping it will be read at his funeral which I was unable to attend. I was here in the USA and on my lawyer's advice, couldn't travel abroad. I can't remember if it was read or not, but with Father's Day coming up … Continue reading A Letter To My Dad
Mother is another word for love …
The last time I spoke to my mother was on Mother's Day 2007. My parents lived 2 hours drive away from me, so I wasn't able to visit at the time but I called to wish her. I told her "I love you Ma". Three days later she was gone. She had a heart attack … Continue reading Mother is another word for love …
In the jungle, the mighty jungle …
When you have a “strange” accent, people tend to ask where you come from. When I say I’m from South Africa, some look at me in wonder and ask about the wild animals roaming free on the streets, monkeys swinging from branch to branch in the gardens, you get the picture? I can somehow understand … Continue reading In the jungle, the mighty jungle …
So I fell off the roof… and lived to tell the tale!
School holidays - times when kids do stuff they won't dream of doing any other time. Maybe the freedom of "no school" has something to do with it. 🙂 We had a free-standing garage, about 7 feet in height, with a corrugated iron roof and a brick raised edge along the sides. We had a … Continue reading So I fell off the roof… and lived to tell the tale!
Quick and Easy Chicken Pie
1 Rotisserie chicken8 oz Sliced white mushrooms3 Tbs butter1/4 Cup all purpose flour1 Cup milk (or half and half)2 Sheets puff pastrySalt, pepper and other spices to taste2 eggs and a splash of water Heat oven to 385F or 190C.Debone the chicken and chop into small pieces. Beat the eggs with a bit of water till … Continue reading Quick and Easy Chicken Pie
Once upon a chicken pie …
"Mother was in the pantry, setting the top crust on the Sunday chicken pie. Three fat hens were in the pie, under the bubbling gravy. Mother spread the crust and crimped the edges, and the gravy showed through the two pine-trees she had cut in the dough... " (Farmer Boy) South African chicken pie - … Continue reading Once upon a chicken pie …
Mischief, Mishaps and other Memories of days gone by … Part One
What mischief could a child get up to in a rural town in the sixties, you may ask? Weren't children supposed to be better behaved then than now? The harmful attractions of today were little known of and mischief was mostly the "innocent kind". When I think of my town in terms of mischief, I … Continue reading Mischief, Mishaps and other Memories of days gone by … Part One
Primary School rules and rulers!
One day in 1874 Laura walked 3 miles from the banks of Plum Creek to start school for the first time. "On the teacher's desk there was a ruler. Laura did not know until later that the ruler was to punish anyone who fidgeted or whispered in school. Anyone who was so naughty had to … Continue reading Primary School rules and rulers!
Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
I'm all for easy so when I saw this recipe I had to give it a try. The texture is delicate and airy. Cook over medium heat and flip with a very thin spatula for best results. I used my Ikea flipper which was a bit too thick and couldn't quite get it to flip … Continue reading Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
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