"Nellie looked at Laura and Mary and she wrinkled up her nose. "Hm!" she said. "Country girls!" Don't worry, Laura. I was a country girl too, and I still am. Even if only in my heart for now. Over the river and through the woods, or rather, down Route 60 and over the hills, that's … Continue reading Country Girl
Tuna Salad Appetizer
This simple South African appetizer can be an elegant starter on any menu. Presentation is everything and I have enjoyed it as a first course at many dinner parties!2 Tins of canned tuna (click on link below to read more about the processing of tuna)1 Tin Fruit Cocktail (keep the juice)8 oz cleaned and cooked … Continue reading Tuna Salad Appetizer
Mock Crayfish Cocktail
1 kg firm white fish fillets (skin removed)Steam fish in a little water, salt, pepper and lemon juice till done, but still firm. When cold, flake and marinate in the following sauce. Ingredients for sauce : 1/ 2 cup cream1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup tomato sauce1 tsp Worcestershire sauce1 small grated onion1 tsp dry mustardTabasco and pepper … Continue reading Mock Crayfish Cocktail
If music be the food of love, and all that …
"Pa took his fiddle out of its box and began to play. That was the best time of all." He played Yankee Doodle, Arkansas Travel, My Darling Nellie Gray, Buffalo Girls, Auld Lang Syne, Sweet By and By, There Is A Green Hill Far Away (Ma's favorite), and too many to name. I didn't have … Continue reading If music be the food of love, and all that …
What to pack when “going West”
"Everything from the little house was in the wagon, except the beds and tables and chairs. They did not need to take these, because Pa could always make new ones."19th Century : everything you can fit into your wagon 21st Century : everything you can fit into your suitcase (weight limit as per airline restrictions) … Continue reading What to pack when “going West”
Chores : Routine (sometimes unpleasant but necessary) household tasks
Ma Ingalls used to say: Wash on MondayIron on TuesdayMend on WednesdayChurn on ThursdayClean on FridayBake on SaturdayRest on SundayI tried to stick to that routine... It was easy to put laundry into a washing machine, I hated ironing but I did some of my own, I didn't have to mend anything so Wednesdays I … Continue reading Chores : Routine (sometimes unpleasant but necessary) household tasks
The journey begins …
Thanks for joining me! Actually, the real journey began a long time ago for me and this blog is just another "step" along the way. Once upon a time, many moons ago, a little girl hopped and skipped her way to the public library in a little town somewhere close to the southernmost point of … Continue reading The journey begins …
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