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Guess Who Came for Dinner?

Regina — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:19:48 +0000

I’m on a quest. A quest to become……drum roll please…….Betty Crocker. Feeling inspired to become the “modern” homemaker of 1950 in order to be a better homemaker in 2010, I am heeding the advice of my “imaginary friend,” Betty.

Betty asked a wonderful question…..

Is Your Table Attractive at Mealtime?

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Tidbits

Regina — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:23:05 +0000

After a long shaky night of being glued to the TV and watching the skies for funnel clouds, I slept like a baby once the storms had blown over. This morning I woke up to sunshine pouring into the house. The chickens and roosters next door were making their noise alerting us that it was finally morning. The birds feasting at the feeder provides entertainment for our sun soaking lazy cat in the windowsill. Just a glorious morning to hang out the laundry.

My praises were sent out while … [visit site to read more]

Meal-Planning

Regina — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:36:06 +0000

Well, Betty Crocker had some really cool ideas about Meal-Planning and Table Service in 1950. According to Betty……

Good Eating brings happiness two ways. First, there is the joy and satisfaction of eating delicious, well prepared food. Then there’s the buoyant health, vitality, and joy of living that comes from a wise choice of foods. Both are important to good nutrition.

Betty tells the homemakers in the 1950′s to use the “Basic Seven Foods” when … [visit site to read more]

Who’s Betty?

Regina — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:59:15 +0000

Both of my grandmothers were great in the kitchen. I loved the smell of their homes especially when either one of them had been preparing a meal. My grandmother, Bonnie Cannon, was the typical housewife that prepared freshly grown goodies in her own unique style….. a little of this or that and then cook it alllllll day. My granny, Aline Cornett, was a little more likely to follow recipes and has been known to correct them if they weren’t as pleasing to the palate as she had hoped.

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