The Farm Grows On, and a Crazy Cat

My parents’ farm garden has grown so much since my last visit just a few weeks ago. It is lush and bountiful, but the harvest is just beginning. Real broccoli is growing! If you cut the broccoli stalk out of the middle of the plant, a new one will grow! Or so I’m told. There are plenty of very sweet string beans too. They seem to appear overnight. The string beans are sweet and very crunchy. Perfect for a salad. … Continue reading

Purrrrring and Laughs

I’ve been going to pet a very purrrrry cat while his family is out of town. The cat, George, loves getting LOTS of attention! David came to pet George with me recently because every cat knows that four hands are better than two. George loved it. He purred the whole time. And then David said, “This cat needs to get checked. I think it has a breathing problem!” AHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHA. He cracks me up! … Continue reading

Rachel’s Twice-Baked Potatoes

Today’s post comes courtesy of my good friend, Rachel Wolbers. We both share a love for Paris, calorie consumption, and humor. She also makes the best twice-baked potatoes! I’ve tried making them on my own many times but have constantly failed, so Rachel is here to teach us all how to master her art. This picture sums up my relationship with Rachel: From Rachel: When Pam asked me if I wanted to guest post on her blog, I could not have … Continue reading