Fresh Strawberries

These are a premium organic strawberry from Florida. So beautiful! So tasty, So good!

Bowl of Raspberries

When I see this lovely photo, I think of the raspberries at my mom's, Helene's and Grandma Emma's gardens. Over the years, so many large bowls of raspberries were harvested and enjoyed by all of us. So tasty and so good for us. Standing in the middle of the " Raspberry Patch' probably eating more than got put in the bowl... It brings back such fond memories of growing up in the country. Do you remember? Good times.... photo from realbeauty.com

lemon cheesecake

Lemon Cheesecake is a great finish to just about any meal. From a sunday dinner, to a barbeque in midsummer. Easy to make, keeps well and enjoyed by all. Recipe can be found at sunset.com. A true treat to enjoy!

Fudge Cake

This is a very delicious and festive cake, loved by everyone. When I grow old, I will eat Fudge Cake for breakfast! Never thought I'd say that out loud.... smile!

Pineapple upside down cake

Pineapple upside down cake from gourmetsleuth.com/recipes A great comfort food cake! Around for many years and ever so popular!

Jarlsberg Cheese

This is a great cheese for any occasion, cheese and crackers? My Grandmother always loved this special cheese........

Panzanella (salad)

Summertime salads, perfect to accompany any festive barbeque... can hardly wait for these fresh vegetables to grace our table...

Fresh Fruit

This is one of my favorite salads anytime, but especially in the summer. Take those ripe and sweet farmers market in season fruits and you have a salad or tray, liked by the youngsters and oldsters. Good for us and travels well also. Enjoy your day, everyday

Golden Honey bunch tomatoes

The Golden Honey bunch tomatoes are so sweet and will top off any salad with a delicious amount of pure flavor... Full of vitamins also, so good and so very healthy! Enjoy them anytime for a meal or a snack...

Valentines Day Cookies

These are delicious and wonderful... ever so delicate and pretty! Try baking them for the holiday...

Four Berry Smoothie

One of the best ways to start the day...Four Berry Smoothies. Use your very favorite 4 or 5 berries and you have a great taste... Easy to make and ever so delicious to enjoy! Healthy also for any age... southernliving.com

Healthy Vegetables

We are always thinking about eating healthy. Yes, we put it off, cost, time, preparation. This is a new year, new you. On my mind today, stopping health problems before they start. One way is to eat better. More fruits, vegetables and lean foods. Most are simple to prepare. I'm headed off to the kitchen to cook up a large kettle of carrots. Just good and plain, easy to digest (for me) carrots! They will accompany some already cooked chicken and yogurt. Simple.... good comfort food too! Enjoy! www.healthy.net

Kari's Fruit Cake

This is the best Fruitcake I have ever tasted... Sweet and robust smooth flavor! She makes this every year, and we wait to get that first taste before the holidays... her recipe is one of the best! Very moist and never dry...keeps for along time too....

Indoor Herb Gardening

Cheap, easy and fun growing herbs indoors, especially in winter. They grow well in a bright area, like the kitchen. Get the children interested also! you can grow all kinds of herbs for cooking in a short amount of time. Good information can be found @ organicgardening.com and jans-gems.blogspot.com both have some wonderful ideas. Enjoy growing fruits, vegetables and herbs anytime!

Eating Healthy Pizza

Many years ago I help pay for my college by working in a small hometown pizza/italian restaurant. It paid for the tuition. but I actually learned more working in the restaurant than attending college. ( I think) Finding a good and healthy pizza is just about impossible, but it can be done. Starting with a good and simple crust is best, then fresh tomatoes, chopped, layered with your choice of meat, thinly sliced, several types of vegetables, and dashed with a little olive oil, garlic, and topped with the best mozzerella cheese you can find, and bake in a moderate oven , till golden brown. Quite possibly our best homemade pizza ever! Can't wait to make another one of those tasty and comforting pizza pies! Try one for yourself and enjoy!

Kari's Gingersnap Cookies

These cookies snap, and are made with ginger and molasses... Grew up on these delicious cookies, I like to eat them with a tall glass of milk... my grandmother made them also, and my aunt called them " blue dark cookies".... good memories with these special ginger cookies! Enjoy Photo by Kari Scott.!

Kari's Lemon Meringue Pie

This is a great looking and wonderful tasting pie...My favorite always... Mom makes these for special occasions... and they disappear very fast! Simple and so very good.... The best pie ever! Photo from Kari Scott...