Monthly Archives: January 2012

Pantry Raid #14: Grilled Cheese Egg-a-hole-ah

Posted on January 31, 2012 by deairby

Only the lonely egg sits in the carton wondering its destiny. Starving basketball player needs nourishment for the final game of the season. An egg-a-hole-ah would suffice but the inspiration for more calls for pushing it up a notch! A … Continue reading →

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Pantry Raid #13: Cheeseburger Omelet

Posted on January 28, 2012 by deairby

Breakfast needed to have more protein than usual. With four nights of basketball games in one week, the playa needed her strength! A perusal of the ‘frig inspired an omelet, but not just any omelet. There, awaiting its call to … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Mission

Posted on January 27, 2012 by deairby

I don’t remember when or even how I acquired the decoupaged poem that has watched over me through the years as it hung in my kitchens. In case you can’t read the photo to the left, the plaque reads: “A … Continue reading →

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Sage Advice

Posted on January 26, 2012 by deairby

A worn plaque aged with wisdom emits two emotions: loss and comfort. Clara was a shining light of Christian faith and gone without warning. Our first church ministry in the small Alabama town had only begun, but bonds had been quickly formed. … Continue reading →

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Pantry Raid #12: Loaded Baked Potato

Posted on January 26, 2012 by deairby

Yeah for microwaves and freezers! I admire those “natural” people who are able to function from the dirt up without the magnetic forces and electrical vibes of modern machinery. I seriously don’t know how they have time to grind the … Continue reading →

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Pantry Raid #11: Chicken Pesto Pita

Posted on January 25, 2012 by deairby

For something quick but delicious before running out the door for yet another away basketball game, I was excited to have everything necessary for a pita sandwich. With just a drizzle of olive oil in the saucepan, sear the pita … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction Contest

Posted on January 21, 2012 by deairby

The 24 hour contest rules state that a piece of flash fiction must be written in 850 words and relate in essence to the topic below. Each contestant was given the topic at 12:00 noon, Central Time and given 24 … Continue reading →

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Guest Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie

Posted on January 20, 2012 by deairby

Today’s guest recipe comes from one of our communities “stars.” Kristy Morrison was recently a part of the Habersham Community Theater’s production of 1940’s Radio Show as Ann Collier. She shares her family favorite chicken pot pie with us here … Continue reading →

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Pantry Raid #10: Black Bean Burgers

Posted on January 18, 2012 by deairby

  Working my way through boxes of papers from who knows when, I came across a hand-scribbled note on a torn paper with a restaurant’s famous black bean burger recipe. The waitress was so nice to share their specialty item … Continue reading →

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Pantry Raid #9: Chicken Topped Salad

Posted on January 17, 2012 by deairby

Now that I have plenty of baked chicken, when I hear “What’s for supper?” after I finally get home from two meetings, one right after the other, I’m ready. A nice bed of romaine lettuce, fresh diced tomatoes, and diced … Continue reading →

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