About the Author

 This is my last page of "Cooking with Philosophy" Parts 1 through 4.

 My decision to write a book began in second grade and put on the bookshelf as I lived a life. My teacher, Mrs. Naramoore at Black Elementary School said "You have it in you to be a writer".
 In 1977, my diary was born, being a single parent of three girls, there was never a shortage of stories to write and I vowed to never write a harsh word towards anyone and I never did.
 Cooking is something I love to do and I do it well. I collected name brand pamphlets beginning in the 1970s until the Internet took over. Oddly but true, my Aunt Minnie passed away and left me her collection of pamphlets that ended where I started, without any idea she collected them too so now I have first editions
i.e. Karo Syrup, Jello, etc.
 Also, this book is on my bucket list. I suppose racing in the Iditorods is not possible or meeting Michael Jackson.
 My book is uploading to Kindle soon and you can purchase it in parts.
 Thanks to Twitter. Com for support and inspiration and the bonds we have formed

"My Mom cooked everything"...my four children

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The cover" The First Thanksgiving"

Mom's Five Cup Salad

April


1 c. canned Mandarin oranges, drained
1 c. crushed pineapple
1 c. sour cream
1 c. coconut
1 c. miniature marshmallows

Combine and mix well. Chill before serving.

There is a secret to this delightful recipe. Mom instructed me not to add those extra few oranges or marshmallows just because you have some extra. It throws the balance of taste off. She was right.
She holds the record for the best Potato Salad for a get together and this is right behind it.
For your next event requiring a dish, try this! A little goes a long way and the presentation is beautiful.

Thanks Mom for teaching me to enjoy Lawrence Welk. I still watch him.

What A Crock!

April


1 can mushrooms,chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. oleo
1 1/2 t. poultry seasoning
salt / pepper
2 c. chicken broth
1 16oz. box cornbread stuffing mix

In a skillet, saute mushrooms, mushrooms and onion in oleo until tender. Ass to stuffing mix in a large bowl. Add seasonings and broth, toss to mix. Pack tightly into a crock pot. Cover, cook on high one hour. Turn to low and cook thirty minutes.

This recipe is made on every holiday in my realm.

If children didn't ask questions, they would never know what grown ups know.