Since my trip to Sweden last May I have been fascinated with Swedish culture. I listen to audio books in Swedish. I read Swedish authors. Fredrik Backman and Steig Larsson are two favorites. Just last Friday my family went to see A Man Called Otto which some of you may know is based on the book A Man Called Ove.... READ MORE >
I belong to two book clubs, and once a year, we get together in December to share inspirations. These can be poems, stories, readings and even songs. One dear friend sang us a Santa Mouse song. It is extraordinary. The Garden of Daily Living message touched me the most, and I thought it would be an excellent way to start... READ MORE >
Here is a secret that only a few of my closest friends know……when I host during the holidays, I serve the same meal over and over. That’s it. I only have to learn to make three delicious recipes and I’m golden. I usually like to get out my collection of Spode Christmas Tree Dinnerware. These are my favorite Christmas dishes... READ MORE >
December is here and it’s time to focus on one thing…. a Cookie Exchange. I have 12 friends that each make 12 dozen cookies and then we exchange, hopefully bringing home a huge variety of cookies to enjoy over the holidays. I am already Googling recipes and wrapping ideas for our exchange in two weeks. Do I go traditional? Think... READ MORE >
My mom and dad moved to South Haven for the Winter. This has been an excellent opportunity to reconnect with my favorite childhood recipes and my mom’s best treats. Of course, she brought her sourdough starter, so we’ve enjoyed pancakes and waffles almost every weekend and one night for dinner. I’m not sharing the sourdough recipe here. Not because I... READ MORE >
Lately, life has been a little crazy. Not frustratingly crazy, but just busy and fun. We had our Women’s Wellness Weekend with my aunts and cousins in Denver, North Carolina. (Yes, you read that right…North Carolina, not Colorado.) My Aunt lives there on Lake Norman. This lake is 567 miles around. HUGE! The weekend consisted of two aunts, four cousins,... READ MORE >
October is my favorite time of year. Yes, because I love Fall. But also, it is my birthday month. I was born in the 10th month, on the 10th day at 10 in the morning. I have a birth certificate signed by Roger McDonald MD saying this is the truth so help me, God. Because of this, my golden birthday... READ MORE >
My parents recently moved from the North Shore town of Schroeder to South Haven. They plan to stay until next spring or until my Dad can get his left foot under him, literally. He is doing great with lots of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and just plain family love. It is both a blessing and a curse to live with... READ MORE >
My parents are the most amazing couple that I know. They argue. They flirt. They love and appreciate one another. Recently my dad suffered a brain bleed. He cannot use his left side at this time. A strong man, working to build a home just two days before this happened, we did not see this coming. Yet they hold each... READ MORE >
There is an unspoken understanding that once you have been a member of the Art and LaVonne Anderson Family you will always be a member of the Anderson Family. Kind of like a cult, but with grandma’s sourdough pancakes. This includes all weddings, anniversary parties, and of course, family reunions. Therefore, it came as no surprise to me that my... READ MORE >
