The Pie I Am Making This Thanksgiving!
All three books in The War Song Series are laden with good Southern food—everyday food, birthday food, holiday food, sympathy food, party...
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War Stories
Saving and sharing the memories of our past before they're lost and gone forever
- Apr 28, 2023
- 2 min
A Recipe from the War Song Series for Strawberry Season!
Late April to early July is one of the best times of the year. It’s strawberry season! The sweet red fruit is delicious plain, in salads,...
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- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
My Grandmother’s Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole
Thanksgiving is just a week away, and if are like me, you are already planning your menu and starting to purchase what you can. One...
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- Mar 10, 2021
- 2 min
My Buttermilk Biscuits, a War Song Series Recipe
Book characters deserve good food too! Songbird and Song of Return are full of good southern food, and there is one food consistent...
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- Apr 25, 2019
- 2 min
Lois’ Peanut Butter Cookies by Hand
When I was newly married, my husband taught me a recipe I will never forget and one that is featured in Song of Return! It is a peanut...
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- Dec 3, 2018
- 2 min
Gwen’s Chocolate Pie, Our Christmas Pie
Now that the pumpkin pie is all gone, it’s time for Christmas pie! For my family, that means chocolate pie. Every year on Christmas Day,...
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- Sep 13, 2018
- 2 min
Joyce’s Banana Nut Bread – A Song of Return Recipe
When I wrote Songbird and Song of Return, I wanted readers to truly see, hear, feel, and even taste history. As my books are based on...
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