A White Haze for a White Wednesday

This picture was taken early in the morning at the ranch in

deep south Texas. There was a white haze and that coupled with a "chilled" camera produced this picture.

Not that I would recommend storing your camera in a

cold room before taking

pictures, but it took several minutes before I could get my camera to

take pictures normally. Oh well... it was an interesting effect.

It sort of boils down to me keeping our casita at the ranch

COLD !

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Scoot over to Faded Charm Cottage

and enjoy some true whites!

"Molasses, molasses, icky, sticky gooey...."

September 1, 1954

My first day of school.

This little girl loved... and I mean craved molasses. Still does! It seems that when I need a "cure" for most anything, molasses is what I want.

That means it's time to take out my handy, dandy

Betty Crocker Cookbook for Boys and Girls...

which I have mentioned several times during the life of

Ladybug Creek.

Today is no exception. I have the start of a cold.

My grandmother, Mother "B" would call a summer cold,

a "fresh cold". They're about the worst!

Out has come my cookbook and I've just prepared the

batter for gingerbread.

The aroma is heavenly.

I think I can smell the molasses with its tangy

sulphur flavor. Hmmmm!

(I think the bottle says it is "unsulphured", but I smell it!)

And here is a serving for my "sweetie".

He loves it when I bake for him.

Why, how did I know he had a hankerin' for gingerbread?

Gingerbread

Betty Crocker Cookbook for Boys and Girls

ca. 1961

Heat oven to 325 degrees

Grease and flour a 9" square pan

Mix thoroughly:

1/2 c. soft shortening, 2 Tbps. sugar, 1 egg

Blend in:

1 c. dark molasses, 1 c. boiling water

Stir in:

2 1/4 c. sifted Gold Medal Flour, 1 tsp. soda, 1/2 tsp. salt,

1 tsp. ginger, 1 tsp. cinnamon

Beat until smooth.

Pour into prepared pan.

Bake about 45 - 50 minutes (mine usually takes less)

I serve mine with applesauce on top.

Feelin' better already!

I've decided to link up over at

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Happy Father's Day, David!

You are one terrific dad and granddad!

Our sons are good men due to your fine example.

The time you have spent with our grandchildren

have shaped their outlook on people, animals and the world.

Taking time to have fun with them and to teach

them songs and games is priceless.

We love you!

"Vintage Thingie Thursday" -- This was a surprise!

My mother-in-law loved this planter. I think she felt like it reminded her of my father-in-law and her. I was never partial to it at all. In fact, if was my least favorite item that belonged to her. When we divided up my husband's parents' belongings when they both passed away, no one wanted this planter.

Even though I had never cared for it, I couldn't let it go into the "throw-away" pile.

It had sat on my mother-in-law's kitchen window sill forever.

I decided to take it.

Two years ago I was looking through an antiques book.

I'm sure you can figure out the rest of the story.

There it was. Valued at $200.

Thanks, Mom!

I'm linking over to Colorado Lady at her

Vintage Thingie Thursday

Visit her at

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It's White Wednesday - So here is some white!

I just cannot resist milk glass. My mother had some very nice pieces which I inherited. This particular piece she kept in her bathroom near her tub. She would display a pretty arrangement of dried flowers in it.

I gave it a good washing this evening

and pulled out the last of the wax paper she had used for her final arrangement.

(sigh..) But isn't it a pretty vase?

I linking over to

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Go ahead... enjoy the whites!

It's "Second Time Around" time ...

I ran this picture once however it was recent and I'm still flying high from my really special find.

This Fostoria American punch bowl

I bought this at an antiques store in Austin, Texas recently for $50. There are twelve cups that go with it, however, they do not all match. Not a problem for me.

It has passed the test for being authentic Fostoria American and I

was amazed that when I started getting estimates on its value it was

close to $200.

If there was anything that has instilled the thrill of the hunt in me...

it is this punch bowl!

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