Lorraine D. Hebler

Where Have You Been

By Lorraine

we’ve been to Lenape Lake in Mays Landing where PopPop John
played as a boy while visiting his aunt and uncle
who can resist climbing an old wooden fence
showing the girls where he used to canoe with his brother and where we took their mom and aunts to ice-skate in the winter

the next day we stopped by our favorite Popes’ Gardens center and while it was still too cold for the annuals we wanted, we had fun visiting the alpacas, turkeys, pheasants and many other animals
and, or course, Rosie the goat
joining The Tablescaper for her new Oh the PLACES I’ve been !

Bacon Tomato Jam

By Lorraine

Easy recipe for bacon tomato jam, of sauteed bacon and sweet onions. A savory condiment with a little kick perfect for burgers, eggs and veggies.Our youngest daughter, Abbey, and her boyfriend invited us to dinner at their favorite restaurant where they served a unique condiment with their upscale burgers.  They encouraged me to taste it. Bacon tomato jam is flavorful and a great change up to traditional toppings.

Continue Reading

PopPop, will you teach me…

By Lorraine

how to shave…

Noticing facial hair on his face, our 15 year old grandson turned to his PopPop for instruction.
 Realizing the honor and blessing that Jared wants to share a milestone in his life with him, John gathered together a new razor, shave cream and after shave and the two of them headed to the bathroom
where they lathered up and began
 instructions included stern advice about sliding the razor sideways and how (in guy talk) it would make hamburger of his face. If that should happen, he showed him his handy-dandy styptic pencil

men stuff continued
then the inevitable… a nick
some repair and an inspection
rinsing…drying
finishing with good smelling stuff
then it was off to home depot
their relationship is a gift
Oh, that we would continually use our gifts to influence our grandchildren on things eternal

Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.
Deuteronomy 4:9 

Apple Coffee Cake

By Lorraine

Easy and delicious apple coffee cake is a perfect treat for breakfast or snacking. Enjoyed on the porch with visiting grandchildren makes it even more special.
When you suddenly decide to make a breakfast cake with certain little girls so you can have a breakfast tea on the porch, and you want an apple theme because these certain little girls want to use a certain teapot, you quickly do a search looking for a recipe with ingredients on hand. That’s how we came to make Apple Coffee Cake and have breakfast and tea on the porch.Continue Reading

Crochet Cozy for Jars or Cans

By Lorraine

Super easy pattern for cute, useful crochet cozy for jars or cans. Organize your vanity, desk and arts and crafts supplies. Recycle, upcycle and repurpose into multipurpose items!

Super easy pattern for cute, useful crochet cozy for jars or cans. Organize your vanity, desk and arts and crafts supplies. Recycle, upcycle and repurpose into multipurpose items!

Cute, useful and easy to make crochet cozy for jars or cans are a great way to organize your vanity, desk and arts and crafts supplies. They work up quickly and make lovely gifts.

Ryan’s Birthday

By Lorraine

Last night we celebrated Ryan’s 10th birthday at his Aunt Jamie’s
 all ten of our grandchildren around the table
then cake and presents
 It was a very warm summer-like evening (after snow and chilly weather a couple weeks ago) and the kids were playing out on the front lawn.
Shaela called to me to come outside and see this little one, obviously wanting to be part of the fun, peeking out the window from her crib.
 Usually we take just the birthday child on a special outing but wanting to spend time with Jill and her family while they are visiting, we all went to Valley Forge today.
 The weather was perfect and the kids had a great time
 Brad and Jill
 Brad Jill Shaela Brenna and Ryan
a fun shot
one more day of above average temps then it’s back to seasonal weather

My New Favorite Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

By Lorraine

Sage-infused Fettuccine Alfredo is an easy recipe for a lighter, healthier version of Fettuccine Alfredo. Serve with a crisp salad or topped with grilled chicken for a lovely Easter dinner, romantic Valentine's Day or whenever you want a special pasta meal. 
 I recently saw Lidia Bastianich prepare Fettuccine Alfredo using just a few ingredients. Although I already have a favorite recipe, I know it is high in calories. I made this version lighter and love how quickly it comes together as the pasta is cooking.  Don’t be afraid to use the sage ~ it infuses just a hint of flavor.
Sage-infused Fettuccine Alfredo is an easy recipe for a lighter, healthier version of Fettuccine Alfredo. Serve with a crisp salad or topped with grilled chicken for a lovely Easter dinner, romantic Valentine’s Day or whenever you want a special pasta meal.Continue Reading

Stuffed Peppers

By Lorraine

Classic stuffed peppers are an easy and comforting meal of tender bell peppers filled with ground beef and rice, baked and topped with your favorite sauce. We always enjoy this simple dish. Whether serving on a chilly day or enjoying a bountiful harvest from a summer garden, stuffed peppers are a satisfying and complete meal.  Have them your way, by using your favorite pepper, substituting brown rice, Quinoa or couscous, and/or topping with cheese.Continue Reading

Easter Butter Lamb

By Lorraine

Create a sweet little Easter butter lamb, covered in woolly curls with easy how-to directions. It is cute, decorative and symbolic for your holiday table.Did you grow up watching someone, maybe a grandparent, make a butter lamb?  These sweet butter sculptures traditionally accompany the Easter meal for many Russian, Slovenian and Polish families. Butter is shaped into a lamb either by hand or in a lamb-shaped mold. You might want make one for your celebration. Try these easy directions to create your own little Easter butter lamb covered in woolly curls. It is cute, decorative and symbolic for your holiday table.

Continue Reading

Pineapple Ham Glaze Sauce

By Lorraine

Serve pineapple ham glaze with your Easter or Christmas ham or with a grilled ham slice. An easy sauce recipe that takes just a few ingredients to make and adds so much flavor. While on the phone with my daughter, Jamie, I was telling her that I am finally getting around to posting this old family recipe we serve with ham. She laughed and told me she made it just yesterday and had to ask her sister for the recipe. Pineapple ham glaze is the perfect sauce to compliment baked ham. It is an easy recipe that takes just a few minutes and a few ingredients to make but adds so much flavor. Serve it on the side with your Easter or Christmas baked ham or with a grilled ham slice.Continue Reading

Theme by 17th Avenue · Powered by WordPress & Genesis