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Pineapple Pistachio Salad

Mom’s Recipe – Pineapple Pistachio Salad

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Mix together the package of instant pistachio pudding mix with the entire can of crushed pineapple in syrup. Gently fold in the whipped topping, miniature marshmallows and chopped nuts. The colored miniature marshmallows can be used in place of the plain white ones and you can adjust the […]

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Fire & Ice Pickles

Mom’s Recipe – Fire & Ice Pickles

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Drain the pickles and discard the brine. Save jar. In a large glass bowl, combine all ingredients except the garlic. Mix well, cover and let stand 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Spoon into jar and add garlic cloves. Cover and refrigerate 1 week before serving. These are great. You […]

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"Sweet" Pickles 2

Mom’s Recipe – “Sweet” Pickles 2

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Drain pickles well, discard the brine, but, save the jar. Cut the pickles into 1/2″ slices and return them to the jar. Add the remaining ingredients to the jar. Cover the jar with the lid and shake well until pickles are coated with mixture. Refrigerate at least a […]

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"Sweet" Pickles 1

Mom’s Recipe – “Sweet” Pickles 1

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Drain the pickles thoroughly and discard liquid, but, save the jar. Cut pickles into spears or thick chunks and return to the jar. Combine sugar, vinegar and water and pour over the pickles in the jar. Screw the lid snugly onto the jar. Invert the jar on a […]

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Greek Souvlaki

Mom’s Recipe – Greek Souvlaki

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Place the pork cubes into a non-metal bowl or into a gallon-size zipper type freezer bag. Make marinade by combining the next six ingredients. Pour over the pork cubes and toss to coat all the cubes with the marinade. Cover bowl or seal the bag and refrigerate overnight. […]

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Puppy Lola Myrick in the dryer

Lola Myrick’s dryer fascination

Our puppy Lola has a powerful fascination with the clothes dryer. It’s something to see her struggle to climb in with the warm clothes! While it gets her fur all over our clothes, we suspect her fur will be something we’re just going to have to live with for years to come, so it’s okay. […]

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Baby Mikey Myrick

Baby Mikey

*Quick Summary: The author waxes nostalgic while looking at his baby photo, and quickly recaps his family and childhood.* I once heard someone say you should keep a baby picture of yourself on your nightstand. It reminds you where you came from, simultaneously forces you to look at a more innocent version of yourself, and […]

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Microwave Chocolate Pudding

Mom’s Recipe – Microwave Chocolate Pudding

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Combine sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in a 2 qt. glass measuring cup (or other 2 qt. microwave-safe bowl). Slowly whisk in the milk and stir until cornstarch is dissolved. Cook in microwave on High for 7-10 minutes, stirring every two minutes, until mixture begins to thicken. Remove […]

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Hawaiian Sandwich

Mom’s Recipe – Hawaiian Sandwich

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: For each sandwich you will need: Toast the bread and spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice. Place the pineapple slice onto one of the toast slices, the slice of cheese on top of the pineapple and the bacon on top of the cheese. Top with the […]

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