Today’s Post: Our Best Pancakes, Attitude, & Mules
Today I’m bringing you our very favorite recipe for pancakes. My husband and kids have declared these the best pancakes on earth and I have to agree that they are the best I’ve personally ever had, mostly thanks to buttermilk being one of the primary ingredients! I hope you’ll get a chance to try and enjoy them soon. But first, my tangent. Sit back and get comfy, I got my soap box out for this one!
Life was hard for my ancestors, especially for my great grandmother, Lela, as a sharecropper. They awakened each day to work from sunup until sundown in the fields, kids included. Going to school was a treat not so much because they were eager to learn but because it meant they got to take a break from farming. Lela often didn’t know where the next meal was coming from and had to make do with what few staples she had on hand as any money paid to her husband seldom made it back home.
Grandmama says some days they’d come in so tired from the fields that they’d walk into the house and just fall asleep on the first spot of empty floor they came to. Lela would get a bowl of water and a rag and go around and wash the dirt off of their feet, letting them rest before waking them up and sending them to crowd into one bed for the night.
If anyone ever had a right to throw a big old pity party it was the people I came from, which makes their example all the more important to me. You see, Lela never complained. She woke up each morning with a smile on her face, humming a little tune as she went about preparing a simple breakfast of biscuits and gravy - because there was seldom any meat. But no one looked at that breakfast and said “Oh, just biscuits and gravy.” Instead their attitude was “Isn’t it wonderful that we can have biscuits and gravy.”
Their attitudes were always positive, always hopeful, and always grateful for what little they had. They had the ability to look at the cotton field as it was blazed beneath the Alabama sun and think to themselves “Aren’t we lucky that we have this field to tend and food on the table?” They could walk into the shack house and think “Isn’t it wonderful that we have this roof over our heads?”.
Their happiness was not dependent upon a set of ideal circumstances,
it was entirely dependent on their own attitudes and how they willingly chose to look at life.
I cannot think of a finer legacy to have been given or a more important one to pass on to my children.
I have always felt strongly that my attitude affects everyone I come into contact with and so I try to give each person I meet my best whenever possible. As a result, I’m often asked how I stay so positive. Folks seem to think it’s something you’re either born with or not. Usually if they’ve tended to lean towards negative thinking they dismiss the possibility of ever being positive as something that just unattainable to them. This is where I often have to sit down and give folks my “happiness is a choice” pep talk.
You see, no one is born positive, being positive takes work. Sometimes even the most positive people in the world have spells of negativity. We all have down days and I’m no different, but I’ve worked hard through the years in order to be able to see it for what it is, a phase I go through from time to time, and remain objective. Still, it’s a struggle and I’ve never had nor heard of an easy win.
Just as I looked to my parents and grandparents as examples of looking on the bright side of life during times of distress, I have spent some time studying others who have clearly battled these down swings and yet still came out to be considered positive thinkers. One of my favorite people to study for this very reason is Winston Churchill.
Churchill suffered from depressive spells so prevalent in his life that he took to calling it his little black dog. When going through a bout he’d simply say, “My little black dog is following me around “
I like that. I like how he gave it a name and set it apart from himself, it’s a way to own it, identify it, but make the statement that this is not a result of my life but rather an event within my life – a speed bump or a pothole.
I liked Mr. Churchill’s idea so much that I decided to do something similar. Rather than a little black dog, something I can’t help but see as cute and friendly, I’ve decided mine is an old gray mule and I’ve named him Abner. Now, like most mules I’ve ever heard of, to say Abner is stubborn would be an understatement. Abner is persistent, honery, and when he wants attention he’s gonna neigh and bray until he gets his way.
For me, this is part of the natural cycle of things. I think we all have times in which we need to allow our pendulum to swing the other way. I used to look at these negative spells as meaning I’d failed myself in not thinking positively enough, but now I see it as more of a recovery process, a time to heal. You see, on normal days I push myself. I try to be all things to all people and I work very hard at it. The only time I really slow down is when Abner is around. Abner and I take long walks and sleep a little more, we go to bed early and try to do things to pull me out of my funk.
When Abner is with me, it’s raining and when it’s raining my heart just naturally sets to looking for a rainbow.
Abner would like nothing more than for me to just saddle him up and parade him right down the middle of main street, but I’m not going to give him that kind of power. Instead, I keep him separate from myself and call him for what he is. Rather than say “Oh, I’m depressed, my life must be horrible.” I just say “Well, I reckon Abner needs a bit of attention.” So I let him out of the barn, walk him around the yard and spend a little time with him as needed until it comes time to send the old mule back where he belongs.
No one is born happy and very few of us are naturally inclined towards optimism. It is a process, a training, and a decision we make. Some folks may have to seek medical help and that’s okay too. The fact is, I think we all have a mule.
The difference between positive and negative thinkers is who feeds their mule in the barn and who sets a place for him at the dinner table.
~steps down off her soap box and swings it over her shoulder by its little rope handle~
And now on to pancakes…
You’ll need: Buttermilk, Baking Soda, Two Eggs, Salt, Vegetable Oil (or butter), Plain Flour, and some Sugar.
The sugar isn’t pictured because you only need a smidgen of it and I didn’t want to put the whole big honking sugar canister in the pic.
I also made these a little before six this morning and five pounds of sugar weighs more before the sun comes up.
Pour enough oil in a skillet to cover the bottom.
I’m using a cast iron skillet but you can just use a regular one if you like. The oil is going to give our pancakes a nice crispy outer layer, which is delicious! You can also use melted butter or margarine in place of oil if you like.
In a large mixing bowl, place your flour. Add salt.
And baking soda.
Add sugar
Stir to combine.
Add in your eggs and buttermilk.
Here is a hint for anyone new to Southern style cooking: If it has buttermilk in the ingredients, it’s gonna be good!
You can make your own buttermilk by adding one tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to a cup of whole milk. Let it sit for five minutes before using. Since this recipe calls for two cups buttermilk, you’ll need to add two tablespoons to two cups whole milk, of course.
Ooh, I just did math and it isn’t even ten yet. I’m gonna have a headache later for that…
Stir that up until well combined. It will still be lumpy but that’s normal.
I use a 1/4 Cup measuring cup to add my batter to the heated skillet.
It should sizzle really good as soon as your batter hits the oil.
Sometimes I need to spread my batter out a bit with a spatula.
See how it is sizzling around the edges and little bubbles are appearing on the top?
You want to cook it for a minute or two before flipping, wait until the edges appear dry and the top is covered in little bubbles.
Then…
FLIP and continue cooking until browned on the other side.
Serve with lots of syrup…
to the delight of young and old!
(umm, but I’m not quite sure if Ricky is young or old, but I reckon in our house he would be old. Either way, he looked hungry so I fed him)
Ingredients
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 Cups Buttermilk*
- Vegetable oil, butter, or margarine for cooking pancakes in
Instructions
- Place enough oil or butter in the bottom of a skillet to coat it. Put on stove eye and heat on medium heat while you prepare the batter.
- In large mixing bowl, stir together all dry ingredients.
- Add eggs and buttermilk, stir until well combined. Batter will be lumpy.
- Drop by 1/4 cup fulls into heated oil and cook on medium heat until edges appear dry and top is covered in bubbles, flip and continue cooking until browned on both sides.
- Serve warm with syrup!
YUMM
This makes excellent waffles as well!
*To make your own buttermilk for this recipe, add two tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar to two cups whole milk. Allow to sit for five minutes before using.
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I had to share some pics of my kids today. They are just getting more and more adorable.
(Of course, I’m not the least bit biased)
This is Brady and Katy at his Boy Scouts Blue And Gold Banquet.
Katy is holding the class bear, Booker Bear, because he came to stay with us for the weekend!
Brady and I made a cake together for a cake decorating contest celebrating the 100th Birthday of Boy Scouts..
AND
HE WON!!!
~squeal~
Way to go, Braybo!
(the face painting is from a Webelo ceremony)
Katy Rose and Booker Bear at the gas station.
Well, now all we need is a photo of me and we’ll have the whole family in this post…
Here I am with my little Zoe. She’s a lab mix we adopted from the Humane Society last month.
She’s almost four years old and the sweetest baby!
~sighs~
I love my family.
When life gives you a 100 reasons to cry,
show life that you have 1000 reasons to smile.
~Submitted by IPlayOutsideTheBox. Submit your quote here.
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Posted by Christy Jordan
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Wonderful post Christy! I love to hear about your family. My dad loves pancakes and eats them every night.
Thanks Christy for the post and the pancake recipe. I am the biggest fan ever of crispy edged pancakes. I don’t like syrup at all. I like to eat them plain, with a slice of Kraft American Singles and fried bacon. try it – you’ll love it.
I had an unexpected medical emergency just over a week ago. Blood clots on my brain.I am home from the ICU being airlifted to Tampa General… Your post just reinforces what I now know will be how my day goes by the attitude that I have…Pray for all of us out here this week flailing about with whatever we’re facing. I know that God’s hand is in control and nothing will happen that he isn’t in control of…It’s just so hard for me to let him drive
You know that post was exactly what I needed to read today. I’ve had a rough time lately and most of it has been because of me. I need to start looking on the bright side of things more often. *hugs*
The pancakes look great.
Scoot over and make room in that boat for me girlfriend I know how you been feeling, a pancake might help though. Denise
I LOVE the mule analogy! I think I’ll name mine Ol’ Blue.
Thanks for brightening my day and putting things in perspective!
~exhales in relief~ Whew, so glad to see these comments! lol I was afraid I got a little too preachy for y’all today! lol
Thank you!
Christy
You’re never too preachy, Christy!! Thanks for the boost on a rather drab gray skied Ohio day!
Preach on, sister! Recipes we can get just anywhere; recipes and philosophy and family history and a little preaching we can only get here! Carry on!
What??? Getting recipes just any-old-where???
Well, maybe…..but not even CLOSE to as good as the ones Christy gives us!!!!!
Christy- My hubby uses a liberal sprinkling of lemon juice on the pancakes and then a sprinkling of granulated sugar on top of that til it looks lightly frosty- instead of syrup!!!!
OMGosh- those things are fantastic- very light and citrus-ie tasting instead of heavy with syrup!!!
I won’t even use syrup now on my pancakes except very occasionally in the Christmas Season or late fall……(that would be late Autumn and Winter for all you non-Southerners).
No, that was FANTASTIC! Thanks for the reminder.
I am not the best cook so I actually get more enjoyment out of looking at what you cook then if I actually tried it all myself. But I am SO inspired by you and you cheery disposition. Several posts ago you had a blurb about:
….I am convinced life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it….
I liked that so much that I printed it and hung it on my computer. I have resolved to have a more positive outlook on things and I loved your post today. Keep doing what you do best!!!!!!
AMAZING post today, Christy! Your mule analogy really helped me put things in perspective. Thanks!!
Your articles and recipes make me smile so I read them first thing in the day and that makes my day! Thank you.
Barbara
Our family has an identical black lab mix named Zoe! How neat! Only she is 7 years old.
My granddaughters say I make the best pancakes in the world, but I will give your recipe a try. The only major difference I do is use just a little bacon grease in the cast iron skillet. I make sure it is very hot and use a paper towel to lightly grease it. Then I make the batter more on the thin side and throw in an extra egg to make it a more crepey. I also occasionally throw in some sour cream ( a couple tablespoons) if I have any leftover in the fridge. It just adds to the soft crepe texture. Love your posts and updates on your family. And that pup is so cute.
I have NEVER made pancakes from scratch… I don’t know why I thought it would be so difficult! I’m definitely going to try these, and throw some chocolate chips in the batter for my little guy!
Well Christy..You knew again just what I needed to hear.. Today at work, I’m wearing many hats of different departments cause we have people out sick or whatever reason.. Its still my job to do the best I can and to help out however I can. So Thank you for reminding me … that I’m proud to have a job so I can help other people.
Hope you have a wonderful day.. I know that I’m having pancakes for supper tonight so that one worry off me now.
Thanks
Marian
This seems SOOOOO similar to a recipe I usually make when I do pancakes for my kids. I’ve always used a Bisquick type mix to make it a bit easier though, but now that I know it can be as simple as you show I might just not need to buy that stuff anymore! (except to make your M&M sheet cookie thigamajigs)
Thanks for sharing Christy!! Oh….here’s two aspirin for your math headache. I’m not a doc though so it won’t do you any good to call me in the morning. lol
Michael
Sheesh!! I got all excited about the pancakes that I forgot to mention your soapbox speech! lol As someone who has had his own bouts I must say I appreciate you bringing this forward and showing folks that we all share it to some degree and sometimes we can even live with it as if it’s separate from us like Abner or that little black dog. Speaking of which, it’s a good thing you didn’t consider yours a black dog as well or else you may have avoided Zoe! lol
And since we’re on the subject, kudos to you for adopting a sweet pup who needed a home!!!
What a great read to end my day. I know, so strange that as my day ends yours is starting. Just give you a heads up, its a good day ahead.
I make buttermilk pancakes but I sometimes, well often, have a problem with it still
being runny in the middle. Even when the outer is done. I make sure the heat is down and spread it so it’s not thick. It just doesn’t turn out!
GREAT POST!!! I am with you all the way with the attitudes. This world would be such a better place with more positive outlooks. such a hard thing to do in this day & time. Thanks, you are an inspiration in so many ways!!! : )
Thanks so much, Christy, for sharing your outlook on life, your family history w/ us, and another simple/delicious recipe with pictures of your family. One part of the post talked about …you know if it has buttermilk in the ingredients, it is going to be good ….I just could not agree more! I do have one question though…is it true that after sunup that sugar weighs more? hmmmmm
Love ya!
Same way my Momma makes her pancakes! ^_^
Hello Christy,
I write this with tears of joy for haivng the priviledge of knowing you and the honor of being able to read your writings.
Thank you in particular for this post. I read all of them,and in my humble opinion, this one is your best.
As a positive person it’s odd to me that I’ve been mocked by strangers, had people actually ask, “Are you on drugs?” and snicker in front of me at my supposedly unrealistic expectations of the power of kind, other-centered, optimistic interactions.
People ask me, “How do you do it?” or my favorite, “You must live a charmed life, Do you?” A charmed life: no. I wish I did, the truth is, I work at it…hard. I determine it. I purpose it in my heart, my mind, and my tongue.For most of us (really, all of us) positive isn’t our factory setting. Your positivity is in equal porpotion to your determination.
The beauty of positivity is that each positive encounter and outlook is a triple win: a win for ourselves, a win for those nearest to us, and a win for our legacy.
Thank you for working hard at being positive. I’ll be hoping that your mule moves to another barn. Until then, know that you are admired, aknowledged, and appreciated!
Blessings,
Maralee
God Bless you both Christy and Maralee.
You both help me in different ways. I feel privileged to know you.
Don’t forget – Spring is nearly here.
That is the same as my recipe and I agree, it’s perfect!
Congrats to Brady! Nice little family album (but where are the cats, hello??!!) and I am so thrilled that y’all went with a dog from the HS. Labs are a good breed for kids too – I have a yellow one!
Sounds yummy Christy! I usually use Pioneer baking mix for pancakes, but I am going to try these. My husband, kids and I all love pancakes!!
Thanks darlin. It’s always good to get a reminder about priorities. It’s not always about what you want, we should all be thankful for what we have.
Christy, I LOVE any recipe that has the words…batter will be lumpy.
LOL
This is great! Thanks for brightening up my morning and for the recipe- it looks super yummy!
if Abne ris your negative mood-maybe Abigail can be your positive. I never am hungry enough in the morning for pancakes, but they make a great Sunday night supper with a patty of good sage seasoned sausage. Thanks for sharing the family pictures.
Thanks so much for getting on your soap box today Christy – it really made me smile and remember some of the stories my grandmother used to tell me. The buttermilk pancakes reminded me of the days when my children were younger and I made these, but I think I would use 1/2 whole wheat flour to make me feel a little less guilty for buying all those bags of candy for the kids.
This was a good post for me today. I need to read it a couple dozen more times. I have had not one but a herd of mules following me around recently. But I’m praying that they move on after my upcoming surgery on Friday.
I’m 63 and have never made pancakes from scratch before. These, however, sound good and I am going to do them up good tonight for dinner. Thanks for another great recipe.
I love your attitude and try to practice it myself all the time. Whenever life gets me down, I thank God for all the blessings he has given me.
Love your sweet little dog. Kudos on getting Zoe from the humane society.
I was sitting here reading my emails while chatting with my husband about his upcoming doctor visit – this afternoon. You see, he’s going to the doctor to talk about getting help. He needs help, somehow. We think he’s depressed. We don’t know how to get better.
Then I read this post.
And I cried, I really did. I have been trying for so long to encourage him, to think positively and optimistically (you and I have much in common), but it’s falling on deaf ears these last few months. So as I read this, I cried and told him about it. Funny enough, Winston Churchill was someone he greatly admired. I honestly believe that giving a NAME, a WEIGHT to this black dog or gray mule that is following him might give us a way to allow it out, but then send it away when it’s time.
I don’t know if this makes much sense, but Christy, I only started reading your site a few weeks ago, and I think that maybe I was led to you for a reason. I can’t thank you enough for the words you shared today.
Hey MD,
Your comment made absolute sense. I felt as if I knew just what you were going to say and what you were going through as soon as I started reading it.
Sometimes we *can* just work through our funk and come out on the other side but there are other times in which it’s just not that easy. There is a pit and we fall down into it and the only way out is for someone to lower a rope.
There is absolutely no shame in admitting that you can’t work through your funk on your own. In fact, it’s the sign of an inner optimist to have that much drive that you keep fighting, even if it’s only on the inside where others can’t see. To make the call and to go to the doctor shows that this is something beyond him but that he, in the very essence of who he is, wants to be happy. This is the key. As long as there is that desire, you keep dangling your hand and when you go to the doctor, he’ll help you hold that rope and together the three of you can get him out of that pit he’s in and he can enjoy the sunshine again.
Hang in there, there is hope.
Gratefully,
Christy
P.S. I believe everything happens for a reason
P.P.S. I often say that my husband can find the dark cloud in every silver lining – and I ain’t killed him yet!
(above comment was meant to make you smile. There is no situation so bad that it can’t be improved with a little giggle now and then!)
Excellent – and the best way to minimise a fear is to laugh at it.
By -the -way I think you are way too busy to kill Ricky…lol
I did smile! I was touched that you’d responded.
After our talk with the doctor yesterday, I think D felt a little bit of hope. He realizes that there are other people struggling like he is and that maybe, just MAYBE, the rope being dangled is safe to grab onto.
I also believe everything happens for a reason… sometimes those reasons are obscure, but not this time
Thank you again.
These pancakes look yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I am so jealous that you can get whole milk buttermilk where you live! I am a displaced Southerner in NY and am lucky if I find low fat buttermilk!
Christy…another WONDERFUL post! When ever you start with ” sit down and get comfy” and pull out that soap box, I know I am going to be blessed by what you have to say!!
Great recipe..I agree, any recipe that includes buttermilk is going to be delicious!
Bountiful Blessings!
MY GRANDPARENTS HAD IT TOUGH TOO. MY PATERNAL GRANDPARENTS LIVED IN LOUISIANA AND THEY LIVED IN WHAT THEY CALLED CAMPS. THEY WENT FROM PLACE TO PLACE TO WORK AND MOST OF THE TIME IT WAS WORK FOR FOOD. BUT YA KNOW THAT THEY WERE THE UMBLIEST OF ALL PEOPLE. THE SIMPLE THINGS WERE THE BEST TO THEM. THEY RAISED 4 KIDS AND THEY ALL TURNED OUT FINE.
THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THAN SITTING DOWN EATING A PLATE FULL OF PANCAKES YUMMY!! WE HAVE THEM AS MY LITTLE ONE SAYS PANNIE CAKES FOR SUPPER SOMTIMES. STICK TO YOUR RIBS KINDA MEAL.
THANKS CHRISTY FOR YOUR WAY OF LIFE YOU HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN WHERE YOU COME FROM AND YOU ARE WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET LADY!!
Hey Christy! I loved seeing the cute pics of your family, and I love your stories, this one really spoke to me today. My glass is usually half empty, not half full! I need to work on being more positive. By the way your pancakes look great, I make mine from scratch, but have never fried them in oil, I am going to try it next time since the crispy outside looks really good!
Thanks for sharing your family history with us. It sounds just like my Mammaw Ruby and papaw Lilburn’s era. The shack where my mom grew up is still standing and we go to visit the people who are living there every time we go to Kentucky. You always make me stop and remember my Mammaw and papaw with fond memories. Matter of fact, every time I read one of your posts, i start thinking of the similarities in our ancestry.
Love ya!! Keep up the great work!
awww…you made my teary. what a great story. and great attitude you have. thank you for sharing.
thanks for the recipes you share with us.
As usual, your post hits close to home for me….funny how that always happens! If you don’t mind, I think I’ll call my ol’ mule Abner, too. That name just sounds right to me.
I can’t thank you enought for what you and Southern Plate has come to mean to me. You brighten my day, bring back memories and always give me something to think about.
I love your site and refer to it first when looking for an idea or a particular recipe.
We usually have pancakes (from scratch) once a month and my family always loves them, but I’ve never used buttermilk in my recipe. Now I’m thinking that on hubby’s next day off (this Thursday!) we’ll be having these pancakes for dinner – cooked in the cast iron skillet – after the bacon, of course!
Thank you!
Stacey
Christy,
What timing you have! My 6 year old son has been asking for pancakes since last week. I haven’t had time to make them in the morning and I REFUSE to give him frozen! So, when I saw your post today, I thought… let’s have breakfast for dinner! I used your recipe (except instead of using a skillet, I used my nonstick griddle and added a bit of oil to the batter). His comment was “Mama, these pancakes ROCK! They are the best EVER!” Well, of course that made my heart melt and thought it would make you happy, too! Thank you so much for the recipe. I love your site! I look forward to the recipes and stories.
Fondly,
Tammi
Beautiful post!
You have convinced me to leave my mule at home in the barn when I go to work tomorrow.
Christy,
This post was EXACTLY what I needed to hear today. I’ve been dragging my mule around for a week or so now, and I want him back to the barn to stay for a long time!! I think as wives, mothers, teachers, etc. we sometimes feel so unnoticed, unappreciated and unvalidated. The reminder that we choose our attitude so much of the time is a good one. I find myself praying for help and guidance a lot during these gray mule days! Knowing that others have these “down times” helps me realize that life gets to all of us sometimes.
To everything there is a season, but I want a short one with this!
Thanks so much for your time, thoughts, and wonderful and easy recipes! You and your family are an adorable blessing
Kim
I’ll sing happy songs like “keep on the sunny side” if you come cook these for us next time you visit Nashville! LOL
Hey, can I use 2% milk and make the buttermilk with vinegar? We don’t do the whole milk thang around here…yeah, I meant THANG…
Thanks.
absolutely love your website/blog/facebook…where ever I can find ya!
love it! thanks for the pep talk!!! keep that soap box on the rope handy, now!
A lot of us do not know how to appreciate what we have. People today could not live in the conditions our past generations survived in. They made it so much easier for all of us today. God bless them. All my people were farmers and my husband’s too. I love how you named your mule Abner. I’m a very happy person but I have my days also. I get up smiling and laughing. When my children were little they asked their daddy once. Daddy, how do you stand her this early in the morning? Life is too short to go around dragging that old mule ever day. Loved your post and your pancake recipe. You have a beautiful family and outlook. God bless you for adopting your precious Zoe from a shelter.
Jacque
LOVE your soap box subjects, and this one especially hit home today. It’s so nice to hear such a positive spin on things, in spite of our old gray mules. Thank you so much for sharing your heart!
And where did you get your flour canister?? I LOVE IT, and it would be perfect in my red and white kitchen!
Hi christy,your story about your Grandma has touched my heart so much,reminds me of my great grandmama,your sweet zoe is precious,we have a lab mix as well his name is max,i cant wait to try your pancakes sweetie,i want too thank you again for all recipes you share with us daily,during these tough economy times,i have still been able to feed my family,and for that i love you .stop by soon Cilla
Good morning to you. Your soapbox was so good, though I’m late in reading it…my old gray mare doesn’t have a name. Love buttermilk pancakes so we’ll try this one too. Ultimate comfort food.
Congrats on your Webelo and cake contest. My son is a scout and he won a couple of the cake contests in cub scouts making his Dad’s eyes roll until they started winning the dutch oven cooking events at the campouts. Guys are so much fun.
Hi Christy,
That was really inspirational. We do all have times of looking into ourselves and that does not seem to help. We all need to look to God for our help and salvation. There is a program (for people really seeking help with whatever situation) called Celebrate Recovery. This is not just for alcoholics or drug users. I know some people who go for weight problems, depression, abuse problems, etc. The counseling and support seem to be wonderful as I hear from those who have gone to the program. MD might want to consider this, it is never too early to start.
Keep the posts coming and really like the recipes.
Former New Yorker- now in Fl. for 38 years.
Always love seeing pics of the kids. Looking forward to trying this pancake recipe.
Kudos on adopting a pet. My husband & I foster shelter dogs until they can find a forever home … shelter pets have always been the best pets we have ever had!
Loved your story about Lela! It touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful!
And Abner…maybe when he is visiting my house, he will be nowhere around for you or others! However I only plan to keep him a brief time, so keep sticking him back in that barn.
I am delighted to have found your website and to be on your e-mail list. Thank you for sharing, teaching, and being an instrument of joy.
Karen in AL (via TN)
A thought just now triggered by your site: Just like pancake batter, life always has lumps in it, but it sure is good!
Christy, This was awesome!!!!!! Tracie