by Darlene Schacht | Dec 28, 2020 | Imitators of God, Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
She can’t even form a sentence yet, but I can already tell that my grand-daughter loves to cook. She’s obsessed with dishes, mixing spoons, and measuring cups. Put a bowl and a spoon in her hand, and she starts mixing away like she’s baking a cake....
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 27, 2020 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
She’s the kind of friend that can drop in at a moment’s notice. In fact, she doesn’t have to knock for that matter either. My house is always open to Elaine, and she knows that. It comes from being friends for over 20 years and living in the same...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 24, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Drawn from my archives Christmas tends to put my stomach in knots. The thought of cooking for a crowd, and doing it well, makes me nervous for weeks in advance. I’m always afraid I’ll forget something, or do something wrong. Every part of the process,...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 23, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
I got something pretty today. I’m easy to please when it comes to pretty things, and this new range hood is just that. It makes me look and feel like a real cook even when I’m just opening a can. Before the installer got to work on our kitchen, my husband...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 22, 2020 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
Do you remember the days before cell phones? Maybe you don’t. Maybe you’re that much younger than me. Unfortunately, I remember them well. I remember being tied to the phone far too long, because some friends love to chat. I remember looking for a dime if...
