Category Archives: Cooking and Recipes

The WTL Explanation of WIB

Posted on May 14, 2022 by Linda W. Yezak

You might need a little help interpreting the title. It’s “The Way-Too-Late Explanation of Where I’ve Been.” Seeing as how it’s been five months since I last posted–and that last post was a Christmas ad for my books–I figured I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Deb Raney’s Turkey in the Basement, Thanksgiving Special

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Linda W. Yezak

Beloved author and speaker Deb Raney shares a lulu of a story bound to make other Thanksgiving tales pale in comparison, except it isn’t exactly about Thanksgiving~~~ My in-laws moved to California and we were privileged to live in their … Continue reading →

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On Chili and Gumbo and Writing in Genre

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Linda W. Yezak

I forgot to write a post for Monday. I don’t know why. I’m late today, but this time I do know why–I can’t think what to write about. The only thing that comes to mind is the Chili Cook-off we had at … Continue reading →

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Last of the Cooking Posts–With Love

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Linda W. Yezak

I had a fun run with all my friends providing Friday Cooking Calamity posts, but the pot boiled out now. I saved a few of these just for grins. Hope you like them! And here’s one more pic from me … Continue reading →

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Baked Beans with Smoked Cheese? No Thanks!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Linda W. Yezak

Fellow PBG author Clare Sanders has cheesy story to share~~~ Although I’ve had more than my share of cooking calamities, today I’d like to share one of my mother’s creations that became an oft-told story in my family. First, I … Continue reading →

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Marji’s German Chocolate Goof

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Linda W. Yezak

Fellow author Marji Laine found a new recipe for pancakes–though that’s not what she was aiming for~~~ I am a Cooking Calamity. In college, for my then-fiancé’s birthday, I baked a triple layer cake. My very first attempt at making … Continue reading →

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Ducky Beginnings

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Linda W. Yezak

Ladies, I think we’ve finally learned the secret of getting our men to do the dishes for us. Pay close attention as author Christine Lindsay explains~~~ You’ve heard of “Duck Dynasty.” Well, how about “Ducky Beginnings”? Or…”how Dave and Christine’s … Continue reading →

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“What could go wrong?” Kristen Stieffel asks.

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Linda W. Yezak

Sometimes fellow Women’s Fiction author and Christian PENner Kristen Stieffel is a little too organized~~~ I am a list-making and scheduling type, and the busier my schedule gets, the more I take time to list and schedule everything that needs … Continue reading →

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Hubby Roast

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Linda W. Yezak

Author Mary Metcalfe shares the secret to her husband’s roast~~~ A few years ago, a friend came up for the weekend. We decided to go shopping in the nearby resort town, which has dozens of great boutiques. We left my … Continue reading →

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Transparent Banana Pudding?

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Linda W. Yezak

Sharon Srock, author of the wildly popular Women of Valley View series, has a treat to share that’s bound to make you wonder–how can banana pudding be transparent? ~~~ When Linda asked for kitchen disasters, I had to give the question … Continue reading →

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