Tag Archives: cooking calamities

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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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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Tomato Blast!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Linda W. Yezak

Fellow Christian PEN editor Alice Benavides has a messy experience to share~~~ For some years, I have grown my own tomatoes and canned my own tomato sauce. In a large pot, I simmer the quartered tomatoes, diced onions, and spices … Continue reading →

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Bread Baking Botch

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Linda W. Yezak

Ruth L. Snyder, a friend from my professional editors’ group, The Christian PEN, shares her botched bread baking experience, along with some tips and a recipe. I’m ready to start baking!~~~ A few weeks after my husband and I were … Continue reading →

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Linda Apple’s Culinary Epiphany

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Linda W. Yezak

If you don’t find this funny and appropriate for the upcoming season, check your pulse. Linda’s “epiphany” snaps the wishbone in favor of loving moms everywhere~~~ There are many important “firsts” in life—first step, first word, first kiss, and first … Continue reading →

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