Mama Lane Cooks
Food from My Kitchen
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Working Mom’s Beef Roast
I work from home…most days. However, that doesn’t mean that I have loads of time to spend in front of the stove. I commute between Branson and Springfield at least three days a week, sometimes more. Plus, I am the one that typically drops… Continue Reading “Working Mom’s Beef Roast”
Raisin’ Up Chitlins…What I’ve Learned
Reflection is a powerful discovery. It helps us evaluate the choices in our past and future and helps to make us better individuals. More than four years ago my life changed in a way that I could have never expected. My husband and I… Continue Reading “Raisin’ Up Chitlins…What I’ve Learned”
Lemon Meringue Pie
Looks pretty delectable doesn’t it…and it is! This Lemon Meringue Pie comes from Marty Uhlmann of Dora, Mo., she’s quite the pie maker and a family friend. Marty is quite an incredible lady that farms not too far from my parents in Douglas County. I interviewed her… Continue Reading “Lemon Meringue Pie”
Simple Grape Salad
When it comes to food- I want simplicity. Sometimes we get bogged down by fancy recipes with extravagant spices and ingredients, that we loose the true taste of the food. That’s why I enjoy this recipe so much. It’s my mother’s recipe for a… Continue Reading “Simple Grape Salad”
Books- The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Growing up my parents would always give me a book for Christmas and other special holidays. Inside the front cover they would write a message, the date and the occasion the book was given. (My mother also did this for Christmas ornaments she gave… Continue Reading “Books- The Gift That Keeps on Giving”
Christmas is Coming
Does your family have an Elf on the Shelf? We do and his name is Jerry the Elf…he is a little naughty and nice. He’s thrown snowball fights in the house, left trails of chocolate kisses, painted red noses of the kids and even… Continue Reading “Christmas is Coming”
Merry Christmas from My Family
Every Thanksgiving our family takes our annual holiday photo and every year I look at the photo and can’t believe the blessings that God has provided us. Love, sacrifices, courage, strength, patience, healthy children and a house full of joy- that is what I… Continue Reading “Merry Christmas from My Family”
My Favorite Holiday Treats
This is my favorite time of year! It’s the time of year that wonderfully delicious goodies are baked for your friends and neighbors. There are three items that are a MUST on my Favorite Treat List. First, my mother’s Pumpkin Bread. It’s moist, flavorful… Continue Reading “My Favorite Holiday Treats”
A Daddy’s Love
Looking back on photos recently I came across this one taken by a friend of ours in Arkansas. He snapped a special moment of my guys that I still adore! Caston was almost 2 years of age in this pic…I loved those plump cheeks… Continue Reading “A Daddy’s Love”
Creamy Polenta-Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes
You might think farmers’ market season is winding down, but it’s really just getting started. The season is changing and with it you can find a new batch of crops to choose from, plus traditional veggies like –heirloom tomatoes! My family has grown heirlooms in… Continue Reading “Creamy Polenta-Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes”
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