Kettle kettle, noun 1. a container or device in which water is boiled, having a lid, spout, and handle; a teakettle. a large metal pot for cooking, usually with a handle. Old English cetel, cietel, of Germanic origin, based on Latin catillus, diminutive of catinus ‘deep container for cooking or serving food’. In Middle English the word’s […]
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Nanabanana Cream Pie
Nanabanana Cream Pie A while ago, I opened one of those video ads that pop up on social media masquerading as an informative piece but turns out to be an infomercial selling something that’s purported to be a quick weight loss product. This video was on foods to avoid to reduce belly fat and the […]
Niddy-Noddy
Niddy-Noddy If you are a serious knitter, you may know this term. Although I do knit, and at times have been called a knitting fanatic, I don’t consider myself serious enough like my good friend Jolene, to know what a niddy-noddy is…until late last night. Just before I turned off the lights and headed to […]
Proud Moment
Proud Moment It was a proud moment when I read the comments my son, Duncan McDermott Graham, received after solo teaching Art of the Pie® Day Camp workshops last weekend. In fact, I’m so proud of him, that I want to share them with you. “Oh, what fun! Duncan’s warm welcome to Pie Cottage set […]
Almost Lost Again
Almost Lost Again A favorite pair of earrings that I wore for years went missing one day. Well not entirely. It was only one that I lost on a teaching trip–at an airport, hotel, or possibly a grocery store. Slipping the wires in my ears each day had been a part of my getting dressed routine […]