![]() Time together with family makes me ponder.Probably a lot of you readers have faced, or are facing strained relationships with family or friends, etc. Last week, one thing that really stood out to me was that although David and his siblings aren't exactly on the same page with some of life's issues, they are still family. And by the way, the men did catch fish, which they fried the following evening! Ladies being ladies, can often just feel each other! Edna had brought small tubs and foot soak salts along, so we enjoyed foot soaks as we relaxed and talked. After breakfast, we gathered around in the living room and shared a little "deeper". Somehow God designed that sitting around a table and enjoying a meal together makes fellowship a step better. We took our time and enjoyed being together. The fruit and drinks were in goblets, and there were cute little bowls to put sauces in for the little smoky wraps. The menu with egg muffins, Little Smokies wrapped in soft pretzel dough, then baked, coated fruit salad, mini Graham teddies, Hoho slices, and homemade Orange Julius drink. We, seven ladies, sat around a round table that was beautifully set. I'm not even sure what time it was exactly when we ate, but I remember that it was so good and special. Sister Edna had volunteered to make breakfast. We ladies gratefully and gladly stayed in bed and looked forward to a leisurely day. Our week consisted of visiting Hot Springs, touring some fish farms, a pontoon day, And last but not least, lots of "family time." And of course, lots of good food! One of the highlights for me was us ladies having "ladies time" one day while all the men went fishing. Close to our destination, in AR, which was over 500 miles away, we picked up several more siblings that had flown in by plane. This time around, we siblings were cruising down the highway on Monday morning at 3 o'clock in a 15 passenger van. We have many, many good memories of grandma, her warm hospitality, and good cooking Dear grandma was with us yet for the Montana trip. Four years ago, we were in Montana, and two years ago, we went to the Smoky Mountains. That's quite a crowd anymore with well over 100 people! Of course, not everybody can come. On the in-between years, we have a big Raber family reunion, which includes all our children and grandchildren. We started a Raber family tradition four years ago, and it's one of those traditions that are so, so, cherished! Every other year, the siblings go on a trip. We were gone from Monday morning to Friday evening. ![]() ![]() David and I joined his six siblings and five partners – one sister is a widow-for a trip to Arkansas. My thoughts go to a week ago, and I smile. Daniel, Gloria, and their flock of six children are spending a week in Danville, Ohio, with "Ohio Dawdys" (grandpas) It's a "sisters "mug, and yes, of course, it comes from one of my two sisters. It's a beautiful day to relax at my little patio table, with a cup of coffee in my favorite mug. ![]() Thanks to the cornbread and pinto beans, it’s a pretty hearty dish, but there’s plenty of fresh crunch and creaminess going on too.This article is a part of "The Amish Cook Column", a weekly series of featuring a story & recipe from Gloria Yoder, Amish wife & mother of six from Flat Rock, Illinois You don’t have to toss everything together, the layers of flavors and textures come together when you just scoop and serve. Those are chopped and layered with the crumbled cornbread, some pinto beans, cheddar cheese, and corn and a creamy dressing that’s kissed with ranch seasoning. There are layers and layers, but not a lot of chopping to be done – just some tomatoes, red onion, green peppers, and green onion. If you use storebought cornbread, this will take you all of fifteen minutes to make, though it looks like a lot more effort went into it. Its layers make it seem elegant, but it’s easy to make and entirely delicious. While so many of them are great when you’re entertaining or attending a potluck, this Southern Cornbread Salad tops the list for me when I need to bring a side somewhere. Pasta, potato, broccoli, wedge, fruit, bean… there are countless options. Lots of leafy lettuce? That’s definitely a salad. ![]() One thing I’ve always appreciated is just how broad the definition of salad is. ![]()
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