A couple of weeks ago, the truly fabulous Ruthann at Warm Pie, Happy Home had a giveaway for some cookbooks. And I won!! The giveaway was for two cookbooks, but she surprised me with two more books that SHE co-authored with her sister-in-law. I am so excited!! Her blog is one of my favorites, because, not only does she have a beautiful home, but also because she is such an inspiring wife, mother, and homemaker.
Now, on to my winnings... The first cookbook is titled "Sweety Pies" and is full of recipes I am dying to try, like Aunt Marjell's Strawberry Handpies, Sister Baby's Buttermilk Pie, Bernice Brock's Old-Fashioned Grits Pie, and a whole chapter on meringue pies. It's also full of great stories, too, which is perfect...because I love to read cookbooks!
The second cookbook is Dolly's Dixie Fixin's from, of course, Dolly Parton. I will post after I make her Green Tomato Cake, Grits on a Shingle, and her Daddy's Left-Handed Gravy. Have I ever mentioned that Dolly Parton is one of my most favorite people ever? She is definitely on my "Who would you invite to your dinner party?" list.
Now, the two other surprise books Ruthann sent are all about making wonderful memories with your family.
In one of the books, a quote from Henry Van Dyke jumped out at me that I wanted to share:
"One truly affectionate soul in a family will exert a sweetening and harmonizing influence upon all its members."
Isn't that a good thought of what we all want to be within our homes and families?
The last book is a tiny little thing that contains 101 ways for making some family memories...one of my favorites so far:
"#67 - Pajama Ride! After you have just tucked your kids into bed, burst into their room and yell, "Pajama ride!" Put their coats on, get in the car, and go out for ice cream cones. The kids will remember this surprise forever!"
Thank you, Ruthann, for the books AND for creating such a wonderful place for us to visit and...have pie!
