Simply Living Self-Sufficiently

After watching Julie/Julia, my head was spinning for the number of ideas popping in and out. "I have thoughts!" After thinking about all the options and opportunities I have come to the conclusion that I want to put together a collection of ways to live more self sufficiently, more old fashioned, and to keep it simple.

One of the aspects of this is that I have always wanted to write a cookbook, about apples, or casseroles, or my holiday favorites... And I have decided to put together a collection of recipes of favorite comfort foods! Meals that sound so good and "comforting" you can't help but want to try them.

I also want to include the favorite foods from our childhood, along with the stories that made them so special. My mom wasn't a very imaginative cook, but we survived and she taught us how to cook! My brother, Geoffrey, became a Chef (he recently retired from his job as a Pastry Chef). I am a very good cook, although humble, and love it!

So, now to get started! Through the Antique Store (Wynola Junction Antiques & Collectibles in Julian, California) I will start collecting recipes and post them here. We can all try them and comment. Please send your favorite recipes (and the story that goes with it) to me at tturner@pacbell.net or through the store website at www.wynolajunction.com.