Category Archives: Book: Zetta’s Dream

Warm Blackberry Cobbler for a Cold Day

Posted on March 16, 2016 by

Most of the nation is enjoying spring blossoms now, but this morning I awakened to snow in my Colorado yard. Thus, a warm Kentucky cobbler is a perfect dessert for a day like today. Large, juicy blackberries grow wild in … Continue reading →

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Zetta’s Coal Camp Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2015 by

After a restless night, Zetta dressed quietly and slipped into the kitchen. The snow still was falling. She watched the soot absorb the flakes, then picked up an orange from yesterday’s school party and breathed deeply of its fragrance before … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Rainy Day Dessert

Posted on July 24, 2015 by

I hope you are enjoying a lovely summer. But where is the time going? Here we are heading toward the end of July already. Lately, Colorado has been experiencing more than its share of thunderstorms, so I often have to … Continue reading →

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