Category Archives: Holiday food

Bridge Night Buffet from the Fridge of Madge

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know, I usually love Monday Night Bridge. I look forward to it all week. Not for the game of course, but to catch up on who did what to whom, who didn’t do what … Continue reading →

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Raving about My Faving Cookies!

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Welcome to Thursday. You know what that means, this week’s Raves n Faves. Remember how I said the other day that my girdle needs some help? Let’s just forget about that, shall we? For goodness … Continue reading →

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Girdle Overload!

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! I’m telling you, I’m as stuffed as last week’s turkey. Oh, the heartbreak! There I was, trying to get into last week’s dress with this week’s figure. Lo and behold, the danged thing must have … Continue reading →

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The Childrens Hour, Thanksgiving Style

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! How was your Thanksgiving? Yes, mine was too. Far too much food, at least one drunk uncle and so much unsolicited advice that I’m set to avoid my family for at least another full year! … Continue reading →

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What I’m Bringing to the Holiday Table….

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Can you believe that Thanksgiving is almost upon us? And yes, another time for families to gather around and share their goodwill and love, sigh. Also, for lucky me, the gamut of relatives asking me … Continue reading →

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