"My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me."
~ Jim Valvano
Father
(Leonard Francis LaFlamme)
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DERLING SANDWICH
~ A simple 'egg in a frame'. Dad's favorite breakfast and snack.
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Firm slice of white or wheat bread
large egg
room temperature butter
salt & pepper
thin sliced Pinconning or American cheese (optional)
- Cut circular hole in middle of bread, large enough to accommodate egg. Butter both sides of bread.
- Place bread in heavy iron skillet and toast on both sides. Drop a tsp. of butter in the hole and carefully slip in egg. Season with salt & pepper and cook until browned.
- Carefully flip and cook on other side. If desired, top with cheese and cover with lid until cheese is melted. (single serving)
PINE FLOAT
~ Simple recipe for meager funds
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Tall glass
fresh cold water from the spigot
tooth pick
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Carefully fill glass with ice cold water. Gently drop toothpick on water surface. Enjoy.
Note: Both recipes featured in Diary of a Ho-Hum Housewife.
Comments
We call this "Eggs in a Nest"
and a favorite here too!
Sweet post!
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...
Thanks, Geno ... sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate! And to you too, ... Cheers to our fathers!
Aw, thanks Kim. Dad was indeed dashing ... this was on his wedding day (to my mom, of course). I still miss him so ... he died many years ago, shortly after my daughter was born.
Thank you, Rick. He lives forever within me and my children/grandchildren.
I haven't been by for a visit in a while. enjoyed all of the June posts. Beautiful as always.
Do I detect that there is a 'Ho-Hum' book available out there somewhere? If so, where do I obtain it? An ISBN number would be enough.
Jimmy V coached at NC State and was loved by everyone (even those of us from the opposing team at Carolina). Great quote.
Thank you, dear Edith. Indeed, I do treasure this photo of my dapper father. (Diary of a Ho-Hum Housewife is in the final editing stage, which is taking forever!)
happy day to us all.
Careful not to swallow the toothpick!
Eileen
love the photos.
It was an interesting era that my parents grew up in, Clare. The stories rich, while struggling, sustain me.
Yes, a dapper man, Lindalou ... handsome, indeed ... I see him (eyes, smile and humor) in both of my sons and grandsons.
Hi, dear jodi. Perhaps the quirky Canadian sense of humor runs through both of us ... luv it!
It sounds like your dad had a great sense of humour too - I think I would have liked him :D
I believe I could handle that recipe for the pine float. I'm not a great cook and I love two ingredient recipes:)
Actually, I may try the Derling sandwich. It seems very similar to my egg and cheese croissants.
Marnie
I'd really like a high resolution version of that one to print and frame!
Love,
B.
Hey Skip ... sent you one I hope works (cropped off of an old photo). Hubbard Lake hugs (it won't be long before we will all be together again :)