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A Slice of Cake Never Made Anybody Fat

Tricia Lott Williford December 20, 2022 No Comments

I didn’t write this, but I wish I did. And I don’t know who needs to hear this, but I…

A Tale of Two Turkeys

Tricia Lott Williford November 26, 2020 1 Comment

I mean, I’ve never been in charge of a turkey before. And since our Thanksgiving is the most intimate ever,…

Tricia’s Easy Easter Cake

Tricia Lott Williford April 11, 2020 5 Comments

When I say it’s easy and good, then you know it’s absolutely going to be BOTH. Probably you have all…

Nothing says Christmas Like Nipples

Tricia Lott Williford December 19, 2019 3 Comments

The good news is they’re a hit with all the men at my house. Happy Merry Making. May your nipples…

Chicago Hot Dogs and Audio Books

Tricia Lott Williford August 25, 2019 19 Comments

I am both horrified and mortified to tell you this, but it is true. I gained ten pounds in Chicago…

Dr. Pepper and Strawberries

Tricia Lott Williford June 22, 2018 5 Comments

“Let’s all write about our crossover art form,” they said in my writing group. And everyone picked up their pen…

A Gift for You: My Grandpa’s Fudge

Tricia Lott Williford December 17, 2016 No Comments

My grandparents made fudge so often that they became known for it. They brought it as housewarming gifts. They served…

This Breakfast Recipe Will Change Your Life

Tricia Lott Williford March 13, 2016 5 Comments

Here’s the truth: I make these delicious Overnight Caramel Rolls that you should make for your family or friends or…

Apple Dumplings and Good Intentions

Tricia Lott Williford February 3, 2016 No Comments

I’m not known for being totally prepared for many things (or any things), so you can imagine my delight when…

Fresh salad and cherry tomato on fork isolated on white backgrou

Chicken Caesar Salad and the Entitled Bride

Tricia Lott Williford May 12, 2015 5 Comments

I ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad. There was so much chicken in it, really more than I needed. I found…

“I’m Out.” : What I Learned During My 47 Hours Of Lent.

Tricia Lott Williford February 20, 2015 4 Comments

My author friend Becky says, “I’ve never been a Lenty Person, growing up as I did in the south where…

My Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Tricia Lott Williford February 3, 2015 2 Comments

Here you go, my friends. I’m happy to share. As long as you don’t serve them and thereby distract a…

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Made in 1955

Tricia Lott Williford January 20, 2015 4 Comments

My phone rang a few minutes after 6:00 this morning. Since it is January, it felt like 3:30 am. It…

Christmas Desserts… Revisited.

Tricia Lott Williford December 30, 2014 3 Comments

On Christmas night, after the best Christmas we’ve had in the last four years, I was up most of the night…

Happenings over Teriyaki and White Rice

Tricia Lott Williford November 6, 2014 8 Comments

“Do you have a punch card with us?” “I should get one, shouldn’t I?” “You definitely should.” And the next…

Swirling My Spoon in the Carrots and Peas

Tricia Lott Williford October 9, 2014 No Comments

They say a book is never finished, only abandoned. True story. I don’t think there is ever a point where…

Diet Coke: It’s Become a Love Affair

Tricia Lott Williford August 12, 2014 5 Comments

“I’ll have a large diet Coke, please.” “I’m sorry, ma’am, but we are all out of diet Coke.” “No. This…

Water in my Wineglass

Tricia Lott Williford June 15, 2014 No Comments

It’s after midnight. I just baked a loaf of banana bread, and I do believe these wee small hours might…

Fourteen Miles of Twizzlers

Tricia Lott Williford May 28, 2014 No Comments

We spent our first afternoon at the pool, which always makes me happy with the sheer exhaustion of it all.…

I’m not Distracted – I just need to Settle In.

Tricia Lott Williford May 9, 2014 No Comments

I am so ready to write. And it’s going to be perfect and compelling and gripping – even just to…

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