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Natalie Gibbs (just another voice) is a divorced mother of four twenty-something children, and Grandmother of three. When not working, she enjoys reading, writing, cooking and spending time with family. Natalie has just begun her travel experience and plans

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Remembering loved ones through cooking: 9 of 35
There was no bathroom in the house. We had to go to an out-house and take baths in a big tub outside. We had to pump our own water and rely on kerosene heaters for warmth. I had to go out and collect fresh eggs from the chicken coops in the morning. This is usually when my kids chime in with " and you had to walk two miles t... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Why food is the ultimate gift: 16 of 58
Why is food the ultimate gift? Because everyone eats. Not only does everyone eat, we all need food as fuel for our bodies to function properly. In this age of health consciousness, what a better gift to give someone than the very energy their bodies need to stay healthy and active. There are so many different varieties of fo... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Misunderstanding: 15 of 50
"There must be some kind of misunderstanding," Deena said as she answered the phone in her bedroom at 3:00 a.m. "I just spoke to Josh a half hour ago. He was on his way home." She listened absently as the voice on the phone told her to come down to the station. Deena barely heard a word of this, as she was thinking frantical... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables Guide to traditional Southern salads: 4 of 12
Southern salads were and will continue to be a mainstay in all forms of cooking and food preparation. Whether as part of a Sunday family dinner or alongside grits and eggs the next morning , salads, especially Southern style, are as much a part of what I remember about my Grandmother from Virginia and my Grandfather from Sou... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Defining soul food and country cooking: 1 of 3
Defining soul food and country cooking is a bit difficult since they are almost the same. They both involve cooking large quantities of food. They both involve cooking what you have on hand. Both terms originated when there were many more farms and gardens than there are now. The only difference I know of is that the term so... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Shortcuts: Food preparation: 4 of 11
Over the years, I have accumulated quite an array of shortcuts in food preparation. As a young mother of four children very close in age, I had to figure out a way to juggle work, the kids, school, housework and a very patient husband. I also had to learn to fix dinner between homework and husband time. By applying some time... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Talking with your toddler: Effective communication strategies: 9 of 24
Talking with your toddler should be pretty easy since he's been with you since he was an infant. People should talk to their children no matter what their ages are. If talking with your infant was consistent, talking with your toddler should be just as easy, just a little different. Different doesn't have to be difficult. Ju... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Why my employer is the best at Christmas gift-giving to employees: 3 of 8
My employer is the best when it comes to Christmas gifts to employees. I say this because it is true. She not only gives each of us actual gifts, but gives us personalized items that pertain to each person individually. She even gives gifts to our small children. Where I work, our corporate office usually gives all employees... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The waiter: 16 of 40
The hostess led us to a nice booth in the back of our favorite restaraunt. As she passed out menus she informed us our waiter, Mark, would be with us shortly. We always come here because the food and service is so good and the prices are unbeleivable. My boyfriend, Mike and I looked over the extensive food lists and talked a... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How to eat tripe: 2 of 5
I grew up eating tripe, which is the lining of a cow's stomach. I didn't know what it was at first. I just knew it was something my step-father cooked, my mom didn't like and that it tasted good. As I grew older, I was taught how to prepare it. I learned how to clean tripe by rinsing it under warm water while rubbing it to r... More..