From Lynn’s Comments: In reality, my in-laws lived within walking distance from our home in Ontario. We had all moved from Northern Manitoba to Northern Ontario, so it seemed like a good idea, in the strip, to keep them in the prairies. This way, I could create story lines about visiting them and the cousins there.
My mother always made sure that there were wafer cookies in her cookie jar whenever we brought our girls to see them. Granted, it was only a 1/2-hour drive so it was more frequent than this family…
I am the cooking baking mom. When I would make Christmas cookies, my kids’ friends would come and raid my cookies. They would say “I love your mom’s cookies!” and race into the kitchen. Sometimes the girls would help but leave when it’s time to clean up. (of course) I’ve sent batches to my kids who live far from me now (even though they’re adults and have the recipes. They still like my almond crescents- a big hit everywhere I bring them.
Interesting. They just saw her last spring, after apparently having gone years and years without a visit. Perhaps before she left they decided they should keep in closer contact?
Hope John’s mother is kind enough to let the family use her shower. That way we can stop seeing the stink waves emanating from the head of “Smellizabeth”.
My grandmother was a great baker and my grandfather a great grillmaster and knew his way around a kitchen. I was the eldest grandchild and asked to be taught. My grandmother was hesitant because she felt funny teaching a boy to bake. But I stuck with it, and learned from her and classes and Julia Child and Martin Yan and Graham Kerr and others. My most prized possession when we moved from San Francisco to Vancouver Island was my sourdough starter. And the weather up here is not detrimental to the starter. And neighbours love visiting because I bake a loaf almost every day.
Asharah about 1 month ago
My nephew loved his Grandma’s gingerbread. Which was made with a box mix.
Coopersdad about 1 month ago
Kids need to appreciate their grandparents while they have them.
snsurone76 about 1 month ago
At least Elizabeth did greet her grandmother with a hug—before asking about cookies.
Argythree about 1 month ago
I’m surprised they didn’t ask for the bathroom…
Gizmo Cat about 1 month ago
From Lynn’s Comments: In reality, my in-laws lived within walking distance from our home in Ontario. We had all moved from Northern Manitoba to Northern Ontario, so it seemed like a good idea, in the strip, to keep them in the prairies. This way, I could create story lines about visiting them and the cousins there.
Tantor about 1 month ago
I did kinda the same… :-(
gozirra2 Premium Member about 1 month ago
Surprised Grandma’s house did not smell of freshly baked bread and cookies.
ctolson about 1 month ago
Grandma – "Sorry, Marvin Miller, your fourth cousin, left this morning and I haven’t had time to make any.
Wren Fahel about 1 month ago
My mother always made sure that there were wafer cookies in her cookie jar whenever we brought our girls to see them. Granted, it was only a 1/2-hour drive so it was more frequent than this family…
Doug K about 1 month ago
Grandma Carrie = Cookies
eced52 about 1 month ago
A grandma that didn’t make cookies when the grandchildren are coming? Of course she made cookies.
French Persons Premium Member about 1 month ago
At least she gave her grandmother a hug FIRST before demanding cookies…
mindjob about 1 month ago
How lucky we were to get Aunt Jean’s cookies for the holidays
delennwen about 1 month ago
I’ve forgotten, since Grandma Carrie’s appearances in the strip are rare. Is Grandma Carrie a widow? I don’t remember seeing any Grandpa on that side.
GojusJoe about 1 month ago
Well, they did manage to hug her before asking for cookies.
Medtech4 about 1 month ago
I am the cooking baking mom. When I would make Christmas cookies, my kids’ friends would come and raid my cookies. They would say “I love your mom’s cookies!” and race into the kitchen. Sometimes the girls would help but leave when it’s time to clean up. (of course) I’ve sent batches to my kids who live far from me now (even though they’re adults and have the recipes. They still like my almond crescents- a big hit everywhere I bring them.
John Jorgensen about 1 month ago
Interesting. They just saw her last spring, after apparently having gone years and years without a visit. Perhaps before she left they decided they should keep in closer contact?
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 1 month ago
Never mind the cookies, where’s the Noodle Kugel?
lnrokr55 about 1 month ago
Are we there yet ???? ;-)
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 1 month ago
Well, “Hello to you too!”
kamoolah about 1 month ago
What can be, unburdened by what has been.
The_Great_Black President about 1 month ago
Hope John’s mother is kind enough to let the family use her shower. That way we can stop seeing the stink waves emanating from the head of “Smellizabeth”.
vonskippy about 1 month ago
Isn’t she the Gramma that almost got the little kid killed? Better put a leash on the kid just to be safe.
hagarthehorrible about 1 month ago
I am not surprised. Granny must be waiting of the kids with hot cookies.
Strawberry King about 1 month ago
Chocolate chip?!
Teto85 Premium Member about 1 month ago
My grandmother was a great baker and my grandfather a great grillmaster and knew his way around a kitchen. I was the eldest grandchild and asked to be taught. My grandmother was hesitant because she felt funny teaching a boy to bake. But I stuck with it, and learned from her and classes and Julia Child and Martin Yan and Graham Kerr and others. My most prized possession when we moved from San Francisco to Vancouver Island was my sourdough starter. And the weather up here is not detrimental to the starter. And neighbours love visiting because I bake a loaf almost every day.
MT Wallet about 1 month ago
We’re going to see the King.