THANK YOU, VETERANS!
I PLEDGE: One dollar to the Wounded Warriors Project for every comment on this blog, or a minimum of $30. Thank you for your help in raising money for such a worthy cause.
YOU MAY WIN: An eBook copy of my paranormal dark fantasy romance, Guardian of the Deep – Wytchfae 2. Three lucky commentators will be randomly chosen. Make sure to leave your email address along with your comment.
Blurb: A red hot Succubus. A captivated undersea Guardian. He spirits her away for a remote lovers’ retreat. Fire + Water = STEAMY.
OUR VETERANS: The freedom to write novels wouldn’t be possible without the sacrifices our veterans have made. I offer heartfelt gratitude to all those who have served throughout the years to protect loved ones and strangers alike, to preserve hearth and home, and to support the ideals of freedom and liberty. Many made the ultimate sacrifice and did not return home. Gratitude is extended as well to the families.
My beloved husband Ronnie enlisted and served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam era. We met shortly after he got out of the service. He never forgot his service number and could rattle it off faster than Hank Snow blurts out the city names in I’ve Been Everywhere.
My brother also served in the military, the US. Navy. He and my husband went on to become good buddies, despite their Army / Navy rivalry and their even more colorful Yankees / Red Sox competition.
In the trying times of the sixties the draft served as a frightening specter for many high school boys. I think of the Barry McGuire song Eve of Destruction. It’s a sad truth that throughout history, and still today, our young people pay the greatest price.
My father served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, sometimes referred to as the 
Forgotten War. His father served in World War I, and my mother’s forebears were also in the military. My son and daughter-in-law are both in law enforcement. It’s an honor to think of them all and their bravery and valor.
A FREEBIE JUST FOR YOU: I am wild for vintage cookie recipes and love sharing them. Please enjoy this one from 1912, just prior to WWI.
1912 GINGER SNAPS
To ensure crispness, make sure the day is bright and sunny. Mix 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Add 1 tablespoon lard and 1 cup molasses. Add 1 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cloves, 3 ounces preserved orange peel, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon soda dissolved in a tablespoon of boiling water. Mix well and add 1 cup sifted flour. Turn mixture out onto a floured board, knead, roll out very thin, cut into rounds, and bake in a quick oven for crispy deliciousness.
Thanks again for stopping by and huge thanks to Secret Cravings Publishing for coordinating this effort to help the Wounded Warriors Project.
Glad you’re taking part in the Wounded Warriors blog hop. Thanks so much for sharing the cookie recipe. I’ve got some “historical” recipes in my files, Flossie. I’ll dig them up and send them on to you.
Wow, Christina, I’d love to see your vintage recipes and am looking forward to them. To hear tell, everything turned out delicious back then, despite the lard (or maybe due to the lard; I recall some delectable fried chicken as a child not too terribly long ago lol)! Thanks for stopping by.
My pleasure, Flossie. It’s really fascinating to see how world events can be reflected in the kitchens of the times. Let me start digging around. I have some real jewels to share.
Ooh, can’t wait. The old recipes are fascinating.
I sent you a few links on your FB page.
Thanks, Christina!
thanks so much for a great blog hop and cause. my mothers parents served in the ritish army in ww2. her dad was behind enemy lines when d day happened and her mom was a wireless operation. i was lucky enough to get to know them and what great people they were b/f they died
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Oh, wow, that was a monumental time for them to be right there in the middle. Many thanks to their memories. I appreciate your stopping by.
Thank you for participating in the Wounded Warrior Blog Hop! Our wounded heroes deserve our respect and support. My husband and I are also veterans, and when we go out, he wears his Desert Storm ball cap. It always warms my heart when someone stops to thank him for his service.
Tamara, thank you to you and your husband for your service. I appreciate your stopping by.
This is a wonderful tribute to military men and women, bought past and present, who valiantly serve to protect our freedom. I salute them! Thank you for participating in the Wounded Warrior Project. It’s a very worthy cause.
Thank you to your loved ones for their service and to you for stopping by!
Isn’t that the truth with the lard and molasses? Of course everything was fried in lard back then too. Think how yummy it all turned out though! Thanks for stopping by and for the service you and your husband perform each day.
Awesome idea Flossie!!! My dad was in Korean Conflict and also US Navy and Canadian Army. He lied about his age in CA. He drove a horse team. Found old letters to grandma……My brother was also in Navy during Vietnam, the forgotten war, which was never called official war…..The untitled war took over 50,000 lives. I can’t help but feel that has effected the artistic world of today. How many artists, musician, fathers, brothers, lovers, sons, and daughters were taken without merit………It makes my heart ache to this day at the sacrifice of so many…….War is so unnecessary in my mind. Learning to get along, is unreachable to this day……Thank all of you for all that you do, military and police alike…….Patriots of all walks of life.
Thanks, Kay. That’s great to know about your dad. How wonderful that you have some letters. Many thanks to his memory for serving during those hard times and to your brother as well. I know– Viet Nam was some “conflict” eh? It was a war regardless of semantics, and you’re right, so many were lost.
Glad you’re part of the blog tour. So many these days take for granted what they have. They don’t know or may not have been taught the sacrifices that loved ones made so they can enjoy what they have today. Hug a veteran today! My dad was a cook during the Korean Conflict. He was in Germany and away from the fighting. His stories were about cooking mishaps. Glad he came home safe. Others were not so fortunate.
Many thanks to you Dad for his service during the Forgotten War. Thanks for stopping by, Cindy.
Great blog, I enjoyed reading it thank you 🙂
Thank you, Dilys. Glad you stopped by.
Thank you for remembering our veterans and our current military members.
It’s dear to my heart. Thank you for stopping by, Michele!
Thanks for remembering our veterans
We owe them a lot. I appreciate your stopping by.
Love old recipes! Thanks for participating
Thank you for stopping by, Tamara!
I am proud that my uncle Ronnie served and that my daddy served, uncle Ronnie was one of the best men ive ever known, always snuck me gum and candy when i was little, and my daddy is by far the most amazing man i earth i am proud to be his daughter, love you both very much!
Awww, I agree, Tabby. We owe them a great deal. I’m glad for their close friendship. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Wow! You must be so proud to have so many servicemen in your family. Great post, Flossie. Thanks for supporting such a great cause (and for the recipe. I love Ginger Snaps.)
Thanks for stopping by, J.L. I’m glad you like ginger snaps too. They are not as popular as they once were, but people are missing out!
Thanks to your family for their service. Your book sounds good, and I will certainly check it out. And… yum, ginger snaps!
Thanks so much, Terri.
Thank you so much for supporting such a wonderful cause. Love the cookie recipe.
Thanks, Karen. Ginger snaps are so tasty. I also love vintage recipes!
I may be late, but I wanted to say how much I appreciate this post. My father was a WWII vet (he was also in the Korean War), and I had several uncles and in-laws in WWII. Thank you for raising awareness of our service members.
I plan on trying out that recipe. Ginger snaps are one of my favorites!
You’re not late! Huge thanks to your father and uncles for their service. I hope the ginger snaps turn out tasty. Love those vintage recipes! Thanks for stopping by:)
I love cookies and I love ginger snaps. YUM.
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Oh, good, me too, Catherine!
Wow you certainly are a military family. Loved your stories and your pics.
Thanks, Jean!
Thanks for being part of the hop. I’m looking forward to trying that recipe!
Awesome pictures
Thanks for stopping by, Meg!