Rhetta Standifer

It's been a LONG time since I could call myself a “kid,” but I can still remember the food I loved when I was a kid. So here is a list of the stuff I regularly begged my Mom for when we were rolling down the grocery aisles!

I don't know about you, but I want to be healthy in a way that still lets me have yummy food. You know what I mean. No tofu, no kale, no beets, nothing that grosses me out! If you like that stuff, you do you. But what you'll find here are a list of snacks I found that aren't bad for you and managed not to taste like cardboard or other horrible stuff. NOTE: I am NOT a dietician. I make a good effort to find things that are healthy but I don't go nuts about numbers, calories, and so on.

It's a dark and stormy night. You're snuggled under your favorite blanket and your kitty is snuggled in your lap, napping. On your side table, you have a nice cup of tea/coffee/hot chocolate. You can hear the rain pattering against the window, and every now and then, thunder rumbles off in the distance. It's a great night to read a book that takes you on an adventure, or whisks you away to a beautiful land, or just allows you to escape reality for a little while. I live for nights like this! If you do too, maybe these books are for you!

Graphic novels - for years, I thought they were just “fancy” comic books. Boy was I wrong! When I started reading them, I found they told amazing stories accompanied by beautiful artwork that brought the characters alive. I was hooked. In this collection, you'll find some of my favorite series. I tend to like horror, so that is what you will find. Enjoy . . .if you dare!

We're celebrating summer, ya'll! You gotta make sure the food rocks, right? I'm not real fancy - the stuff you'll see here is pretty straight-forward and traditionally American. But it's very yummy and it goes great with fireworks!

One of my favorite dishes is Shepherd's Pie. I discovered it when I studied abroad in the UK. When I got back home, I tweaked the recipe and made it a bit more “American” and easier to make. This is a collection of the ingredients you need to make it. If you would like the recipe for my Shepherd's Pie, you can get it here for free: https://rhettastandifer.substack.com/p/rhettas-shepherds-pie-recipe Enjoy!

Varenna is one of my favorite places on the planet! On the coast of Lake Como in the Italian region of Lombardy,it's about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Milan. You can take the ferry to other places like Bellagio, Griante and Menaggio. Varenna is small, but that part of the appeal for me. Wonderful shops, restaurants, and places to stay. It's like a little slice of heaven!

Are you looking for that yummy something for a snack? That savory, salty something to make you smile? Or maybe that sweet, delicious bite of fun to make your sweet tooth happy? Well, here are ideas from my wish list! I have 3 categories of snacks to explore: 1) salty snacks like chips 2) sweet things like candy 3) things I haven't tried yet, but look interesting!

Stephen King - what more needs to be said? Buckle up, I'm just getting started! The first time I knew of King, I was a kid, standing in a bookstore, staring at the cover of his novel, The Shining. I got it on a whim. One of the BEST decisions I ever made. Yes, King is a horror writer. But he is SO much more than that. His characters come to life and stay with you long after you've put the book down for the last time. He is one of those rare authors who can tell a fun tale but also write well. I've tried to section things in a way that makes sense - I hope you enjoy it Constant Reader!

I'm a bookworm. Always have been, always will be. I love that “old book” smell you get in used bookstores and libraries. I love my Kindle, but there is simply nothing like holding a hardcover, old-school book in your hands. Some people buy shoes, some buy jewelry. I buy first edition, signed (if I can afford it) hardcover books of the authors I love. Speaking of which! Here are authors I can't get enough of - hope you find someone that peaks your interest!