Memories with Recipes

From the rough and tough mining town of Butte, Montana, in the 1940s to the present time, this captivating narrative of travel and cooking will motivate you not only to see the world but also to sample the local cuisine wherever you may roam. Venture through the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, experiencing natural disasters, heartbreak, and hilarious encounters. Reminisce about Grandma’s pork gravy and Christmas surprises. Why not try some fried frog’s legs or Rocky Mountain oysters? Sixty years of laughter and tears, good food, and amazing friends will captivate readers from page 6 to 106.

Ruth is the mother of seven, grandmother of 16, and boasts of 10 great-grandsons. The heart warming true stories of her life are seasoned with humor and tantalizing recipes from her travels over six decades. She is a published poet and has been writing short stories for a number of years, as well as editing newsletters for various organizations. Her style of writing and wit have been compared to the late Erma Bombeck. You can join her daily as she posts recipes, short stories and poetry on her popular BLOG, 'Ruth's Food for Thought'.