Reflecting on exploring old boxes from their storage shed, uncovering memories tied to an old home place in Alabama.
Tag: Nostalgia
Sun Tea: Nostalgic and Eco-Friendly Refreshment
There’s something incredibly charming about making sun tea. Imagine a hot summer day, the sun blazing down, and on your front steps, a jar filled with water and tea bags soaking up all that warmth. If you haven’t tried making sun tea yet, you’re in for a treat. It’s a nostalgic, easy, and delightful way…
Drying Clothes Outside: Cost, Durability, and Nostalgia
Drying Clothes Outside Drying clothes outside has been a common practice for centuries, but is it really the best way to dry your clothes? There are a few things you need to consider before you hang your clothes out to dry. The cost of drying clothes outside is often free since you’re using the sun…
Bell’s Seasoning: A Timeless American Culinary Tradition
I found this old advertisement in the back of The Boston Cooking-School Cookbook. The original recipe book is much older, but this version features ads from 1924. Bell’s Seasoning is a historic and beloved blend of herbs and spices that has been an integral part of American culinary traditions for over a century. Created in…
The Sewell Cabin: A Resilient Relic of Wetumpka’s History
In 2023 all that remains of the Sewell log cabin is the stone fireplace. The origin of the Sewell Cabin’s construction and its original occupants remain shrouded in mystery. No documented evidence exists regarding the individuals or families who first called this cabin home. However, an interesting article published in the Montgomery Advertiser on September…