Author: Pam Gillis

If there’s one dessert that I would say is my “go-to,” it would be Chocolate Delight. Why? Because it’s quick, easy and affordable. And who doesn’t love Cool Whip, cream cheese and chocolate all rolled into a one-dish dessert? Have you ever witnessed at social gatherings, either church or family get-togethers, someone tends to bring their signature dishes over and over? I remember my mother-in-law always made banana split cake. It was one of my favorites but I have probably only made it a few times. Other family favorites I remember were chicken and dumplings, egg pie, chicken and rice,…

July is always a busy month, trying to squeeze in all the mission work, grandkids’ time, seminar hours required, and enjoying a little downtime, which there’s not much left.   I can’t believe school is about to start back!  I remember my summers during junior high and high school working in the tobacco patch or gathering tomatoes and peppers to earn some money for school clothes or a special item I had my hopes of saving enough for.   Early mornings, extremely hot weather and not much money for a day’s work but we all had a good time being…

Modern Grace Boutique has been named our Business of the Month for July. Their store is full of beautiful women’s clothing from dresses, short sets, tops and much more. Modern Grace is proud to announce they sell their own brand of clothing. Their clothing is not only cute and trendy but affordable; most everything is $39.95 or less. Be on the lookout for the live sale Tuesday, July 11th, and you can also shop online at moderngraceboutique.com. They are open Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 to 5:00. Come in and meet Ashlyn and her staff…

I am pleased to announce that the “Hardware House” here in Douglas, Georgia is our restaurant of the month for July. Garrett Spivey and the staff invite everyone to come and enjoy their extensive menu containing steak, seafood, salad bar and much more. There are daily specials and every Tuesday night is an All-You-Can-Eat seafood bar. You can always call ahead orders for pickup and DoorDash if you’re too busy to leave home or work. A full menu is available online at hardwarehousedouglas.com and Facebook. They are located at 310 S. Peterson Avenue in the old Lott’s Hardware Building and…

Grilling is an essential part of our summer routine.   This is one of my favorite summertime side dishes.  Try it with a thick juicy steak or a meat of your choice.  Enjoy your summer and try to stay cool! Skillet Creamed Corn6 fresh ears of corn (cut into whole kernels)1⁄4 cup green bell pepper, chopped1⁄4 cup red bell pepper, chopped1⁄4 cup shallots (or sweet onion), chopped2 to 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter1⁄4 cup heavy creamIn a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add peppers and onion. Saute on medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the…

This time of year there are many churches involved in Vacation Bible School. It is such a precious memory of mine of VBS when I was a young child. I remember the crafts, which were much different than what kids have today. I remember putting nails in a wooden board and wrapping the nails with string to make a design or a wooden board and placing dried beans and peas in a traced area to make it look like a rooster. I kept my rooster for years until the bugs found it. Also, we used decoupage! I know some of…

“Oh So Good Gelato & Artisan Desserts” has been named our Restaurant of the Month by “At Home With Pam.” Although it’s not a full-meal restaurant, we are honored to feature the tasty treats they offer. Olivia and her husband opened the business one year ago and are pleased to be able to bring their passion for gelato and desserts to our Downtown. They offer many different flavors of Gelato from pineapple to popcorn (sweet & salty)! I actually got to sample the popcorn and I loved it! You can have your gelato in a waffle bowl or in a…

Congratulations to “And Sew She Did” Quilt Shop located at 108 Peterson Avenue in Douglas, GA as our Business of the Month for “At Home With Pam.” Kayla Sellers began her love for sewing at a very young age. She grew up in the lap of her grandmother “Ma Smith” and just naturally began her love for sewing and quilting. Kayla began quilting heavily around 2016 and then soon thereafter opened a shop at Tip-Top. She moved to her current location in 2020 in Downtown Douglas. “And Sew She Did” offers many opportunities to begin a passion for quilting by…

I’ll be honest, I’m sitting here mulling over what I want to write today and I’m drawing a BLANK!  Ever been there before?  Or what if you want to say something and the words just come out completely, like, stupid or “Oh, my goodness, that was the wrong thing to say”!    I know we have all been there before.  I guess I’ll blame it on Covid brain fog or just have too much going on that I can’t concentrate.   I do want to enlighten you about an event that happened here at the radio station this week.   DouglasNow…

I don’t know how or why but the weeks fly by faster and faster. I’ve always been told, “The older you get, the faster time goes by.” Well, there’s truth in that statement. Do you remember when you were a young teenager and it seemed like forever till you reached 16 and could get your driver’s license? And then it was 18 so you could be legal? (that tells my age)I am always going to slow down, enjoy and appreciate all the time I get to spend with my children, grandchildren and family. My intentions are sincere and I maybe…