The sisters behind Red Velvet Wisdom:
Dena–Born and raised in the rural South, Dena is a special education teacher, photographer, church pianist, social service volunteer, and somehow finds time to be a wife and mother. She got the idea for creating this site after countless lengthy discussions with her sister about all of the people they know with amazing stories and recipes that should be shared with the world. She cooks but rarely from scratch, using any shortcut available.
Dnaymay@redvelvetwisdom.com
Joy–Little sister to Dena and raised from the same long line of fabulous cooks, Joy works in the mental health field, blogs, judges pageants, and mentors collegiate women at her Alma Mater. She’s currently better at making reservations than she is at cooking a meal, but she considers herself a work in progress in this area.
LanaJoy@redvelvetwisdom.com
We love to remember the old ways and how things used to be. In our fast paced lifestyle, nothing brings us back to those times faster than a mother who still can’t use call waiting or only uses a microwave to heat water.
September 29, 2009 at 4:30 pm
The site looks great Dena! I’m so proud of you for stepping out and doing something daring! You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CArla
September 29, 2009 at 5:05 pm
I enjoyed the site. way too much of our personal history is lost becouse we are too busy to take time to listen. thanks
September 29, 2009 at 5:18 pm
The values that our older generation have been lost. Through this website and Aunt Geneva’s book, I hope that we can begin to get back to the ‘good ‘ole days’ and enjoy the simpler life. Great job on the website. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! Carla
September 30, 2009 at 9:49 am
WOW!!! I am thoroughly impressed! This is really a beautiful website – congratulations to both of you… after reading this, I feel a “part” of your family:) The love and wisdom that has been passed down to the two of you is very evident by reading this. Job VERY well done.
September 30, 2009 at 9:51 am
DUMPLINGS!!!
October 1, 2009 at 8:26 am
I would just like to say that I love what you guys are doing! When I was reading some of the stories they remind me of my Granny. She was born in Harleton, Texas but had lived in New Boston for over 20 years. Granny has that special touch like all grandmas do. One thing that she makes is homemade coconut pie. The crust will melt in your mouth, and the coconut feeling will literally lift you off of your feet. She makes it from scrath and all the time she makes it she uses a pinch of this and a pinch of that. She doesnt need a measuring cup or a measuring spoon. It always amazes me. If I tried to cook and didn’t use a measuring cup, all I can say is that there would be disaster brewing in the kitchen. It takes someone like Granny to make and bake, never ever braking out the old measuring cup. SHe is a one of a kind that I have learned so many life lessons from and have so much respect for. I have respect for my mom too. She can cook some mean Mexican food and over the years I have learned how to cook so many things from watching mom and granny cooking at their best.
October 3, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Great job girls, this was such a great idea.
October 4, 2009 at 5:20 pm
What a wonderful, and awesome sight. I really enjoyed reading the history and recipes of these lady’s.
Thanks for sharing this site with everyone.
October 7, 2009 at 8:06 pm
What a great job you are doing. It really makes you stop and think.
October 8, 2009 at 6:23 am
Joy,
I printed the whole website off for my grandma (she’s turning 90 this month), and she loved it. It’s so nice to hear stories from our home. Thanks to you both.
-Kerri
October 10, 2009 at 5:56 pm
I like your website statement above. Very well written and so very true
October 26, 2009 at 11:13 pm
I loved the story on Diana. Diana is my sister and I have seen all she has gone through. You could not have describe her any better. Diana truly is an inspiration to us all.. An Thank you for telling her story, she really never likes to talk about it.
January 2, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Well Dena Ho here goes nothing. I never win anything but since I love you guys and Sweet Alexis I will try. Since I have been meaning to get book and haven’t maybe I will get lucky & win it here. I tell everyone of my what 10 yrs history with you and a friendship that goes so deep that I treasure SO much as well as all about Alexis….. I am blessed by your friendship : ) Love the site and all you have done. I many times read it and feel the warmth through your words. Lots of love to you all <3 Here's to a great new year in 2010!
January 26, 2010 at 9:46 pm
is there a way of subscribing to your blog? I would love to!!!
February 5, 2010 at 11:15 pm
I many time visited this site and here something is constant new. I will come once again