How Did Gram do it?
Breakfasts
Dinners and desserts
TV shows
Activities
100

There was a year that Richard (Collin's grandfather) had decided to build a house for Marilyn (Collin's grandmother). Especially the kitchen where she is cooking now. But when was Richard's decision to build the house?

Past the 1970's. After Marilyn and Richard were married, the house was safely built and they spent their own lives together happily.

100

Gram's breakfasts are the best! And what I would like to start off with is something basic. Gram's 1 ingredient slice of toast. What is that 1 ingredient? What's the idea here? What is Gram's basic toast?

It's Skippy's peanut butter. That's the only ingredient and you put it on toast. It's a crunchy piece of toast, not burnt. And it's creamy Skippy's and not with the crunchy peanuts.

100

What is Collin's macaroni and cheese here in Gram's kitchen?

Either Annie's or homemade mac n cheese with hot dog slices in it

100

What channel on demand is usually on in the living room?

WeTV

100

How much writing does Collin do at Gram's?

Most of the time, a lot. He's a book writer, and he's doing it for passion.

200

When did Marilyn (Collin's grandmother) start cooking him food in her house that her husband built?

When he was like very little. Gram (that's what Collin calls Marilyn) always made him mac n cheese, pizza and other foods and desserts too. It was great having a master chef like Gram.

200

What is Collin's breakfast sandwich at Gram's place?

It's a sausage patty, slider buns, egg, any kind of cheese, coleslaw, sweet n sour sauce. It's good. People do not like the idea, but Gram and I can say it's delicious. Hope you try it.

200

What's the new burger sauce Collin came up with?

Stella sauce. It brings back memories from our dog. It has mayonnaise, ketchup, and diced pickles in a sauce. You mix until done.

200

What channel is always on in Gram's room?

Hallmark

200

What is something good for an activity on Gram's old computer that Collin usually does?

Go on docs and create new stories, cookbooks and songs. Plus, he plays jeopardy games. But only his ones cause he's awesome.

300

What did Collin, his mom Penny and his dad Chris say about Gram's cooking?

"If you really think you can cook, then GO FOR IT!"

300

What is the type of cereal Gram usually eats once in a while?

I would direct your attention to her oatmeal. It's very good, Gram is the expert at making it right and she just eats it. It's always great to have a good cereal like that.

300

What type of pizza does Collin have at Gram's?

The flatbread meat lovers pizza

300

What does everybody including Collin watch in the basement?

Gilligan's Island

300

Does Gram also have cats?

Yes. They are Boots and PepperCorn. They will always greet you at the door and they are friendly. Trust me. Let them come to you, don't come to them. Because that is how cat friendship works.

400

Besides the kitchen, what other rooms are there that Gram goes in everyday?

Living room where there is TV shows playing always for adults, the fancy looking bathroom upstairs, and the bedroom where Gram watches a ton of Hallmark. Plus there's areas for family like the cool basement during the Summer with the TV on down there and the rest which is history.

400

What were Gram's red, white and blue pancakes?

Strawberries, whipped cream and blueberries topped on regular pancakes. That thing is just HUGE!

400

What is Pa's favorite desserts?

WELCOME TO RICHARD (PA'S) DESSERT ROOM! In the basement of Marilyn (Gram's), we have all my favorites. Cheeseballs, cookies, ice cream, and custards! So come to get the treats and everything.

400

During the shows Collin watches in Gram's basement, what foods are usually eaten down there?

It's mostly desserts. But also we bring down plates of food from the upstairs kitchen and eat them in the basement. 

400

Can you play ball in Gram's lawn or in the backyard?

If you have low grass. But it's worth finding out cause you may love the sports here.

500

What does Gram have for drinks usually?

Juices, milks and smoothies

500

What does Collin also have with his breakfasts for a drink?

Special Homemade smoothies

500

Is Pa's favorite dessert custards?

Yes. But Pa would have to deal with his dessert list later on cause we're talking about other things now.

- Pa is probably sighing and then saying "OK."

500

what is usually eaten in the kitchen while watching CBS Mornings?

Breakfasts

500

Where do you go for great food and fun?

Gram's place 2 be!