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My Thoughts on Jams, Jellies, Cranberries, & Turkeys
In between putting our house on the market and cleaning and going through closets and drawers and moving kids to and from college and into new apartments, I have continued to cook and bake and can. I find working in … Continue reading
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Oh Christmas Tree!
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging; O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging; Not only green when summer’s here, But also when ’tis cold and drear. O Christmas Tree! O Christmas … Continue reading
What’s Cookin’ – Thanksgiving Day 2012 Menu
Our Thanksgiving Day menu is set. We are having a small Thanksgiving dinner this year with only 9 for dinner, and the menu is a mix of traditional favorites as well as some changes to tradition. Namely, I have decided … Continue reading
What’s Cookin’ – Cranberry Salad
Last year, my friend, Cathy, made a cranberry salad for a Fall get together. It was yummy so I asked for the recipe. It is very easy to make, but should be made 2 days in advance of when you … Continue reading
What’s Cookin’ – Hot Cross Buns (for Good Friday) & Deviled Chick Eggs (for Easter)
There will only be three of us home for Easter this year - DSH, My Baby the Bulldog, and me. Sigh. But, after nine days away from home I have been having fun being back in the kitchen and cookin’ this … Continue reading
What’s Cookin – Karen’s Green Pie (repost for St. Patty’s Day)
Last year, I featured this recipe from one of my high school chums, Karen. It is a recipe that her family makes every year for St. Patrick’s Day. Karen is Italian and Irish and celebrates both heritages freely and with gusto. I … Continue reading
What’s Cookin’ Guest Post – Tamales: It’s a Family Affair
Note from Mama: Our oldest daughter accepted a new job assignment a few months ago, and moved to Tucson, Arizona. By her own admission, she defines cooking as heating up prepared foods in the microwave. When she came to me … Continue reading
What’s Cookin’ – Grandma’s Fudge
Christmas isn’t complete without some of my mother-in-law’s (aka Grandma) famous fudge. She always made regular chocolate fudge, but she also made butterscotch and peanut butter fudge each year. DSH’s favorite flavor is butterscotch, but he comes from a long … Continue reading