Tag Archives: Holidays

What’s Cookin’ – Thanksgiving Recipes and the Almost Empty Nest

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Mama

As our nest gets emptier, our holidays continue to evolve. For the past several years, our daughter who lives in California has come to visit on Thanksgiving and our daughter and son-in-law who live in Arizona come at Christmas. Our … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts on Jams, Jellies, Cranberries, & Turkeys

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Mama

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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Some of Our Favorite Treats and Drinks for the Holidays

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Mama

For the times they are a-changin’ – Bob Dylan The tree is decorated. The gifts are bought and wrapped. The cards and packages have been mailed. What’s left? Christmas Baking! We aren’t doing a family get together to bake Christmas … Continue reading →

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Oh Christmas Tree!

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Mama

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 →

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What’s Cookin’ – Thanksgiving Day 2012 Menu

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Mama

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 →

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What’s Cookin’ – Cranberry Salad

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Mama

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 →

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What’s Cookin’ – Hot Cross Buns (for Good Friday) & Deviled Chick Eggs (for Easter)

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Mama

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 →

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What’s Cookin – Karen’s Green Pie (repost for St. Patty’s Day)

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Mama

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 →

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What’s Cookin’ Guest Post – Tamales: It’s a Family Affair

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Mama

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 →

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What’s Cookin’ – Grandma’s Fudge

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Mama

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 →

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