Tag Archives: holidays

A Labor of Love: Mom’s Nut Rolls

This post is dedicated to my two sisters for whom I’ve made these nut rolls to celebrate one more Christmas together with our Mom. I don’t say enough how much I appreciate you. I may have mentioned this before in my posts that my Mother suffers from dementia. My Dad, my sisters and I have […]

Fennel, Sausage and Apple Stuffing

I know what you’re thinking… Stuffing recipe, really? Thanksgiving’s gone and we’re all ‘stuffed’ out… I’m writing today’s post for me for I know I will lose the recipe if I don’t write about it. After the fabulous meal at my sister’s house on Thanksgiving, I decided to make a turkey breast over the weekend […]

Julia’s Cranberry Sauce

I have a sweet little surprise waiting for my family tonight. Let’s say a little “Thanksgiving Preview”… I present to you Julia Child’s cranberry sauce. I found this recipe over 25 years ago in an issue of Parade Magazine. It has become a family favorite over the years. Thanksgiving is always celebrated at my sister’s […]

Maple Pecan Bars

Today I offer you decadence and pure indulgence…real flavor…and a taste of things to come with Thanksgiving around the corner. You see, I’ve been on the couch with a bug for the past few days eating canned soup. Today I rose from the dead… and reached for the butter… and real cream… and maple syrup… […]

Spicy Pumpkin Pie

It’s Friday. Have a seat…take a breather… Have a bite of pie. For today, we’re celebrating! We’re celebrating lots of things… :: It’s Friday – that’s always a celebration :: I don’t need surgery on my knee – physical therapy and cortisone is the prescription :: I made Foodbuzz’s Top Nine with my Southwest Pumpkin Soup (woo! thanks all […]

Root Beer Baked Beans

Hello Summer! What took you so long? I hope all of you are outside grilling or cooking in the kitchen for a barbeque! This weekend I made my favorite baked beans recipe for a neighborhood weenie roast. Or well, I thought it was my favorite recipe until I ran across a baked bean recipe from The Pioneer Woman. […]

Paska (Easter Bread)

Easter has always been a big deal in my family. My Mom followed the Slovak tradition of having an Easter table full of wonderful dishes like ham, kielbasa (both fresh and smoked), hard boiled eggs, fresh horseradish (which my Dad made), Easter Cheese or Hrudka – made from eggs and milk (recipe below) and Paska, […]