Let’s Talk Turkey!
Two of the most frequently asked questions about cooking turkeys are as follows: 1. Just what is the safest way to thaw out a turkey? 2. How do… Read More »
The Beauty of Autumn
Porter Farms owns land right beside our development and we look forward to watching the beautiful strawberry fields grow each year. This year they surprised everyone and planted…… Read More »
23 Fourth of July Recipes, Crafts & Decorations
Since 1941, the Fourth of July or Independence Day has been a federal holiday in the United States. The tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the… Read More »
Beignets and other Mardi Gras Favorites
The Lenten season will begin on Ash Wednesday. Lent marks the forty days before Easter. Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is also called the Carnival Season. On… Read More »
Valentine’s Day Cookies
When I was a young girl, both my grammar and high schools sold single carnations of different colors throughout the holidays. For one dollar you could purchase a… Read More »
Really Rum Cake
Why call this a “Really” Rum Cake, well because this cake is certainly not for the faint of heart and won’t be enjoyed for breakfast the next day… Read More »
Homemade Fettuccini with Bolognese Sauce
A few days before Christmas we gathered at the home of our dear friends, and God-willing, our future relatives. The Forster home looked so pretty with Christmas lights… Read More »
Pumpkin Roll Pancakes
Our family didn’t think we could enjoy a pancake more than the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes we created, BUT THEN, this morning my hubby and I thought of combining… Read More »
Peanut Butter Blossoms
There are certain cookies reserved only for Christmastime. This makes them that much more special and this is one of them. While living in Poughkeepsie, New York, my… Read More »
Sweet and Salty White Chocolate Cranberry Oat Cookies
The FN (Food Network) Dish is hosting a Virtual Cookie Swap! Several FN Dish contributors, myself included, are sharing their favorite Christmas cookie recipes this week with everyone…. Read More »
Our First Christmas Caroling Food Drive
With my hubby traveling and my boys still on campus, preparing for our first Christmas Caroling Food Drive this week kept me nice and busy. Before I knew… Read More »
Classic Thumbprint Cookies
Made every year at Christmas, these cookies not only taste great, they are well known around the holidays and stay fresh for a long time. Kept in a… Read More »