Category: Nostalgia
El Dia de los Muertos
Last year I was so moved by a fellow blogger’s post about El Dia de los Muertos that I vowed to do my own tribute to beloved family members and food memories.
A Vintage Grape Jelly Recipe (and some family lore)
This is a true pioneer recipe passed down from my great-grandmother, to my grandmother, to me.
Tea and Jam: Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee for Holiday Recipe Club
I tried to keep my cheeky Yank humor to a minimum because I truly adore the British monarchy. Here is my recipe in honor of the Queen: Lady Grey Gelato with Strawberry Jam.
Mock Filets
When times get tough, some of the best (and most loved) recipes are created.
Happy Easter with Roasted Chicken and Italian Sausage
Reminiscing about Easter parties of old, bringing home the Easter prize from school, and a recipe for Roasted Chicken with Italian Sausage
A Simple Plowman’s Lunch: Beer, Onion and Cheese Bread
This the latest post for Cook the Books Club, my ramblings on “Outlaw Cook,” and a recipe for “Plowman’s Lunch” Quick Bread.
Christmas Gifts #2
Cook some wine, add some spices—voila! You have some “Vino Cotto” for a great gift.
Christmas Gifts #1
Gifts from the Kitchen: Butterscotch Drops from a 1959 Cookbook..
Grammy’s Doughnuts
Making a family heirloom recipe with the mom..
Happy Post-Thanksgiving Day
My Black Friday activities are low-key, awaiting more family, and remembering the interesting day we had yesterday.