Donna-Marie is a retired biology teacher and talented cook. In a generous box of books she sent me, one had the perfect recipe for Valentine’s Day!
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Donna-Marie Ryan: Creative Cooking with Science
February 12, 2018 in Cookbooks, Holidays, Prize-Winning Recipes, Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, Recipes, Valentine's Day
Veal and Blue Cheese Appetizer Meatballs
December 17, 2017 in Christmas, Cookbooks, Easy Recipes, Holidays, Recipes
This cookbook has been one of my go-to books for ages! I love the recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
Appetizer for the Holidays
The perfect holiday appetizer that can be made weeks in advance, frozen, and reheated straight from the freezer!
Festive Popcorn Trees
I think my little granddaughter will love looking at these cute and colorful Popcorn Trees on our Christmas table!
Holiday Cranberry Loaf
November 21, 2017 in Christmas, Easy Recipes, Holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving
Today is National Cranberry Day! How about a fabulous Cranberry-Orange Quick Bread?
Easy Shrimp Appetizer for the Holidays
November 20, 2017 in Easy Recipes, Gluten Free, Healthier Recipes, Holidays, Recipes
Here is an easy make-ahead shrimp appetizer for Thanksgiving and the busy holidays and party times ahead.
Pimento Cheese for Labor Day Weekend
September 1, 2017 in Classic Recipes, Easy Recipes, Holidays, Recipes, Southern recipes
If you are looking for an easy snack this weekend, try some classic pimiento cheese served with fresh vegetables or on baguette slices.
Why I Started This Blog
I love cookbooks. I mean I really love them. I love to read them, treasure them, learn from them, and, of course, cook from them. To me, cookbooks take on a life all of their own. They are history, family, and memories. I have been collecting cookbooks and writing down treasured recipes of family, friends, and neighbors since about age twelve, which means I now own thousands of cookbooks, recipes, and clippings. Now I want to share them with you along with the many other culinary treasures of my cellar." - Debbie Vanni