To many, it is the quintessential comfort food. If there were such a thing as a drive-through mac and cheese establishment, it would probably rival the burgers and fries. The love of mac and cheese starts in childhood and continues through adulthood. For some, it is even a staple at Thanksgiving right along with the stuffing. […]
Holiday Cooking from the ‘ 60’s
I love the extra bonus packet of recipes that magazines sometimes include in monthly issues, or they offer a free bonus booklet if you renew your subscription. I have saved these two from the late ’60’s and they are still favorites that I browse through every Thanksgiving and Christmas. The eggnog in the Reader’s Digest issue is hands […]
A Fun Collection of Thanksgiving and Christmas Paperback Give-Aways!
I have a fun giveaway for today! It’s a huge envelope filled with holiday food magazines and booklets, for Thanksgiving and Christmas cooking and decorating. Plop yourself in a chair and have fun searching for recipes for your upcoming get-togethers and family gatherings this holiday season. To enter the random drawing, send your name and email address by midnight CST Friday, November 19th to […]
Sunday Recipe for 11-14-10
I love make-ahead Thanksgiving ideas. Here is one of my favorites for pies. My family likes to have a variety of pies for Thanksgiving dinner. This pie crust recipe is enough for two 9-inch double crusts plus one single crust. The best part is, you can make the crust dough ahead of time, wrap them […]
Saturday Recipe for 11-13-10
Here is our favorite family recipe for a warm, comforting apple crisp. Serve it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired. EASY APPLE CRISP Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a shallow baking dish. Fill it up about 2/3 full with your favorite baking apples, which have been peeled, cored, and sliced. Sprinkle the […]
Two Must-See, Completely Fun, Turkey Videos!
From what I have read in the paper lately, this is about the time many people start to panic about roasting a turkey. There are some who go into a tizzy just thinking about it. It’s actually the easiest part of a Thanksgiving meal. To make it easier for those who are apprehensive, yet don’t […]
Honor Flights
On this Veteran’s Day, I would like to pay tribute to all of our Veteran’s, but today, a special tribute to our family friend Bill Madole who served honorably in World War II. Bill has been a family friend for decades, watching our girls grow up, and is the kindest, sweetest man anyone could ever know. He […]
The Quintessential American Feast
There is no shortage of ideas for Thanksgiving dinner. It is the feast near and dear to us all where families and friends assemble to enjoy each other, with maybe a parade or football game thrown into the mix. Growing up, Thanksgiving at our home was always filled with lots of people and the great […]
