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Hoisin Cashew Chicken

July 27, 2023 in Classic Recipes, Family, Mom, Recipes

The recipe for Hoisin Cashew Chicken was one of my mom’s favorites and mine too!

And Now There Are Three

July 14, 2023 in Family

It’s beyond heartbreaking saying good-bye to a loved one.

Remembering my Dad on Memorial Day

May 29, 2023 in Desserts, Family, Holidays, Memorial Day, Recipes

Honoring my dad who served in World War II on this Memorial Day.

Esther’s Pasty Pie

March 6, 2023 in Culinary traditions, Family, Family Recipes, Finnish cooking, Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, Recipes, Vintage recipes

Pasties are individual meat pies popular in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Read how our Finnish cousin made hers into a whole pie.

Sweet Serendipity

February 24, 2023 in American Cuisine, Classic Recipes, Family, Grandchildren, Happy Birthday, Kid-Friendly Recipes, Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, Recipes, Restaurants

Recipes from the iconic restaurant in New York City, Serendipity. I made a special dessert in honor of my granddaughter’s 2nd birthday.

Some Favorite Holiday Foods

December 21, 2022 in Christmas, Classic Recipes, Culinary traditions, Family, Family Recipes, Grandchildren, Holidays, Recipes

Here are some of my favorite foods to make for Christmas!

Mom’s English Toffee Cookies

December 16, 2022 in Christmas, Culinary History, Culinary traditions, Easy Recipes, Family, Family Recipes, Holidays, Mom, Vintage recipes

I grew up with these cookies and still make them every Christmas. They always remind me of my mom.

Scandinavian Almond Bars

December 14, 2022 in Christmas, Family, Holidays, Mom

I found this cookie recipe that my mom had marked as “wonderful” in her recipe box so of course I had to try them!

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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

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