While once holding this book from Apicius dated 1541, little did I know that a few years later I would be enjoying the recipes from this ancient culture.
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Birthday Weekend
My birthday was this past Friday and we had the most amazing dining experience. But you will have to wait until tomorrow to read about it…
International Home and Housewares Show 2017
As always, The annual International Home and Housewares Show held in Chicago was a huge hit and definitely a fun weekend!
Time for the Green Chicago River
If the Chicago River is green, then it’s time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day when everyone is Irish!
Sugar Rush
Sugar Rush from Johnny Iuzzini has a recipe for Killer Chocolate Chip Cookies that you will want to make for National Baking Month!
Christmas Stollen
If Christmas is near, then it’s time to make stollen. I found the most amazing recipe in a Bavarian cookbook. I wish you could taste it!
Southern Fried 4th of July
What’s more All-American than a 4th of July celebration in an 1840 Mississippi home with fried catfish and hush puppies? Ya’ll, it was a blast!
Pennsylvania Dutch Chocolate Funny Cake Pie
How could I resist not trying a Pennsylvania Dutch recipe called “Chocolate Funny Cake Pie?”
