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The Steger Homestead Kitchen

July 23, 2025 in Award-Winning Chefs, Chefs, Cookbooks, Farmer's Markets, Food Events, Fresh Herbs, Healthier Recipes, James Beard Awards, National Register of Historic Places, Summer produce, Vegetables

This inspirational book explores the power of eating locally and sustainably with incredible recipes to cook up a good life in harmony with nature.

Christmas Movies 24/7

December 23, 2024 in Christmas, Christmas Movies, Christmas Shopping, Classic Recipes, Culinary traditions, Finland, Finnish cooking, Great American Family Channel, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, Holidays, Hotels, National Register of Historic Places, Nordic cooking, Recipes, Television Shows, Travel

There are so many Christmas and Holiday movies on many different channels, how could we decide which to watch? I’ll tell you what I selected and why.

A Wedding

October 24, 2022 in Family, National Register of Historic Places, Wedding

This year began with a spectacular wedding, a reception at a Michelin starred restaurant, and so much joy.

The Pilgrim’s Inn Cookbook

November 20, 2020 in Bed and Breakfast Inns, Chefs, Cookbooks, Culinary History, Culinary traditions, Easy Recipes, Fall Cooking and Baking, Holidays, National Register of Historic Places, Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, Recipes, Restaurants, Thanksgiving, Travel

Perfect timing for a cookbook around Thanksgiving, The Pilgrim’s Inn Cookbook, and extra special because my friend Linda gave it to me.

Recipes from America’s Restored Villages

August 31, 2020 in Classic Recipes, Cookbooks, Culinary History, Culinary traditions, National Register of Historic Places, Recipes, Travel, Vintage cookbooks, Vintage recipes

Take a road trip to restored villages across the country and learn how early Americans lived and cooked.

The Hot Brown

January 8, 2020 in Classic Recipes, Cookbooks, Culinary History, Culinary traditions, Easy Meals, Easy Recipes, Hotels, Kitchenware and Gadgets, National Register of Historic Places, Recipes, Restaurants, Travel, Vintage recipes

An Italian version of Louisville’s Legendary Open-Faced Sandwich called the Hot Brown.

Hallmark Movie Recipes: Christmas at Graceland

November 17, 2018 in Christmas, Easy Recipes, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movie Recipe, Hallmarkies, Holidays, Movies, National Register of Historic Places, Recipes

Tune into the Hallmark Channel tonight for “Christmas at Graceland,” historic home of Elvis Presley. Elvis loved peanut butter. How about these cookies?

Mamie’s Cottage Bed and Breakfast

September 29, 2017 in Bed and Breakfast, Easy Recipes, National Register of Historic Places, Recipes, Southern recipes, Travel

Now that it is officially autumn, weekend travels to cozy country inns are popular. In the Deep South, here is a great place to start.

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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