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Ninety-Five and Counting

My mom turned ninety-five recently and impressed us when she blew out all the candles in one big effort, although the smoke alarm did go off…

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Gravlax with Dill Sauce

Cooking after the Concert

After recovering from the excitement of the Paul McCartney concert, it was time to start cooking again. Finnish cooking, that is!

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We Loved Him, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!

The Paul McCartney One on One Tour was the highlight of my recent trip to New York City! This post has nothing to do with food, but who cares? It’s Paul!

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New York Street Burgers 2

New York, New York!

New York has everything possible under the sun to eat. Let’s start with some fun street food, then I’ll tell you about Molly O’Neill’s New York Cookbook.

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Cardamom Cookies 2

Cardamom Spice Cookies

I’ll find any excuse to bake with my favorite cardamom bought in Finland, including these dainty little cookies to have with ice cream this summer.

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Dining in Mississippi

Dining in Mississippi is unlike anywhere else in the country. Come and take a trip with me to the town of Learned and see what the locals eat.

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Happy Birthday to my Kara, 2016

Happy birthday to my baby, although she is not a baby anymore! And read on for some very, very special news!!

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Sphere June 74

Sphere Magazine, June 1974

This issue of vintage Sphere Magazine features a Pennsylvania Dutch folk festival with some delicious baking, cooking, and canning ideas.

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