When spring has sprung, it’s time to make something lemon, like this luscious lemon poppyseed cake with a rich lemon glaze, or simply dust with powdered sugar.

Eataly Chicago
March 25, 2014 in Chefs, Cookware, Food Products, Kitchenware and Gadgets, Restaurants, Travel
Eataly is now open in Chicago! I could have spent all day there…

Irish Soda Bread Muffins
It’s Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day in the form of a muffin, with plump raisins and a hint of orange zest.

Coming Up: The Home and Housewares Show!
March 14, 2014 in Chefs, Cookbooks, Cooking Demonstrations, Cookware, Food Events, Food Products, Kitchenware and Gadgets, Tableware, Travel
How would you like to have a wall of pots and pans like these? Stay tuned for my upcoming report at the International Home and Housewares Show!

Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage
Looking for a corned beef and cabbage recipe for St. Patrick’s Day next week? Here’s my favorite!

Cabin Fever? Make Something Tropical!
March 5, 2014 in Recipes
Too much snow and cold getting you down? How about some bright and cheery tropical muffins to start a chilly day?

If it’s Fat Tuesday, it must be Paczki Time!
March 2, 2014 in Culinary History, Food Events, Food Products, Holidays
It wouldn’t be Fat Tuesday without Polish Paczki. Get your fill before Ash Wednesday!
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







