One of my favorite childhood memories is attending the potluck dinners after church. Right before the service was over, the aroma from Fellowship Hall would start to fill the sanctuary. After the Benediction, everyone headed straight to the food. At these potluck dinners, you wouldn’t find something on the table from a grocery store deli, or heaven […]
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The Comfort of Soup is Like a Hug in a Bowl!
September 23, 2011 in Uncategorized
I am so excited. Today is the official first day of autumn! And you know what that means – hearty stick-to-the-ribs cooking can begin. Soups, stews, breads, warm apple desserts, and pumpkin everything. After the long hot summer, I am ready to bring on the big pots and simmer something on the stove all day long. […]
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