When it comes to Thanksgiving, side dishes are my favorite. I like to make at least three or four, because I find them much more interesting than the turkey. Sometimes after a good meal, the side dishes (okay, and sometimes desserts!) are the ones people remember most. Maybe it’s because side dishes are more colorful than a turkey, ham, or roast of some kind, and can […]
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Why Isn’t it Snowing Here Yet?
October 26, 2010 in Uncategorized
No fair. My husband was in Canada this past weekend and it was snowing. Our cousin, Jouni, said it snowed in his hometown in Finland, and my girls are visiting Alaska this week where it is snowing. But none here yet. I am probably in the minority, but I love living in snow. The crisp, cold […]
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