For the past 15 years, our usual Christmas morning tradition has been for Lisa and Justin to join Chris, David and me for homemade waffles and mimosas. After a tasty breakfast we open gifts. A few years ago our son-in-law, in a moment of sheer inspiration, drizzled a bit of Crown Royal Maple Whiskey over…
Christmas Cocktails ~ A Giant Roundup of Recipes
Are you having trouble getting in the Christmas spirit? Try whipping up one of these Christmas cocktails for a dose of much-needed cheer in this weird year. I’ve gathered a huge collection for you so you’re sure to find one or two to please. And if you prefer your liquid cheer to be of the…
Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken: Flavorful Family Recipe
If you’ve read this blog any length of time you have likely picked up on my love of a good sauce. And if it’s a bit spicy? All the better. Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken is the perfect balance of flavors and you can easily adjust the heat to suit your family’s spice preference. This post…
Pumpkin Bread ~ An Autumn Teatime Recipe
One of my favorite things to bake in the fall is pumpkin bread. It’s perfect for Autumn teatime. It also makes a pretty good breakfast or bedtime snack. This recipe makes three loaves and freezes well. Or share a loaf with a friend! This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon…
Split Pea Soup ~ An Instant Pot Recipe
Many are beginning to realize the importance of pantry staples and being able to make a delicious meal from those items. Beans, lentils, rice and pasta are great to keep on hand because they last for a very long time and are quite versatile. One item I don’t see as often on these pantry lists…
Crunchy Broccoli Slaw Salad ~ From Mom’s Recipe Box
My mom gave me her recipe boxes and I spent a couple of hours looking through them. I relived certain food memories and chuckled over a few of them. This Crunchy Broccoli Slaw recipe is the one I found most amusing. Keep reading to find out why. This post may contain affiliate links and as…
When You Just Need Something Sweet ~ 17 Dessert Recipes
My grandmother used to tell how my dad, as a little fellow, would often ask for ‘umpin ‘weet (something sweet). David’s family usually had dessert every night after dinner but that wasn’t the norm in my family. On the other hand, we always had “something sweet” available whenever we might be in the mood. I’ve…
Beef and Beans ~ A Depression Era Recipe
There are a number of cookbooks from the Depression era which offer a treasure trove of frugal recipes we should tap into. Granted, some don’t fit with our modern situation – for instance, certain seafood items were cheap then but now quite expensive. And some were just plain weird – peanut butter stuffed onions? No,…
Haluski ~ A Depression Era Recipe
We all need a few simple, low-cost meals in our repertoire and Haluski is a perfect addition. Cabbage, onions and noodles. It doesn’t get any simpler than that. And despite the humble ingredients, haluski is remarkably delicious. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here….
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