Had enough sugar yet today? My Nana used to make this cake for us when we were kids. I'm not sure if it's one of those depression era cakes that remind me of grandma's and farmhouses or if it's just a classically good everyday cake that's ...
Tis the season to learn of new traditions. When I first heard of these I couldn't help but be excited. Greek Kourabiedes are popular special occasion cookies. They are often served at weddings, christenings and of course, Christmas. You might also find them on an ...
Seems late for strawberries, but this year the weather went from hot to cool and rainy then back again. It may leave me with not being able to pack my long pants away but at least I have more time to visit ...
It's springtime, and even though I might have a bad back, I'm a die-hard gardener. Some of the most simple and rewarding treasures of a garden are the ones taken for granted. Possibly because they are so easy to grow they are often over-stepped. Take ...
I was a little hesitant on making this. I didn't think I'd know what to do with it honestly. When one of my many pumpkins started going (and I'd found that I'd already made my repitoire of pumpkin ...
So it's here. The big Thanksgiving week! It really is my favorite Holiday. I love it so much, I just can't believe we get it twice. Like so many, I started out getting stressed on what to make, but really, staying seasonal makes it so much easier. Creating a vegan Thanksgiving menu ...
I'm sitting and eating and eating and thinking about what to write for a post. These are good. Even on the second day, but especially just warm from the oven. The amazing thing is that they are perfectly autumn and the moisture hasn't given way ...
Oh, fancy me deciding to make a fashionable entrance? No, but with my regular posting gone south with a bit of back problems, I've been away from my desk (& my kitchen). While they say it's not a fractured spine per se, bending has been ...
You think I would have learned after my adventure with a basket of peaches last year. Yet, here I go again with another overflow of peaches and posts. I like peaches, I really do. Sweet ...
Omnivorous or not, a trip to Chicago without a dining destination might leave you a little stumped. While I'm sure the city is drenched in fabulous restaurant choices, left on your own without a little guidance one might only find an pierogi, an all dressed hot dog ...
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