It wasn’t until I lived in France that I fully appreciated how underused celeriac — also called celery root — is here in the US.… Continue reading
May 26, 1916 Juniata County, Pennsylvania I am fortunate to have on loan, precious pieces of paper, letters and photo’s that my Mother and… Continue reading
The classic foods of Easter dinner have never done much for me. Sure, a honey-glazed ham is nice. But the rest of the meal tends… Continue reading
With plans for Easter brunch in the making, a breakfast cake as pretty and tasty as “Cinnamon Pull Aparts” would definitely be a crowd pleaser,… Continue reading
1989 to now North Nikiski, Alaska Bob has seen to it that we have a large United State of America flag and the Alaskan… Continue reading
Recently, my hubby surprised me with a new commercial quality compressor-style ice cream and gelato maker. Lest you think an ice cream maker is not… Continue reading
On a farm in Northern Colorado 1937 to 1955 Our family was the only Irish family in a mostly German-Russian community. Mom drilled into… Continue reading
When I first read about “caramelizing” onions in a slow cooker a few years ago, I was skeptical. So, I tucked the notion in the… Continue reading
At The First Presbyterian Church Fort Collins, Colorado About 1945-46 After Sunday School and Church we all piled back into the pea green four… Continue reading
With no yeast or kneading required, the recipes for Irish Soda Bread and Love Me Tender Buttermilk-Cream Cheese Biscuits make it possible to enjoy fresh-from-the… Continue reading
On a farm in Northern Colorado 1940’s to 1955 Our Dad loved to go to Sunday School and Church. He also loved to drag… Continue reading
Of course, you can always give the one you love a box of assorted chocolates or a big bouquet of flowers for Valentine’s Day. Perhaps… Continue reading
On a farm in Northern Colorado Born in Kansas, Feb. 15, 1914 to1983 Dad always had a story about everything, whether it was long… Continue reading
Lots of people love their slow cookers. Just as many folks don’t. We tend to be in the latter group. Not because we don’t appreciate… Continue reading
Alma Arlene Webb 1917-2015 Beverly, Kansas and Sterling, Alaska The end of an era closed a chapter of our family history book. After 97… Continue reading
It’s been a few years since I’ve written about tagines, which is the name for those spicy, aromatic stews of North African and the cone-shaped,… Continue reading
The Seahawks and Patriots will square off in Super Bowl XLIX this coming Sunday in Phoenix. If you’re not already set on what kind of… Continue reading
North of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1947- 48Dad and Mom needed to add on to the old farm house as the family had grown by two… Continue reading
The Super Bowl isn’t just about the Patriots vs. the Seahawks. It’s also about teriyaki-spiced crabmeat and smoked mussels vs. baked beans, barbecue pulled pork… Continue reading
About on the farm in Northern Colorado 1937 To 1947 Our Mother complied a genealogy-heritage type book that has wonderful history and pictures of our… Continue reading
