(Some dishes are so tied to tradition that it wouldn’t be the holiday without them.) 3 Tbs Olive Oil – to coat bottom of large pot 1 Large Onion – roughly chopped 1 Medium Carrot – finely chopped 1 Celery Stalk – finely chopped 1 Bay Leaf 1 Large Lobster or 2 Chicken Lobsters – Continue reading

At Christmas….our hearts growtender with childhoodmemories and loveof kindred, and weare better throughoutthe year for havingthe spirit to becomea child again,at Christmastime! Laura Ingalls Wilder This is a hectic time of the year so I thought you would like this charming little tune to  sing while sitting at home with friends or family. It is Continue reading

2 Lbs Salted Cod 2 Cups Jarred Sweet Peppers – roughly chopped 1 Cup Kalamata Olives – pitted and roughly chopped 1 Cup Parsley – roughly chopped 2 Celery Ribs – thinly sliced ¾ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6 Tbs Capers – rinsed and roughly chopped   Freshly Ground Black Pepper ½ tsp Red Continue reading

May you have Warm hugs to greet you Fun times to meet you Joy in whatever you do God’s love to guide you Good friends beside you And Happiness all the year through! Drinking from the Grolla Cup has been a tradition in our family when we can all be  together for a holiday or Continue reading

PIZZELLE Tasty small round traditional Italian waffle cookies easily made on a pizzelle iron. 6 EGGS – room temperature 1 CUP SUGAR 1 CUP OIL – vegetable or canola 3 CUPS FLOUR 2 TSPS VANILLA FLAVORING – or your favorite such as almond, lemon, anise. 3 TSPS BAKING POWDER – level PINCH OF SALT   Continue reading

(This is one of my go to recipes when I need an appetizer quick and easy) PREHEAT OVEN TO 350º Smear 6 tablespoons of softened butter all over a 10-inch pie plate. Crush one full sleeve plus about 8 crackers more by pounding in a plastic bag  with your rolling pin or just put in Continue reading

I was born during the 1940’s.  I remember “lights out”, air raids and area wardens. There was a war going on, times were rough, and many foods were rationed and many unavailable.  We had to buy certain items with food stamps and many times though promised were not available.  Meat was very scarce and what Continue reading

Eons ago when our children were young, I would make Christmas plates that we would use at Christmas time and always for Christmas morning breakfast. As the years went on the number of plates grew which worked out well because when they had families of their own, I gave them a number of the plates Continue reading