With day after day of warm sun finally shining down on us (perhaps still with an intermittent garden watering day of rain) the need for cool and refreshing treats is […]
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Great Ganache!~ Make it local, with ethically sourced chocolate!
My son just turned 18 and, with that, I find myself, after 28 years, a mother of adults. While parenthood never ends and I’ll undoubtedly have some sleepless nights, […]
Valentine’s Day: Sweeten The Day With Your Unique Love (Jam Cake recipe included!)
The day of love approaches and our stores are now blooming in vibrant reds and pinks. Chocolates, hearts, flowers, and cards abound! For some this brings on a sense of […]
Burns Night: A Night of All Things Scottish (shortbread recipes included!)
My Scottish heritage means the world to me. It started with a genealogy fascination, and then I had the chance to go to Scotland itself! I was seventeen and being […]
Generations of Pumpkin Chiffon Pie ~ contributed by Ali Lillie
Traditions abound in my family and every Thanksgiving of my life carries with it the memories of sitting around the table with a large and boisterous group. Babies have grown […]
Date Pinwheel Cookies ~ contributed by Julie Jones
My paternal grandmother, Laura Jean Ross Jones, was born on a farm in 84, Pennsylvania. Â Yes, 84, PA, home of 84 Lumber, a small town south of Pittsburgh, PA. Her […]
Cooking With Your Ancestors: A Recipe ~ contributed by Madeleine Sepe
It is common around the holidays to think of our families, both those who are with us and others who have passed away. As the costumed festival of Halloween passes […]