Category Archives: Seasonal Recipes

A Different New Year’s Resolution

This week a reporter from our local newspaper called me about a New Year’s article he was writing.  What can a person do to make their lives better for 2013 besides the same old weight loss, more exercise, stop smoking blah blah blah he asked?  It took only a second for me to respond!  Not because I am quick on my feet, but because I had given this some thought recently. I always strive to lead a healthier life—it is a
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Vintage Side Dishes

I come from a long line of terrific cooks.  My Mom can make an extraordinary meal out of nothing.  My Mother-in-law was a great cook too!  We have many recipes passed down through the generations, many of which are high in calories and fat.  Considering people used the ingredients they had in the “old days,” many of the ingredients were eggs, cream and lard.  Times have changed.  I still use many of my relative’s recipes—but only once or twice a
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