Hospitality
Blessing of a Kitchen
Writing always starts with a desire for knowledge about a subject, and then the need to share it with others. At least that is why I enjoy writing! I chuckle now when I think that my first idea for this blog was to write about the history of kitchens in America. In my research, I…
Read MoreA Thyme of Thanksgiving
At this wonderful time of Thanksgiving, it’s good to check your pantry and make sure you have all the seasonings you need to spice up these special days together with family and friends. There are so many special herbs and spices that remind me of the Thanksgiving holiday. When I think of the cinnamon and…
Read MoreHoly Guacamole
A great guacamole recipe was always a bit of a mystery to me until a dear friend Sandy Cohen shared her secret with me. Now I’m going to make your next guacamole a holy experience! INGREDIENTS: 4 ripe Avocado 1 Lime, zest, and juice 1/2 cup white Spanish Onion, chopped fine 1-2 Jalapeños, remove seeds…
Read MoreEver Changing Ways
Have you thought about how much the ways we communicate have changed over the years? Take for example my husband’s birth in Louisiana, in 1952. His parents living in Miami, would not choose to make a long distance call. Rather they would send a Western Union telegram to announce this event. I value this very…
Read MoreHeritage of a Recipe
Two of my favorite salad dressing recipes are Sheila’s Best Balsamic Dressing, and Bob’s Salad Dressing. I wondered about Sheila and Bob. Were they the ones who actually created the recipe, or were they the conduit of seeing that the recipe survived until I could discover it? Mike’s Grandmother Edy’s Chocolate Buttercrunch candy recipe, that…
Read MoreSmile, and Say “Cheesecake Flan”
The dessert recipes that I love the most have fewer ingredients, are simple in preparation, and have a wow factor that brings a smile to the table. This Cheesecake flan is one of those exceptional desserts that I believe will become a favorite, and bring a smile to your face. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup Sugar 1/4…
Read MoreGrandma’s Chocolate Buttercrunch
One of my husband, Mike’s, finest memories is spending Christmas at his Grandparents home in Miami. Everything was idyllic there. Mike fondly remembers the wonderful aromas coming from Grandma Edy’s kitchen, the anticipation of gift giving, and all the love. This grandma has carried on one of Edy’s delicious traditions, her famous Chocolate Buttercrunch. Ingredients: 1…
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