Baked brie with red pepper jelly is sooo good! I didn’t put up any red pepper jelly but my daughter did. This is a delicious combination that takes your appetizers to the next level. Other times, I purchase Stonewell Kitchen red pepper jelly. Serve with speciality cracked or thin toasted French bread slices. fall and … Read More about Baked Brie with Red Pepper Jelly
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Retro Artichoke Dip & That Spinach One Too
Do you need a stand by hot appetizer in your favorites collection? Here you go! Spinach Artichoke Dip! Add to your Recipe Collection Having a few favorite appetizers in your ‘Favorite Family Recipes’ collection is a good idea. The easiest of all is pre-peeled shrimp with cocktail sauce. It is a special treat for everyone. … Read More about Retro Artichoke Dip & That Spinach One Too
Table for Two…It’s Valentine’s Day
Table for Two! You don’t need to go out for Valentine’s. Create a beautiful romatic setting at home! Candle light with touches of the traditional red for creating a soft romantic atmosphere. My table is simple and inexpensive to set! Yes, I used china and crystal. You don’t have to do that! This table can … Read More about Table for Two…It’s Valentine’s Day
Farmhouse Company Soup
It’s raining today. No snow this winter so far but soul and body hearty soups still chase the damp cold away. This soup is a favorite, right up there with French onion soup. I have meeting tonight starting at 5 PM. These usually last until 8 or longer. Making soup during the day to keepin … Read More about Farmhouse Company Soup
Packing Christmas Away
Sunday was Epiphany, the day that marks the end of Christmas season. Epiphany is the rememberance of the Wise Men who arrive at the house to worship the Child. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped … Read More about Packing Christmas Away
Fabulous Side for Labor Day Celebrations
It’s not Labor Day but it is Nancy’s birthday! family favorite Nancy is our oldest. Later we will go over for the celebration with food and games. We’re bringing a family favorite as requested, Grandpa’s Hash Brown Casserole. This is a great side dish for so many meals. We love it with steaks, ham, and … Read More about Fabulous Side for Labor Day Celebrations
Sunday “Christmas” Cake
(an updated post from 2019) Yesterday was our “Christmas” with our daughter and family. It was early. This is the year they make the drive to visit our son in law’s family for Christmas. We are so blessed that we all agree to flip years for Christmas and Thanksgiving. This is a great dessert that … Read More about Sunday “Christmas” Cake
Thanksgiving is Coming!
We are mere days away from Thanksgiving. Is it too late to decorate? No!! I finished adding fall decor to our downstairs this week. I had several goals. Traditional Elements I often use my antique dough bowl from our years in China. Indian corn, stems of traditional fall leaves with a few large deep red … Read More about Thanksgiving is Coming!
Coconut Custard Pie
There seems to be a story behind many of our favorite foods even a coconut custard pie. My husband likes pies with whipped cream or meringue on the top. I don’t make them. Years ago I found I could not measure up to many of the wonderful southern cooks who always brought stunningly beautiful and delicious … Read More about Coconut Custard Pie
Autumn Carmelized Vegetables
Fires take the chill out of the evening air. Display bins in the markets overflow with colorful squashes and vibrant greens. Who loves the autumn season? Me! Love it when the weather turns cooler, finally! Love when the Thanksgiving season comes. remembering Thanksgiving past It was 2016. We had Thanksgiving Day feast with friends. We … Read More about Autumn Carmelized Vegetables