Thanksgiving Leftovers…Yummy Turkey Vegetable Soup…
My Mother grew up in the depression and had a knack for making the most out of everything. Every year, she would make a large pot of Turkey Vegetable Soup after the big day. The aroma of the soup...
View ArticleGreen Chile…warming the cockles of your heart
Green Chile and Whole Wheat Tortilla The only kind of chili my mother made was very mild traditional Midwestern tomato chili. As a child, I was not fond of the chili because of the perceived HUGE...
View ArticleFresh Applesauce…the tradition continues
Fall is in the air and the apples are fantastic. What a perfect time to make fresh applesauce just like Mom used to make. I’m honored that this tradition continues as older daughter, Megan, has made...
View ArticleWhite Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Guests were coming for lunch on Saturday…what to make for dessert… The Ghiradelli White Chocolate chips were calling my name. Normally one thinks of White Chocolate with Macadamia nuts but why not...
View ArticleBanana Bread with Banana Jam…double the flavor!
Banana Bread is an old time favorite that my Mother and the women before her made for their families. I like it plain, with a little butter, but always shared with family and friends. This time I...
View ArticleNorwegian Kringla – amazing!
When I was a little girl, my Mother and I would visit our elderly Norwegian friends, the Butlers, and feast on amazing home-baked goods. Anna would make Norwegian Kringla (pictured above), Lefse...
View ArticleBerry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
These Berry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are great for breakfast on-the-go or for a snack. The bars are free of refined sugar and gluten. The original blueberry recipe from Iowa Girl Eats is delicious (of...
View ArticleLemon Yogurt Cake
Lemon Yogurt Cake is a moist, delicious cake that can be served on its own or served with fresh berries. I must admit I messed up the recipe and it still turned out great. The recipe read in such a...
View ArticleFreezing Basil in Olive Oil
What is better than having fresh basil! Unfortunately, when the growing season ends and frost is in the forecast, I pick all of the remaining basil leaves and blend with olive oil. It is frozen, flat,...
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