Category Archives: baking

Yummy Summer Food to enjoy with family and friends

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

Well, it’s Memorial Day weekend! Over the next few months there will be lots of get-togethers; picnics, reunions, graduations and other types of potluck events. What are your favorite summer dishes? Last year about this time, our friend Menagerie said … Continue reading →

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Cooking and baking – for Easter and everyday

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

In my last food post – Cooking with vegetables – something new, something different – I mentioned that there a couple of new pasta dishes that I wanted to try. I have made Pasta With Parsnips and Bacon twice now. … Continue reading →

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Cooking with vegetables – something new, something different

Posted on March 12, 2018 by

I’ve been in the cooking mood lately and, for a change, I’ve been trying some new dishes featuring vegetables. I tend to fall into a rut this time of year, when fresh vegetables grown locally are non-existent. I love broccoli … Continue reading →

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What are you cooking for Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day?

Posted on December 3, 2017 by

For most of us, Christmas is the first or second biggest family event of the year, especially in the cooking and baking department. Some people prefer turkey, some prefer ham, and others (like me) prefer beef.

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Gift Week, Day One – Homemade

Posted on November 27, 2017 by

Repeat from last December, but there is always more to add … So many times over the years I’ve wanted to give gifts to people I associate with regularly, but who don’t fall into the usual categories of family and … Continue reading →

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Yummy Summer Food to enjoy with family and friends

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

A couple of days ago our friend Menagerie said this: We need a summer recipe post. I’m craving summer salads with chopped vegetables. Maybe fruit dishes as well. We get so many delicious fresh fruits and vegetables and I’m looking … Continue reading →

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