Category Archives: cooking

Thanksgiving Preparations at my house …

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Stella

It is four days until Thanksgiving! What am I doing now to prepare for the big day? TODAY (or tomorrow): Make gravy. Because I am roasting my turkey in parts, unstuffed, I tried making this gravy last year, and it … Continue reading →

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Holiday breads (and other treats) – what’s your favorite?

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Stella

I’ll start out by saying that Panettone is my favorite, and I know how to make it – both the traditional method, and in a bread machine. The machine recipe is a bit dense, but delicious anyway. I like this … Continue reading →

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Desserts for the 2021 Thanksgiving holiday!

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Stella

I have always believed that Thanksgiving dessert is pie, including pumpkin, but it doesn’t have to be. My daughter and grandson bake pies for dinner at my house, but sometimes I make something too. This year I am considering doing … Continue reading →

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Planning for Thanksgiving 2021

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Stella

Thirty days away! I know it seems early to be planning, but I’ve already ordered my free range turkey from the same local farm as the last two years. As I said I would do (see Thanksgiving post from 2019), … Continue reading →

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Halloween treats, old and new

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Stella

When I was about 7 or 8 years old, trick or treating was terrific. We got wonderful homemade treats and special things like bottles of pop. I remember getting fudge and popcorn balls, candy apples and taffy apples, and the … Continue reading →

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Something sweet, crunchy and fun – I hope it will make you smile!

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Stella

My new favorite cooking channel on YouTube – Refika, from Istanbul, Turkey! PS: She has the BEST recipe for hummus.

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Cooking fajitas – How do you make yours?

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Stella

I made chicken fajitas last night (and today  for lunch, and probably the rest for dinner tonight). I used to use a bottled fajita marinade made by Jardines in Carollton, TX (https://jardinefoods.com/product/dlj-fajita-marinade/). Hasn’t been easy to find lately, so I … Continue reading →

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Summer Eating & Grilling – What’s your favorite?

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Stella

Well, it’s Memorial Day weekend, so this is a good time for this repeat post. The following is a favorite YouTuber’s take on backyard barbecue potato salad. There are lots of variations of potato salad; my mother marinated her cooked … Continue reading →

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Biscuits – the science!

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Stella
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Even MORE about biscuits!

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Stella

More work. Is it worth it? The method reminds me of puff pastry.

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