Category Archives: cooking

Emmy eats brains …

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Stella

Love this girl! She is so cute and cooks and eats unusual things. In this episode, she eats pork brains and scrambled eggs as part of her 2017 “Gutmas” series, where she eats one variety of offal each day. Some … Continue reading →

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Salads – meals and sides for any time

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Stella

Repeat from last year – Salad time is upon us! Revving up for summer, when salads are the best way to eat – no heat (or very little) generated in the house, lots of fresh vegetables and fruit available, and … Continue reading →

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Valentine treats – pickle cupcakes with whiskey cream cheese frosting

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Stella

My new favorite YouTube personality – Emmi – makes an oddball treat for Valentine’s day. I guess they look much better than they taste.

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Theme video of the day … DIY Love Sausage!

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Stella

Consider making this for a romantic breakfast with your sweetie on Valentine’s Day!

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Baking on a cold Winter day

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Stella

I know I shouldn’t do it, I really do, but baking when it is so very cold outside not only warms the stomach, but also warms up the house and makes it smell so lovely! Today I made a recipe … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Dinner Favorites!

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Stella

It’s only a week until Thanksgiving! Like most of you, I’m planning dinner, getting supplies in, checking linens, cleaning house, and generally planning for guests and lots of food, food, food! This year I will be having dinner early, because … Continue reading →

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Yummm! Cake!

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Stella

A couple of weeks ago, Menagerie suggested that we should have a cake post, and now seems like a good time. If you are having a celebration at your house, or attending one and want to take a dish to … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, cooking, Holidays, Recipes, Uncategorized | 37 Comments

Yummy Summer Food to enjoy with family and friends

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Stella

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 →

Posted in baking, cooking, Family, Nostalgia, Recipes, The Culture, Uncategorized | 15 Comments

Salads – meals and sides for any time

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Stella

Revving up for summer, when salads are the best way to eat – no heat (or very little) generated in the house, lots of fresh vegetables and fruit available, and usually light and healthy when you are feeling hot and … Continue reading →

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More chicken …

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Stella

In my last post on this subject, Ubiquitous Chicken, I said I would follow up with more uses for one of the most popular dining choices – namely, chicken.

Posted in cooking, Recipes, Uncategorized | 8 Comments