Category Archives: Holidays

Music of the day – Over the river and through the woods …

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Stella

Today I will be setting up my “Music of the day” posts for the Christmas season, and so I thought I would also include the days between Thanksgiving and the first Sunday in Advent. By the way, if  you have … Continue reading →

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The final marathon push to Thanksgiving Day

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Stella

If you are like me, you try to do as much as possible before Thanksgiving Day. In my case, I spent more than an hour yesterday peeling and chopping vegetables. There were several vegetables for my roasted vegetable dish; gold … Continue reading →

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Answers to all your Thanksgiving questions

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Stella

If you have never heard of J. Kenji López-Alt, he is, according to Wikipedia: . . . an American chef and food writer. His first book, The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science, became a critical and commercial success, charting on … Continue reading →

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A Military Thanksgiving during World War 2

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Stella

If you don’t watch Max Miller’s Tasting History, well, in my opinion you should! Seems to me that this is an appropriate topic for November – just after Veteran’s Day, and just before Thanksgiving!

Posted in cooking, History, Holidays, Military, video | 4 Comments

My Scottish Grandma’s Famous Shortbread Recipe + Why I Flew to Florida for it!

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Stella

I love shortbread! This video is from last year, but I think it’s worth watching.

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Honoring our Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Stella

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as “the Great War.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Military, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Desserts for the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday!

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Stella

I have always believed that Thanksgiving dessert is pie, including pumpkin, but it doesn’t have to be. My daughter and grandson (the culinary school student) bake pies for dinner at my house, but sometimes I make something too. When my … Continue reading →

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Planning for Thanksgiving 2023

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Stella

Just two weeks away! I know it seems early to be planning, but I ordered my free range turkey a couple of weeks ago, this time from Butcher Box. As I have done for several years now, I will cut … Continue reading →

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Halloween prep

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Stella
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Halloween is coming!

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Stella
Posted in cartoon, Holidays, Humor | 3 Comments