Category Archives: Holidays

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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Honoring our Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2021 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 →

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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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Halloween joy

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Stella

It’s all about the children – Happiness is a three year old dressed as Batman, the first Halloween he’s old enough to enjoy, with two fistfuls of M&Ms proclaiming “This is awesome!” — Brodigan (@brodigan) October 31, 2021 Here are … 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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“Lower your expectations” this Thanksgiving

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Stella

I ordered my fresh local turkey a few weeks ago, but it isn’t cheap either. I have been squirreling away some foods in my freezers and pantry, so our family won’t go hungry. Over the river and through the woods … Continue reading →

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Twitter answer to Biden administration baloney . . .

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Stella
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Autumn’s last hurrah – a poetic tribute

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Stella

A repeat, but a good one! With all the talk about the weather and cold southerners, I remembered my mother’s poem about Florida (the last one, below). PS: I don’t like the cold either, but I’m used to it. I … Continue reading →

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Seen on Twitter . . .

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Stella

Sounds like loads of fun, no? You have to “trick or treat” from a car?

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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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