Category Archives: Recipes

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

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Stella

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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Thanksgiving Dinner Favorites!

Posted on November 21, 2017 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! I usually mix things up for the holidays – … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Nostalgia, Recipes, Uncategorized | 39 Comments

Yummy Summer Food to enjoy with family and friends

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Stella

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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Pączki Day (Detroit Style) aka Fat Tuesday

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Stella

It’s Pączki Day, and in Detroit that means you should be sure to wear your stretchy pants or, as my old friend Denise used to say, your expando clothes! Pączki, or Polish doughnuts, are eaten on Fat Thursday in Poland … Continue reading →

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Summer Family Specialties

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Stella

Since it’s a time for family reunions, picnics and barbecues (and Labor Day is just around the corner), it seems like a good time to trade our favorite summer recipes.

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Easter Recipe Post

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Stella

Okay, all of you readers with “stellar” talents, now is the time to share your favorite recipes – especially those you would make for Easter celebrations, but any others that you would like to share. Menagerie says: I’m on an … Continue reading →

Posted in Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Recipes, Uncategorized | 44 Comments