In the United States, over the years the Labor Day weekend has come to officially mark the end of summer. Celebrated on the first Monday of September, Labor Day was created in 1882 to honor the social and economic achievements of American workers. Read more »
Fruit Appetizer Recipes For Any Season
Fruit appetizers are especially welcome as many of us keep an eye on our weight no matter what the season. Also, fresh or wh0le frozen fruits are ideal because they are less sweet than canned fruit. Read more »
My Grandma Hallie loved to bake cookies and desserts throughout the holidays. Her baking skills in the kitchen were obvious by the recipes handed down through the years. Although she died in 1966, her baking legacy lives on in our family as we enjoy her favorite cookie recipes every holiday season. Read more »
Cinnamon apples are delicious anytime, but for the holiday they make an especially festive dessert or side dish. This quick and easy recipe will have you out of the kitchen in no time and your family and friends asking for seconds. Read more »
Appetizers are a welcome addition to any party no matter what time of year. Especially welcome in the fall and winter months are hot appetizers, dips, and spreads that send a message that more great culinary delights are on the way to the table. Read more »
Millions of people around the world love their favorite coffee drink. Combine the love of coffee with a holiday tradition such as eggnog, and you will see big smiles on your family and friends throughout the busy season. Use any of the following four recipes, and you will have them coming back for refills. Start with the basic eggnog recipe and your favorite blend of coffee for a homemade treat. Read more »
We are honoring Cinco de Mayo on this site with a number of entries and recipes, including beverages, appetizers, main dishes, and, now, desserts. As the 5th of May draws near, Hispanics around the world honor their heritage through music, food, and festivals. Join in the fun by creating a Hispanic or Southwestern style meal with one of the recipes on this site. Read more »
Thanksgiving ushers in the holiday season with a festive feast, typically with family and friends gathered around the table. In the United States, the turkey could be considered the national bird as an untold number of families will have turkey and stuffing as the center of their main meal. We are providing a suggested menu for you to try out on this special day. Read more »
Waldorf salad is a delicious blend of apples, celery and walnuts. Usually served as a side dish, it was created at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City. The hotel later became the Waldorf-Astoria when it opened in 1931, and the salad remained on the menu. Read more »
You don’t need milk, eggs or butter to make delicious holiday cookies. You also need not use white sugar, which is generally avoided by vegans. Here are a couple of vegan recipes for holiday cookies – Gingerbread cookies and Sugar cookies that I hope you will enjoy.
Many families pass recipes down through the generations. Some of my favorite meals and snacks come from grandmothers and great-grandmothers, and possibly beyond. The Christmas holidays are an especially wonder time to share the cookie recipes our ancestors enjoyed. Here are a couple of Christmas cookie recipes from our holidays past. Read more »
Tea sandwiches are easy, versatile, and delicious. Whether they’re for a baby shower, bridal shower, family get together, or a luncheon with friends, these little snack sized sandwiches are an excellent appetizer or snack. You can make some for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day with these easy to follow recipes and suggestions. Read more »
Festive Holiday Hot Chocolate Recipe
Because it is the holiday season, I thought I would share a delicious homemade hot chocolate recipe with you. While you can certainly use canned whipped cream, fresh whip cream is recommended for best taste.
Not everyone likes the taste of turkey or wants the hassle that baking a turkey and dressing can involve on Thanksgiving day. Many enjoy a tasty, baked ham as an alternative on this special holiday that is typically known for turkey and stuffing. This easy recipe will show you how to bake a ham and have you and your family dining on a terrific meal without all of the hassle. Read more »
Potato salads have always been a favorite around our house. Here is Mom’s favorite potato salad recipe.
Feel free to add any other ingredients you might like. I hope you enjoy this delicious summer comfort food. Read more »
