In the United States the 4th of July, also known as Independence Day, is the day we celebrate our freedom from the British after a long struggle and the loss of many lives. All over the U.S. and across the world, American citizens show their love for their country with parades, fireworks, and food. Most themes tie in the colors of red, white, and blue – the colors of our country’s flag. 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 »
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 »
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.
Everyone enjoys a great holiday meal, and Easter is no exception. Nearly every family have their own special Easter recipes that have been gathered over the years, often handed down through the generations. As family and friends gather to attend Sunrise service with breakfast following, or for a special meal after the Sunday service, all eyes are on the meal prepared from special Easter recipes. Read more »
For many years, diabetics believed they had to avoid sweets and desserts while everyone else around them enjoyed a festive food-filled holiday season. This is no longer the case for two reasons. First, research is proving that sugar is not the culprit for those who develop type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Read more »
As Thanksgiving approaches new cooks often begin to quake in their shoes when they think about preparing a large meal for the whole family. Many times the guest list can include any number of relatives and friends. What they don’t understand is that preplanning can take away much of the stress of preparing their first Thanksgiving dinner menu. With these tips a new cook can prepare a full holiday meal. Read more »
Although many families enjoy the same Christmas dinner year after year, sometimes it is fun to try something new for the holiday. There are a number of ways you can liven up the meal. You can change the main course, only the side dishes, or create a couple of fabulous desserts. If you would like to consider a change this year, here are some Christmas dinner ideas to get you started. Read more »
