
Just back from vacation. It’s nice to sit back and know that my suitcase is unpacked for a long. long while. During my time away, I met with some great chefs, and they shared some interesting ideas for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Some of their Thanksgiving ideas and menu suggestions may be a bit radical for some, but they are fabulous all the same. See which Thanksgiving ideas shared by top chefs will work for you. They might make it into your family cookbook: Continue reading
Category Archives: Recipe Binders
A Bowl of Popcorn
One of my favorite foods is a bowl of popcorn. I’ll admit it publicly. Popcorn with salt and a buttery flavor is divine in my book. I’ve been known to eat a bowl of popcorn for dinner without any additional nutrients. Continue reading
Tea Party Hostess With the Mostest

Recently it was my turn to host the monthly tea gathering and I was in a tizzy over what to make for the ladies. The last time I was in charge, we had finger sandwiches, which were quite delicious, even if I do say so myself. But this time, I wanted to make something different to see if I could be the tea party hostess with the mostest. Continue reading
Recipe Templates Make Cookbook Making Easy

One of my ladies group friends recently asked me about my cookbook making software because one of the other members of our group had told her that I was the family cookbook making guru. Continue reading
Instant Chai Tea Mix

With autumn’s crisp air comes a desire for fragrant hot beverages. One of my favorite indulgences is an instant chai tea mix that is easily made up in big batches and used throughout the cold winter months. Continue reading
Sugar Skull Sculpting for a Haunting Halloween

Just about this time of year, Ruth and I have a tradition of making sugar skulls for Halloween. Yeah, I know. You’d think two old ladies would grow up and settle for giving out caramel apples and popcorn balls. Nope. We just love Halloween, and we like to give out little sugar skulls to those whose costumes are special. Continue reading
5 Ways with Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. They can be lumpy, smooth, thick, or thin, and they will still be delicious. Mashed potatoes have a certain quality that makes fans know “everything will be okay.” Continue reading
Make a Family Cookbook During Family History Month

To the delight of many family researchers and genealogists, some states have designated October as “Family History Month.” The month-long observance is meant to bring families together in a kind of family reunion to remember loved ones, tell their stories, and celebrate current family traditions. Continue reading
