July 28 marked the first anniversary of this blog. I’m amazed on so many levels. First, I can’t believe how fast a year can go by. Second, I can’t believe how much I really enjoy writing it. It really is a labor of love. Over a year ago, when asked by my older son why…
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A SNOWY DAY…COLD OUTSIDE, BUT WARM IN THE KITCHEN!
miscellaneous HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY READERS! I WANT TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO CHECK OUT MY BLOG, AND FOR ALL THE INTEREST YOU HAVE SHOWN IN IT SINCE I BEGAN THIS VENTURE FIVE MONTHS AGO. I ’M LOOKING FORWARD TO SHARING MUCH MORE WITH YOU IN…
Celery is so inexpensive this time of year, but how should I prepare it? do you have any suggestions for incorporating celery into my holiday cooking?
Braising celery is a delicious way to prepare it. Here’s a recipe from Emeril: Braised Celery Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 head celery, ends trimmed and cut into 4-inch lengths 1 1/2 cups chicken broth ½ cup dry white wine or vermouth 1 bay leaf…
What is the most enjoyable and loved dish you cook on thanksgiving, or Christmas that will make my guests say WOW! I absolutely love your recipes Shelia! – Re Ddit.
After much though I’ve decided the most loved dish I prepare on Thanksgiving has to be my Mom’s Challah Stuffing which you can see here. I hope you’ll try it and let me know if it becomes a favorite of yours and your guests as well. Thanks so much for reading! Sheila
Thanksgiving Floral Arrangement…place fresh cranberries in the bottom of your vase for a seasonal presentation for the holidays…here I also used assorted nuts.
What items (food or otherwise) can I save at thanksgiving and use at christmas? I was thinking freezing the turkey carcass to make a stew for christmas? Do you have any ideas? Thank you! -Red Dit
Making a stew or soup from your leftover turkey carcass is a great idea. I would suggest making a turkey stock with it now, and then freezing the stock, so you will be able to use it to make a flavorful gravy, soup, or stew for your next holiday. I will post my favorite recipe…
Sheila, Sue just told me about your blog, so I just browsed through it and wow, you are a wonderful cook. I will try some of the recipes and let you know how successful I am. The pie crusts will be last since I am terribly insecure with crusts. Keep up the good work! Sylvia Klett
Sylvia, So glad you’re reading my blog, and I’ll be looking forward to hearing which recipes you try. Also, when it comes to dough the old adage is true…practice makes perfect…just make friends with the dough and don’t fear it…Sheila
Today was an exciting day! My husband and I went to Sur La Table at Pentagon Row where Ina Garten, also known as The Barefoot Contessa was signing her newest book, How Easy Is That? I have actually never been to a book signing. Many years ago when I moved to the Washington, DC area…
DRESSED FOR FALL…with each season I enjoy decorating the front entrance to our home to reflect the time of the year. Our temperatures have been wildly erratic so far this autumn going from normal cool and crisp days to temps in the high 70’s which is predicted for today, and then back to a low…