A refreshing Memorial Day cheeseboard
With Memorial Day upon us this weekend, many will be celebrating with family and friends. I love the red, white and blue holidays and always think a festive cheeseboard built... continue reading
Red Beans and Rice on New Year’s Eve
Many Southerners swear by eating Hoppin' John on New Year's Day. They claim it will bring you luck in the new year. Hoppin' John is made with black-eyed... continue reading
Christmas eggnog in moose cups ala Christmas Vacation
It's not too late to make my Christmas Eggnog for Christmas Eve. For those who grew up watching Christmas Vacation with your parents, I hope you appreciate. For those... continue reading
CELEBRATING OUR VETERANS…CAL AND HAP…TWO IWO JIMA SURVIVORS
With the United States Marine Corps celebrating its birthday on November 10th and Veterans Day falling one day later, November 11th, I thought we should celebrate two special... continue reading
THE 4TH OF JULY, PICNICS AND TAILGATING…WHAT DO THEY HAVE IN COMMON?
The 4th of July is here and gone with Americans celebrating their Independence…Americans celebrating family get togethers…Americans waving the Red, White, and... continue reading
BLUEBERRIES AND MEMORIAL DAY SEEM TO GO TOGETHER
Memorial Day is a time to remember our military men and women who have given their lives to protect our country and our way of life...a free way of life. Freedom to love,... continue reading
A DESSERT SOUFFLE IS PERFECT FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Valentine’s Day conjures up many romantic notions and gifts. Flowers, chocolates, poetry, special foods and dishes… all meant to entice your senses. For me there is... continue reading
THANKSGIVING, HOMECOMINGS AND COMFORT RECIPES
As we celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends I hope all remember the loved ones no longer with us, the servicemen and women who sacrifice much to make our country safe,... continue reading