Cinco de Mayo Margaritas

If you have been a long time reader of EE, you may remember that The Hubs and I have a freud feud around May 5 of every year. (Seriously, I was not trying to be funny. I actually typed “Freud” first. Wow. I have to pause for a minute to read a LOT into that . . . → Read More: Cinco de Mayo Margaritas

The Best Banana Bread Ever

I have been posting a lot of absolutes lately:

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Ever (Seriously), Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies (which I declared as the best “EVAH” at least up until I found the aforementioned recipe.) The Best Garlic Bread

Sometimes, the search for “The Best” leads you right back home.

I have been . . . → Read More: The Best Banana Bread Ever

More OCD Recipes: Chicken Tetrazzini

One of the first contests I entered, I won. But, let me clarify. It was a “Fan Favorite” contest. It was sponsored by the 92nd Street Y in NYC and I am sure that they were perplexed as to why a bunch of Okies were voting for Loaded Baked Potato Mac ‘n Cheese.

I recruited . . . → Read More: More OCD Recipes: Chicken Tetrazzini

The Gifts from the Kitchen Kick-Off: Cheese Ball Kits

The first year that I was invited to spend Christmas with The Hubs’ family (my future in-laws), I was thrilled. We had been dating a long time and I had only met the parents once.

It was to be a momentous occasion to be sure.

His family always celebrated on Christmas Eve with an appetizer/sandwich/snack . . . → Read More: The Gifts from the Kitchen Kick-Off: Cheese Ball Kits

The Humble Cassette

Just some rambling today about the pre-MP3 days. . . . → Read More: The Humble Cassette

El Dia de los Muertos

Last year I was so moved by a fellow blogger’s post about El Dia de los Muertos that I vowed to do my own tribute to beloved family members and food memories. . . . → Read More: El Dia de los Muertos

A Vintage Grape Jelly Recipe (and some family lore)

This is a true pioneer recipe passed down from my great-grandmother, to my grandmother, to me. . . . → Read More: A Vintage Grape Jelly Recipe (and some family lore)

Tea and Jam: Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee for Holiday Recipe Club

I tried to keep my cheeky Yank humor to a minimum because I truly adore the British monarchy. Here is my recipe in honor of the Queen: Lady Grey Gelato with Strawberry Jam. . . . → Read More: Tea and Jam: Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee for Holiday Recipe Club

Mock Filets

When times get tough, some of the best (and most loved) recipes are created. . . . → Read More: Mock Filets

Happy Easter with Roasted Chicken and Italian Sausage

Reminiscing about Easter parties of old, bringing home the Easter prize from school, and a recipe for Roasted Chicken with Italian Sausage . . . → Read More: Happy Easter with Roasted Chicken and Italian Sausage