written by Joy Paoletti & Judy Vig -Hersam Acorn Publications The inspiring warm weather is a great time to celebrate with family and friends, preferably outdoors! As we gather around any table, a picnic or kitchen table, we happily reminisce about our loved ones who are no longer with us, and this family gathering is [...]
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Powerfully Puckery Lemon Meringue Pie
Posted in 1 on April 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Nana’s Ricotta Pie
Posted in 1 on March 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Finally the beautiful weather makes an appearance, the clocks are set ahead and the days are getting longer. Just one glimpse of the purple crocus peeking through the ground can set off an hour of conversation between us about what flowers we will be planting, what colors we should choose, and the yearly banter about [...]
Pasta with Caramelized Leeks, Cream & Toasted Pignoli’s
Posted in 1 on February 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
With snow still swirling around us and that furry little creature, telling us we will have six more weeks of winter, all we can think about is being stuck in the house and EATING! Many family gatherings on Sundays are helping pass the time, but that means eating and feeding everyone again! We have tested [...]
A new food trend, who knew?
Posted in 1 on January 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It is a year filled with new promises, dreams and the next phase in food trends! We are seeing different foods from other cultures popping up all over. One of the top food critics predicted that this years favorite cuisine would be Austrian. Another reported that Indian food was it! When you think of Austrian [...]
An Italian Tradition
Posted in 1 on December 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
All through the holidays, different cultures have different traditions. On New Years day, our family always prepared lentils or “little coins” for the family meal. The lentil is an annual plant in the legume family. A variety of colors exist ranging from yellow, red, brown to black. We always inspect them for stones or debris [...]
Welcome Home Soldier
Posted in 1 on December 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Welcome Home Soldier The chocolate chip cookie has been a favorite for decades. Some add oatmeal, M&M’s, peanut butter and nuts. The traditional cookies were invented, accidentally, by Ruth Wakefield in 1934. Ms. Wakefield owned the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts and served these gems to her customers. It is reported that Ms. Wakefield [...]
Is Christmas Crazy? Of Course!
Posted in 1 on December 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Written by Joy M. Paoletti & Judy F. Vig It is official, the holidays are right around the corner. There are little reminders everywhere you look. The grocery stores are packing their shelves with nuts, colored sugars, holiday spices and bags of flour. The fresh chestnuts have finally arrived along with the Christmas wreaths and [...]
Holiday Cookie Contest
Posted in 1 on November 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
For most of us, this Thanksgiving holiday is a time to reconnect with our family and friends. Some of us will travel many miles to do this, while some of us will just walk across the street. Every family has their own story, who sits where at the table, who likes the stuffing plain or [...]
Creamy Pumpkin Bisque with Candied Pumpkin Seeds
Posted in 1 on November 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It is official, the holidays are right around the corner. There are little reminders everywhere you look. The brightly colored leaves that made us stop and stare are now falling, with an occasional wind whipping them up into a swirling frenzy. The grocery stores are packing their shelves with nuts, dried fruits, holiday spices [...]
Can I Just Have a Chocolate Cupcake?
Posted in 1 on October 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We all are enjoying fall and its weather inspired recipes. Apple pies with cinnamon and sugar, or apple crisps and brown bettys with their comforting crunch and tart interiors. Judy is enjoying every bit of this festive season and baking as many apple recipes as she can. I’m actually sick and tired of hearing about [...]
