Hey Amy!

I picked up a cookbook last winter that I bought without even reading or glancing at the recipes.  It is called Homemade in Half the Time.  It made me laugh because so many people want to make things homemade but they are terrified of the thought.  Are you one of those people?  I was for [...]

Is your menu complete for the Sunday meal?  Have you deviled your eggs?  I always thought it so odd to have a dish called deviled eggs be associated with the most sacred Christian holiday.  Food for thought.  Yes, I digress. Let’s talk about a delicious and flavorful sidedish for your meal–Gouda scalloped potatoes.  It’s easy [...]

We have come to the last day of the tribute to the recipes of Mom.  I am hopping on a train today to go spend the weekend with her and celebrate her special day. I leave you (before I throw a few things in my bag) with her harvest potatoes.  It’s a perfect compliment to [...]

One of my favorite sweet treats from my childhood was Grandma Jo’s potato candy.  I always loved eating it and I remember the day she taught me how to make it.  I remember where we sat, how the house smelled and the sounds around us.  I am the oldest of nine grandchildren so I was [...]

Shared recipes from Mom are the best.  She sent this last week thinking it would be great for the season.  She was not wrong.  It’s a delicious alternative to mashed at the holiday table. Ingredients: 1 lb. sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 ” cubes 1 1/2 lb.  white new potatoes, cut and [...]

Here’s one for the kids coming to the Thanksgiving day meal.  I realize many of you are groaning that I am suggesting a separate menu for the kids.  Not entirely, just a handful of fun dishes that will make them feel special.  And this is so easy, it’s a great way to engage some young [...]

Thanksgiving is 21 days away.  Exactly three weeks.  I will pause now for you to groan.  Or perhaps you are organized and already have begun to think of your menu.  I know I am in the former category of groaning.  I haven’t given one ounce of thought to the meal but realized this morning when [...]