This blog is about me rediscovering all of those things that our grandmothers and mothers know. How many of us know how to can food? How many of us can knit? Living in the 21st Century has so many perks, but in our day to day life, we have stopped learning how to do things for ourselves. Join me on my journey - soaking up everything my mother (and yours) has to offer!
One of my favorite appetizers is stuffed mushrooms. I am including two different recipes - one for sausage stuffed mushrooms, and one for crab stuffed (...)
I've always heard about making your own laundry soap. After a little research, I discovered it wasn't only easy to make, it was VERY inexpensive! This is right (...)
I came across an interesting recipe on Pinterest and just had to try it: Caramel Bars (http://cookiesnandcups.com). It was a great recipe, but a little too (...)
I have been obsessed with the Chicken Cantina Bowl from Taco Bell. The ingredients are easy enough so I decided to make my own version!Here are the ingredients (...)
Sugu...............simply means meat sauce in Italian. Better yet, it is even simple to make! For this recipe I wanted to try something unusual, daring, (...)
Visiting Nonna at Christmas time meant pignolatas (pin-u-la-tas). I loved seeing the honey "tree" with the sprinkled candies on the top. These holiday treats (...)
I love going to Italian restaurants and ordering a steak (bistecca), smothered with a wonderful sauce. The problem with this is that it can get expensive! If (...)
My grandparents retired to the beautiful island of Hawaii. I was so lucky to be able to visit them twice when I was younger. While I was there I was always (...)
This sauce is my go to sauce. I make this all of the time! It is super easy and goes well with fish and chicken. Here are the ingredients:4 tablespoons (...)
I love this dip and you will too! My good friend, Becky, whom I miss and love dearly, brought this to my home this summer. It is super easy to assemble and the (...)
Yummy! I've discovered a new dish that is cheap, easy to make and very yummy! Joe loves this new dish and asks for it all of the time. After years of watching (...)
Victorio food strainer for canning and tomato processing
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It's canning season again! Last year I taught myself how to can - I loved it but quickly realized how much work it is! When tomato season hit, I took the time (...)
Two simple ingredients.............my friend Dawn came over last week and showed me an easy, delicious and fun treat!Simply soak the pineapple in the Amaretto. (...)
Looking for an easy dessert? This is it - it is easy to quickly put together when company is coming over.Here are the ingredients:2 sticks butter2 cups brown (...)
Salads are not a normal meal in our home, but when I make one, I tend to make this. I didn't take a lot of pictures while making the salad, but it is easy (...)
Mmmmm...............this meal is simple and delicious! A simple twist of the American burger transforms this burger into an Italian classic! Here are the (...)
Mediterranean chicken with lemon, tomato and parmesan
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Before my surgery I wanted to create a dish with some of my favorite ingredients - inspired by Mediterranean flavors. Here are the ingredients:4 chicken (...)
A few weeks ago I had abdominal surgery (everything is fine). During my recovery, my work family supported me so much by bringing food, helping me watch (...)
My all-time favorite breakfast is Eggs Benedict. After watching an episode of Master Chef, I realized that I've never tried to make it. I was determined to (...)
The last recipe from the Utah trip belongs to my sister Tonette and her better half Jerry. They made a fabulous pasta with roasted vegetables and grilled (...)
Every Wednesday, Saint Raymond's Marionite Cathedral hosts a Lebanese lunch. My sister is the parish secretary and she has the pleasure of working with Father (...)
