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Category Archives: recipes
Family Favorite Apple Fritter
Before the comments about this not being an apple fritter, let me just say that in my family, it is! My mom is an amazing pie baker, and this is her recipe for an apple fritter, which she’s been making … Continue reading
The Sweetest Alfajores
Last year, my high schooler had to make traditional foods of Chile for his Spanish class. He shared that with me the night before his group’s presentation. Yay. Anyway, he did a little Google research and found some amazing (and … Continue reading
Tuxedo Fondue for NYE at Home
First off, I hope you had a fabulous, relaxing, and safe Christmas! I haven’t posted in a couple of weeks…I was OBE (overcome by events) as Christmas approached. So despite my intentions to post a cheery Christmas message, that didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in dessert, kids, recipes, winter
Tagged chocolate, dessert, fondue, New Years Eve
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Christmas Candy for Gifting
As I may have mentioned just a few times before, I do not like to make cookies. One of the best things about having older kids who like to be in the kitchen is that they have assumed most cookie … Continue reading
A Fun Christmas Snack Duo
I optimistically make healthy menu plans for the week, especially now that activities are cancelled and we’re home every night. But by the weekend, we often have a big lunch, either takeout or leftovers, and then no one really wants … Continue reading
Soul-Warming Russian Tea Redux
I’m always on the lookout for fun neighbor gifts, or a little something to add to a gift for friends. This delicious Russian Tea totally fits for either of those, and it’s a great treat for yourself, as well. I … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, crafts, gifts, Printables, recipes
Tagged drinks, printable, Russian tea, tag
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Cranberry Favorites
In Geometry class yesterday, I asked my students what their favorite Thanksgiving food was (because math teachers need to humanize themselves as much as possible!). Several said cranberry sauce, and it made me think about my own favorites. Cranberries are … Continue reading
Posted in Fall, recipes
Tagged cheesecake, cranberry, dessert, marmalade, salsa, Thanksgiving
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Mabel’s Butterscotch Pie with a Gingersnap Crust
As Thanksgiving approaches each year (or really, any holiday that involves food, and that’s all the best ones!), my thoughts turn to my childhood and the impacts of family and friends. In this year of too-many-challenges-to-list, I think we’re all … Continue reading