Category: Holiday
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HAPPY NEW YEAR – what we eat for good luck!
Hi there, There are many foods eaten on New Year’s Day that represent good luck to those who eat them. In certain parts of the country, Black Eyed Peas, Greens, and Cornbread: Pennies, Dollars, and Gold, grace many tables. Others eat Fish for Abudance, Noodles for Longevity or Rice for Fertility and Wealth. In our home…
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French Canadian TOURTIERE – another Christmas Eve tradition
Hi there, My friend, Dorothy, over at vinatagekitchen.org, sent me this story and recipe. It is the story of her family’s experiences and menu on Christmas Eve. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed receiving this post to share. French Canadian Tourtière, Our Family Tradition French Canadian Meat Pie, or “tourtière…
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EGGNOG – the perfect Christmas Libation
Hi there, Eggnog has always been a personal favorite. I think it might be because of having it as a child. Egggnog along with rock candy was a must during the holiday season when I was a child because of my grandmother from Scotland. My grandmother definitely believed in the medicinal value of spirits because…
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BACCALA – a must at the Feast of the Seven Fishes
Hi there, My friend Gloria who is the quintessential Italian American cook took the time out of her busy life to share with us the story of the Feast of the Seven Fishes and her classic recipe for baccala. What follows is Gloria’s story: “Here is a recipe my dear Mom passed on, to be…
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OLIVE ALL’ ASCOLANA (FRIED STUFFED OLIVES)
Hi there, Today I am sharing with you a tradition that came to me from my daughter-in-law, Hillary. It has been a Christmas Tradition for several years to make these fried olives from the Marche region of Italy. And the tradition continues. This year my granddaughter, Maya, was enlisted. She pitched right in and was…
