Tag: storytelling
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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…
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ENGLISH TRIFLE – A Husband for a Recipe
Hi there, We now have our recipe for the rib roast which is served at a proper English Christmas Dinner and now my friend, Darlene, darlenefoster.wordpress.com, has provided us with a recipe for the proper English dessert – Trifle. I know you will enjoy reading Darlene’s story about this recipe. I think it is one…
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CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER –
“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” — Ruth Reichl Hi there, For many people, Christmas dinner wouldn’t be complete without roasted beef. My friend, Russ Ahrens, over at, mydrunkenchef.com, sent me this delightful story and recipe. As a kid in elementary school, I always looked forward to…