It was so gratifying to finally be able to have almost everyone over, even in my tiny apartment after missing Christmas back here for so many years. …
How is it possible that the holidays have sneaked up on us again?…
I am sharing this recipe because I'm a giver. I just hope the competitors in my family are too busy to read this post!…
Some things are worth waiting for, like a perfect fall day, a job you love, and your turn to bask in the glory of winning the Annual Cutthroat Tunno Pumpkin Pie Competition! So, without further ado, I would like to proudly announce that the winner of this year’s competition goes to……………………………………………………………..…
Baking• Dessert• Holidays• Pies
Thankfulness and Twelve Hard-Learned Truths about Pie Crust
November 23, 2021
Here are my twelve, hard-learned truths about pie crusts. …
How can you go wrong with pumpkin and butterscotch -- in FALL?…
I’ve come to realize that western Pennsylvania does not have perfect weather very often, which is why when a perfect night like last night offered itself up, I jumped on it. The sky was a moody navy blue with puffs of cottony clouds that let a few stars peek through. As I’ve mentioned at least a million times, fall is my favorite time — with temperatures in the…
Jump on your holiday gift buying now and spend December eating bonbons by the fire. …
Family Traditions• Great Memories• Holidays• Side Dishes
Thankful For Family…and Stuffing
November 23, 2020
I am one of the lucky ones. I get to have two of my three kids for Thanksgiving, and given the state of things today, that’s pretty great. I can’t wait for life to change for the better, but so far, 2020 has been inconvenient, but not tragic. Again, I know I’m lucky. I’ve had time to think, write, and figure out my next steps. I’m so very…
Mrs. Spratt's Seven Layer cookies have been a favorite for more than 40 years! And they're so easy!…