Easter is a big event in my family, starting with decorating and hunting eggs on Saturday, and ending with a big family meal on Sunday. On my side of the family, the southern contingent, Easter dinner is always roasted ham with all the sides, plus some kind of Easter themed dessert such as an Easter [...]
St. Patrick’s Day with Foodily
In just a couple weeks it will be time for our annual celebration of my family’s Irish heritage with some traditional Irish food, or at least some Irish-inspired dishes. We usually have Irish soda bread and Irish beef stew, as well as a cocktail or dessert with either Guinness stout or Irish cream, two of [...]
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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Desserts for Extremely Busy People
It’s Valentine’s Day! Have you made dessert yet? Have you thought about dessert yet? If your busy schedule has left you trying to think of something at the last minute, I have a few chocolate desserts that you can whip up today. And I’ve included preparation time estimates to help you plan. Vaina Cocktail from [...]
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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Treats with Foodily
For me, Valentine’s Day food is really just about the chocolate, and the pleasure of making a memorable dessert and sharing it with Michael is enough. So if our schedules go awry—which they often do—and we don’t get a nice romantic dinner for just the two of us, there’s no let down because there’s still [...]
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Thanksgiving Ideas: Breakfast
Is breakfast on Thanksgiving Day a bit of an afterthought or do you plan something special? Our theory is that Thanksgiving Day breakfast should be easy, something that we can make ahead because the day will be filled with cooking for the big meal. We used to forget about breakfast then have to dash out [...]
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Thanksgiving Ideas: Rolls and Desserts
Choosing the turkey and sides is pretty easy for us, it’s the bread and desserts that leave us feeling like we can’t decide. As a child bread was always my favorite side dish at Thanksgiving, and putting some fresh hot rolls into a basket brings back fond memories of our family gathered around several tables [...]
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Thanksgiving Ideas: Turkey and Sides
Still sorting out your Thanksgiving menu? This week we are sharing some of our favorites for Thanksgiving dinner and we’re kicking it off with the turkey and side dishes. Stay tuned for more of our favorites: desserts and breads on Tuesday and breakfast on Wednesday. Turkey Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy
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Ideas for a Fourth of July Cookout
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays, as mentioned in my recent article at FoodieView.com, and the fireworks, cookouts, and time with family and friends are my favorite parts of the holiday. This year we will spend the holiday with our family in the Adirondacks and will enjoy some great cooking from [...]
Feed Dad Well on Father’s Day
Need some ideas for planning a Father’s Day meal? Michael doesn’t typically ask to eat out for Father’s Day, he usually wants some of our home cooking, and these are some of his favorites. Best wishes for a happy Father’s Day! Blueberry Muffins
Ideas for a Memorial Day Cook Out
Memorial Day in the United States represents the unofficial start of summer and the official start of grilling season. These are some of our favorites for a fun and easy Memorial Day cookout. ON THE GRILL Greek Burger (or any other kind of burger)
