After the Feast..

Well, we made it home last night, full of a wonderful turkey dinner prepared by Suzanne. My 12 year old granddaughter set the table (without assistance, I might add) and I will post a picture in a day or two. I can prove that, with a few moments of your time, and not costing a…

Pumpkin Pie

This will make two pies: if you only need one, freeze the second or invite a friend for coffee. 4 eggs 1-796 ml can of pure pumpkin (E.D.Smith is the best) 2 cups packed dark brown sugar 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. grated candied ginger (usually one piece is more…

Thanksgiving

It is Thanksgiving and we have so many things to be thankful for. Yes, even those who don’t think they have. Think about it. Today I am  making the pumpkin pies and off to Suzanne’s for Turkey Dinner. It’s fun being a Grandby, to spend time with family and grandchildren. Our problem is two other grandchilden live too…

I did it! I really did it!

The story about me making pastry is laughable…NOW. At 15, I tried it and I swear my dad used it to pave the driveway. No one could eat it, except my youngest sister. Now, 50 plus years later, I made it and it worked. Can you imagine? I make dessert of all kinds and never…

French Madeleines

I published this recipe last year but thought it needed to come back again to be used for the holidays.  These really are awsome. These are little cakes that are eaten like a cookie. It makes 20-24 cookies and you will need: 2 eggs 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 tbsp. grated lemon, lime or orange rind (fresh)…

Thinking ahead

It is a beautiful autumn day here and as I look out my office window I started thinking about November 11th, when I do all my christmas baking and Don makes all his tourtiere pies. We have been doing this now for 20 plus years and look forward to it every year. As I usually make about…

How Traditions Start

The rest of my story on the pumpkin pie heart: About 5 years ago, Don’s daughter Suzanne offered to take on the Thanksgiving dinner. Being Grandparents, we said yes but I would bring the pumpkin pie. I made the pies and with some leftover pastry put a big heart in the center. No one said…

Cutlery

Just a tip to make sure no one gets cut and your cutlery comes out of the dishwasher sparkling clean. Make sure to rinse them off before loading the dishwasher. Now place knife blades down and fork tines up (this ensure they get washed properly) so all traces of food are removed. Spoons – whichever is…

Grey Day-Happy Anyway!

The sky outside is grey but it is exciting now to know that we have gone on Google to expand our coverage. Also, we are celebrating Suzanne’s birthday tonight at dinner. (Gotta be happy about that). Yuk! Laundry today as well. At least the good over-shadows the ‘dirty’. (just a little levity here). Have a…

Nuts to You Martini

Company coming over? Well, here at our home, we always offer a ‘signature martini’  to start the evening. 2 parts vanilla vodka 1 part amaretto liqueur 1 part franjelico liqueur 1 part dark chocolate liqueur Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake well. Strain and pour into martini glasses and garnish with…