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Once again this is not really my family Southern Fried Chicken recipe because I don’t really follow one. This was another recipe learned at my mother and grandmothers’ sides. However, this recipe is the same as mine…they have simply listed actual quantities (shocking!). Like the German potato salad, this isn’t exactly diet fare or terribly […]
As I was typing up the recipe for Sauerbraten, I added a comment that I particularly enjoy it with some egg noodles or German spaetzle. I realized then that I must share with you my favourite Spaetzle recipe. It is quite easy but so yummy! Thanks to my university roommate Susanne (nee Reitter) for this […]
I have an old Gagen family recipe for authentic German potato salad which has been passed down through my family and originated and was brought over from Germany to the United States by my great-great-grandmother. I keep this recipe close to my heart, a carefully guarded family secret so I will not be sharing it […]
This recipe makes a dozen Butter Tarts. This is a Canadian classic! I have seen a lot of fairly elaborate recipes for making these super rich ooey gooey tarts (note: some people make them into full pies but I find this an especially messy way of serving this recipe. Individual tarts are much more practical. […]
I subscribe to a really great blog called 5 Dollar Dinners. There are lots of great, easy, and inexpensive meals there as well as meal planning ideas. Today’s post seemed especially appropriate for Bridgette’s cafe repertoire. Here is the link for the recipe and while you are there, check out the rest of her recipes! […]
This Slow Cooker Apple Bacon Pork Chops recipe is one of our all-time favorites from Sandi Richard. Sandi is a Canadian cookbook author and host of the show Fixing Dinner on The Food Network Canada (not showing in my area right now but they bring it back in reruns sometimes). Her cookbooks include not only […]
Are you a Star Wars fan? We sure are in my family – well, at least most of us are. I still remember lining up to see the very first movie when it was released in theaters. And then, going back to see it again and again with all of my friends. It was showing […]
True confession time: I am not much of a soup fan. Oh, a scrumptious French onion soup, all cheesy and gooey, is a nice starter course now and then. If we’re having grilled cheese, I love to have a small bowl of cream of tomato soup with it. It’s simply ideal for dunking! But, I […]
Inspired by one of my favorite blogs Brocante Home (who was in turn inspired by a feature in Harper’s Bazaar written by Diana Vreeland), Why Don’t You is a week’s worth of ideas for adding a little something special to your life. Simple ideas for lovely days! Pick and choose what sparks your interest and fits into your schedule. […]
Wooohoooo! The polar vortex seems to have come to an end and temperatures are rising. Okay, so it’s just barely over zero but considering it was nearly -40 at one point in the past week, I’ll take it! In other news, my little Moonpie seems to have decided that he’s going to make some big […]
