Lamb or Mutton?
I understand "Mary had a little lamb...." but I had no idea which one I had. Lamb or Mutton? According to thespruceeats.com, "A sheep...
Pancake Tuesday in Ireland
Pancake Tuesday in Ireland is also known as Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday. The day is celebrated on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday,...
Sprinkles: The colors of happiness
Sprinkles are my obsession! The colorful very small pieces of confectionery used as a decoration or to add texture to desserts such as...
Pastina
Growing up Italian, pastina was a staple in our diet. A dish of pastina will warm any sick person from the inside out. Pastina...
Wow Cacao! The Magic of Chocolate
“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” -Linda Grayson Just the word chocolate brings a smile to...
Makeover for Leftovers
We've stuffed ourselves on Thanksgiving and gave thanks for all our blessings. Now, we have a refrigerator of leftovers and need a plan...
Stress Free Thanksgiving
Make a list! It's three weeks out and you can start your Thanksgiving shopping and prep work now. Why wait for the day before, cook all...
Halloween Pumpkin Scones
Make these easy and very festive pumpkin scones in less then an hour. A simple glaze or a dusting of powdered sugar would be a perfect...
Pumpkins: The Other Gourd
Pumpkins are Mother Nature's way of telling us that it is time to harvest the crops and prepare for the cooler months ahead. Did you...
Ube Halaya - Filipino Purple Yam Dessert (Gluten Free)
Always up for a challenge, I wanted to make this dessert that I had at a luncheon. One of our staff members was retiring and Fr. Tony...
