FAMILY REMNANTS

FAMILY REMNANTS

When a family passes down the love and appreciation for their ‘long ago’ heritage, the family remnants remain alive. 3rd Generation My niece, Lauren Upton, prepared this table. It’s her birthday party. Turning 29 on the 29th of the last days of 2019....
A GRANDMOTHER’S CHRISTMAS

A GRANDMOTHER’S CHRISTMAS

“Twas The Night Before Christmas”… The sweets are all dressed. The packages wrapped, now I wait for the rest. Family The Unwrapping Of Christmas The fire is burning the magic still untapped. The night will be long while we await Christmas to unwrap....
WARM WINTER FRUIT PIE

WARM WINTER FRUIT PIE

A winter pie calls for something dark, heavy in flavor and of course a little boozie; apples, nuts, dried fruit and rum encased in a nut and butter rich crust.  Winter Warm Fruit Pie Winter Fruits All summer long we indulge in strawberries, peaches, melons and a...
Mascarpone Christmas Cake

Mascarpone Christmas Cake

Mascarpone Christmas Cake, delicately moist, scented with vanilla, lightly dusted and baked in winter wonderland cake molds for the magic of a white Christmas. White Christmas Cake The Magic Of A White Christmas Why is it that we dream of a White Christmas when much...
GIFT GIVING IDEAS

GIFT GIVING IDEAS

Gift Giving Ideas should be fun, thoughtful and affordable; and these totally are! Who Loves Fun and Affordable Gift Giving Ideas? If you are a Food Aficionado, Food Blogger or simply someone who loves to dog-ear good recipes, THIS is a fabulously fun way to give...