One of my New Year Resolutions in 2024 was to try new foods. Confession time: I had never eaten cabbage. Never purchased it, never considered it in the diet of my family while they were growing up, never looked for recipes using it. Couldn't stand the smell and look of it after Mom made corned... Continue Reading →
Vintage Recipe: Polka-Dot Macaroni & Cheese
Sometimes the quirky name of a dish catches my eye as I’m examining a vintage cookbook. This ‘Polka-Dot Macaroni & Cheese’ recipe from Good Housekeeping’ (1967) seemed intriguing. What could make a macaroni and cheese casserole look like it had polka-dots? Now I love polka-dots on clothing, textiles and in décor. Still, I couldn't imagine... Continue Reading →
Recipe: Breakfast Puffs + Bonus Recipe!
This week’s post is a two-for-one vintage recipe, including a simple, delicious baked good that will become a staple in your baking! The reason for the bonus is because I was blessed to be part of a big cooking adventure this past weekend which included my setting a new record in the number of people... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats Recipe: 1964 Scalloped Potatoes
As you may have guessed from previous posts, my family loves potatoes. When my three kids were young, I purchased a 50-pound bag of potatoes (it was actually a box) as I made them so often. None went to waste. Our favorite recipe was baked (remember I can't make mashed). Nowadays, I buy 5-pound bags... Continue Reading →