Thanksgiving used to be all about traditions and for some of us it still is. You’d have the same kind of turkey and stuffing cooked by either Mom or Grandma, the usual gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberries, sweet potatoes or … Continue reading →
Food can evoke memories of family and provide clues about your ancestors. This post is part of my Discovering Family History through Food series. My parents came for a visit late this summer. As a special birthday request my dad … Continue reading →
In 1947, while he was head chef at Hollywood’s famous Brown Derby, Robert Kries brought his popular Italian salad dressing to the commercial market. Called Good Seasons, it consisted of two packets of dried herbs with spices and a glass cruet … Continue reading →
About a month ago I got a bee in my bonnet and decided to make tamales for the first time. I’ve talked about it for years, trying to get someone else who had already done it to help me, but … Continue reading →
