by Brian | Dec 20, 2018 | Holidays, Recipes
Next week is Christmas and yet another holiday meal to fashion for many of us. You had turkey for Thanksgiving? Turkey again? Mashed potatoes again? How about a changeup, something delicious and surprising. This is sweet potatoes but without the marshmallow....
by Brian | Apr 1, 2018 | Holidays, Recipes
I posted this four years ago. And ever since, we make these for Easter. If you are searching for something to put on your holiday table, this will work just perfectly. It is Easter Sunday, a day devoted to the colors yellow and purple and orange. Oh, those are just...
by Brian | Dec 14, 2017 | Christmas, Cookie Jar, Holidays, Recipes, Uncategorized
I first posted this recipe three years ago. It is a brilliant cookie concept, warm and rich and very, very coffee. It’s just the kind of pretty cookie you want to enjoy during the holidays. A simple shortbread is converted into a sandwich using a coffee...
by Brian | Dec 8, 2016 | Holidays, Recipes
I first posted this recipe three years ago. We've had our Thanksgiving turkey and that "standard" stuffing. With Christmas and New Years approaching, many of us will double down: the final turkey of the year is destined for our table. But, and this...
by Brian | Mar 25, 2016 | Holidays, Recipes
Earlier this week, I reviewed Pieminister, a book by two English men who have started a most successful pie business. In Great Britain pie is not just dessert. No, pie is everywhere and can be enjoyed every meal of the day. Savory pie, wonderful savory pie ideas,...
by Brian | Jan 25, 2016 | Dessert Digest, Holidays, Recipes
I know, Hanakah and Christmas and New Year's are past us. But, the holiday season now does not officially end until Super Sunday. So, you still have time for holiday baking. We should all thank the NFL. And this extended holiday season truly is, for many of us,...